Ashford 3: – Week 2 – Discussion 1

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Reference the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.
 

Building   an Argument

Prepare

As you prepare to write your first   discussion for this week, take a few moments to do the following: Watch Models of        Non-Fiction Writing: Presenting an Argument in the AU Library’s Films on        Demand database Watch Evidence in        Argument: Critical Thinking        in the AU Library’s Films on Demand database Review last week’s        supplemental, “An Introduction to        Argument” Review the grading rubric for this discussion 

Reflect

Before drafting your initial post,   take time to reflect on the structure of a successful argument. Think about   the structure of an argument and how it may relate to your paper. Decide what   approach will be best suited to your specific argument.

Write (due Thursday, Day 3)

In 200 to 300 words, present a   plan for the argument you will be presenting in your paper. In a few   sentences each, identify and explain the following items for your specific   argument: Ethos, pathos, and logos Thesis statement (the paper’s        position), based upon feedback from last week At least two claims, building        upon last week’s research and assignment At least one counterargument        and ideas for rebuttal Questions or concerns        regarding the development of your argument

Respond to Peers (due Monday, Day 7)

In 125 to 200 words each, respond   to at least two classmates. In each response, address all questions and concerns   with clear and concise information and advice. Then, analyze your classmate’s   proposed argument structure and describe why the argument seems valid. If the   argument is not valid, identify errors or omissions and provide suggestions   for improvement.