Now that we have completed Rogerian arguments, the next skill for us to learn is how to develop an argument based on a Background or Exigence. This exercise is different in that I am not providing you a clear prompt or position to argue, but rather a situation from which you must develop your OWN argument.
The following are stories from today's news on online news sites. Choose one of the following on which to base a Toulminian Argument. See Invented Arguments and Hegelian Logic in the Inventing Argument text.
Toward a More Productive Conversation About Homework
Are Tenured Professors Really Worse Teachers?
Marraige Policy Encourages One Spouse to Stay Home and the Other to Work
After researching these issues to establish your Background and Exigence, use Invention and Hegelian Logic to construct a Toulminian argument. Be sure to cite sources for support.
This outline is due before our first class next week for my review and comments. The essay will follow MLA standards (see the links to the MLA guide on this blog): MLA formatting, including a Works Cited page, and in-text citations. This essay is expected to be at least 1,000 words. I am looking for your Stasis Theory and Hegelian Logic work on Tuesday and your Outlines on Thursday.
Friday, September 27, 2013
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
ENG 105 - Annotated Bibliography
After completing your Exploratory Essays, your next assignment is to produce an Annotated Bibliography for your final project. An Annotated Bibliography is much like a Works Cited page with your comments and evaluation of each citation. Have a look at this website and its explanations and examples.
See the link list for the OWL's annotated bibliography guide.
More links: University of Toronto Writing Lab
Southern Illinois University Writing Lab
See the link list for the OWL's annotated bibliography guide.
More links: University of Toronto Writing Lab
Southern Illinois University Writing Lab
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
ENG 105 - Definition Essay
Write a 500 word essay attempting to define one of the following terms. You MUST adhere to MLA Conventions (PLEASE SEE THE OWL MLA GUIDE).
Write an extended definition of one of the following: Honor; Humility; Maturity; Integrity; True Friendship; Self-Respect; Ambition; or Progress. Remember that an effective definition encompasses techniques used in other styles of Composition.
See the Course Schedule for deadlines.
Write an extended definition of one of the following: Honor; Humility; Maturity; Integrity; True Friendship; Self-Respect; Ambition; or Progress. Remember that an effective definition encompasses techniques used in other styles of Composition.
See the Course Schedule for deadlines.
ENG 105 - Definition (Essential and Extended)
Remember - Essential definitions demand a few things of us: an item
(the term to be defined); a broad category (that the term can be
classified under); and distinguishing features or characteristics (what
separates this term from other members of the broad category).
Be sure to avoid the following common errors in essential definitions:
Circular definition - We cannot use the word we are defining in the definition.
Overly broad definition - Avoid leaving out characteristics that separate the item from others.
Overly narrow definition - Avoid adding so many characteristics that items that apply no longer fit using your final definition.
Omission of broad category - Avoid saying: The term 'is when/is where'. Without the broad category, the reader has no reference for your definition.
When writing extended definitions, remember to illustrate. Give examples that show how the item or term you are defining is different from other members of the broad category. Think (if applicable) about the etymology or origin of your term/item - discuss. A useful tactic sometimes is to use antonymy or negation. Spend some time showing your reader what your term/item is NOT rather than what it IS.
Check out this resource for some more info:
http://ksdl.ksbe.edu/writingresource/definition.html
Be sure to avoid the following common errors in essential definitions:
Circular definition - We cannot use the word we are defining in the definition.
Overly broad definition - Avoid leaving out characteristics that separate the item from others.
Overly narrow definition - Avoid adding so many characteristics that items that apply no longer fit using your final definition.
Omission of broad category - Avoid saying: The term 'is when/is where'. Without the broad category, the reader has no reference for your definition.
When writing extended definitions, remember to illustrate. Give examples that show how the item or term you are defining is different from other members of the broad category. Think (if applicable) about the etymology or origin of your term/item - discuss. A useful tactic sometimes is to use antonymy or negation. Spend some time showing your reader what your term/item is NOT rather than what it IS.
Check out this resource for some more info:
http://ksdl.ksbe.edu/writingresource/definition.html
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Rogerian Arguments 27/9/12
Draft a Rogerian outline on one of the following prompts for Tuesday 2nd October 2012. All provided sources must be included in a Works Cited page. Do not cite blog comments. Only cite the article.
The Banning of large sugary drinks in New York.
Exigence: Large-Size Sugary Drink Ban Passes In NYC, Opponents Vow A Fight
Supportive: Why Bloomberg Is Right
Critical: Why Bloomberg's War on Soda Will Fail
Lupe Fiasco's "Bitch Bad" and its effectiveness in countering misogyny in hiphop.
Exigence: Lupe Fiasco - Bitch Bad Lyrics and explanation here
Additional exigence: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/08/24/lupe-fiasco-bitch-bad_n_1827932.html
Supportive: Rapper Lupe Fiasco Weighs In on the B-Word: ‘Bitch Bad, Woman Good, Lady Better’
Critical: Rap's Long History of 'Conscious' Condescension to Women
Fining and sentencing for marijuana possession in the BVI
Exigence: Article 1 Article 2 Sistah Joyce fined $40K For Marijuana
From the Drug Trafficking Offences Act, 1992: 9 (2): "Where the whole or any part of an amount ordered to be paid remains unpaid after such period as the Court may determine the defendant shall be sentenced to imprisonment in accordance with the following table -
Where the amount does not exceed $10,000 - 6 months
Where the amount exceeds $10,000 but does not exceed $20,000 - 12 months
Where the amount exceeds $20,000 but does not exceed $200,000 - 18 months
Where the amount exceeds $200,000 but does not exceed $400,000 - 2 years
Where the amount exceeds $400,000 but does not exceed $1,000,000 - 3 years
Where the amount exceeds $1,000,000 but does not exceed $4,000,000 - 5 years
Where the amount exceeds $4,000,000 - 10 years
(3) Where- (a) a warrant of committal is issued for a default in payment of an amount ordered to be paid under section 5 in respect of an offence or offences; and (b) at the time the warrant is issued, the defendant is liable to serve a custodial sentence in respect of the offences, the term of imprisonment to be served in default of payment of the amount shall not begin to run until after the expiry of the term mentioned in paragraph (b)."
Supportive: Why We Should Not Legalize Marijuana
Critical: Sowande Uhuru calls for decriminalization of marijuana
The Banning of large sugary drinks in New York.
Exigence: Large-Size Sugary Drink Ban Passes In NYC, Opponents Vow A Fight
Supportive: Why Bloomberg Is Right
Critical: Why Bloomberg's War on Soda Will Fail
Lupe Fiasco's "Bitch Bad" and its effectiveness in countering misogyny in hiphop.
Exigence: Lupe Fiasco - Bitch Bad Lyrics and explanation here
Additional exigence: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/08/24/lupe-fiasco-bitch-bad_n_1827932.html
Supportive: Rapper Lupe Fiasco Weighs In on the B-Word: ‘Bitch Bad, Woman Good, Lady Better’
Critical: Rap's Long History of 'Conscious' Condescension to Women
Fining and sentencing for marijuana possession in the BVI
Exigence: Article 1 Article 2 Sistah Joyce fined $40K For Marijuana
From the Drug Trafficking Offences Act, 1992: 9 (2): "Where the whole or any part of an amount ordered to be paid remains unpaid after such period as the Court may determine the defendant shall be sentenced to imprisonment in accordance with the following table -
Where the amount does not exceed $10,000 - 6 months
Where the amount exceeds $10,000 but does not exceed $20,000 - 12 months
Where the amount exceeds $20,000 but does not exceed $200,000 - 18 months
Where the amount exceeds $200,000 but does not exceed $400,000 - 2 years
Where the amount exceeds $400,000 but does not exceed $1,000,000 - 3 years
Where the amount exceeds $1,000,000 but does not exceed $4,000,000 - 5 years
Where the amount exceeds $4,000,000 - 10 years
(3) Where- (a) a warrant of committal is issued for a default in payment of an amount ordered to be paid under section 5 in respect of an offence or offences; and (b) at the time the warrant is issued, the defendant is liable to serve a custodial sentence in respect of the offences, the term of imprisonment to be served in default of payment of the amount shall not begin to run until after the expiry of the term mentioned in paragraph (b)."
Supportive: Why We Should Not Legalize Marijuana
Critical: Sowande Uhuru calls for decriminalization of marijuana
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
ENG 105 - Annotated Bibliography
Students. Remember you need to start on your research and the Annotated Bibliography. You can start sending those in next week and I hope to have all final Annotated Bibliographies received by April 16th so we can chat about them in your meetings.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Tips for Selection of Topics and Final Topics to Avoid
Start thinking of topics that….
• Relate to or affect the BVI or the Caribbean
• Politics
• Social Issues
• Transportation
• Think of your HOBBIES or personal interests that you have (fashion, cars, music, religion sports etc.)
• Think of your degree that you are seeking here at HLSCC (Business, English, math, law, teaching ect.) There are MANY issues that surround your career interests!
Topics to AVOID: (There are NO Exceptions)
• Marijuana
• Ergonomics
• Gay lifestyle
• Death Penalty
• Abortion
• Deforestation
• Mangroves
• Divorce
• Videogames
• Sex education
• The Beef Island, Scrub Island, or Oil Nut Bay projects
• Child Abuse
• Assisted suicide
• The BiWater/Ocean Conversion controversy
***Remember you are writing an ARGUMENTATIVE TOPIC; therefore, pick a topic that has more than one side to the issue.
• Relate to or affect the BVI or the Caribbean
• Politics
• Social Issues
• Transportation
• Think of your HOBBIES or personal interests that you have (fashion, cars, music, religion sports etc.)
• Think of your degree that you are seeking here at HLSCC (Business, English, math, law, teaching ect.) There are MANY issues that surround your career interests!
Topics to AVOID: (There are NO Exceptions)
• Marijuana
• Ergonomics
• Gay lifestyle
• Death Penalty
• Abortion
• Deforestation
• Mangroves
• Divorce
• Videogames
• Sex education
• The Beef Island, Scrub Island, or Oil Nut Bay projects
• Child Abuse
• Assisted suicide
• The BiWater/Ocean Conversion controversy
***Remember you are writing an ARGUMENTATIVE TOPIC; therefore, pick a topic that has more than one side to the issue.
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