Patterns of Argument Essay
Now that you have had a chance to practice using the patterns of argument, you will be required to write an essay using multiple patterns of argument. Click on the link below to see the assignment:
Patterns of Argument essay
Patterns of Argument essay
Classification & Division
Read the following examples for this organization method:
"I Want a Wife" by Judy Brady
"Many faiths, One Truth" by Tenzin Gyatso
"What I have Lived for" by Bertrand Russell
Don't forget to check your Patterns of Argument table for the purpose, writing tips and topics for classification & division.
"I Want a Wife" by Judy Brady
"Many faiths, One Truth" by Tenzin Gyatso
"What I have Lived for" by Bertrand Russell
Don't forget to check your Patterns of Argument table for the purpose, writing tips and topics for classification & division.
Compare & Contrast
Read the following examples for this organization method:
"From Bikinis to Burkas" by Al-Solaylee
"Obsession, Reignited" by McGrath
"D'oh! An analysis of the medical care provided to the family of Homer J. Simpson" by Patterson & Weijer
"Smartphones face off" from The New York Times
Compare & Contrast Venn diagram
Don't forget to check your Patterns of Argument table for the purpose, writing tips and topics for compare & contrast.
The handout is lacking in writing topics. You can write on any of the following:
- men vs, women as consumers
- two different fast food restaurants
- dogs vs. cats as pets
- Twilight vs. Harry Potter
- Star Wars vs. Star Trek
"From Bikinis to Burkas" by Al-Solaylee
"Obsession, Reignited" by McGrath
"D'oh! An analysis of the medical care provided to the family of Homer J. Simpson" by Patterson & Weijer
"Smartphones face off" from The New York Times
Compare & Contrast Venn diagram
Don't forget to check your Patterns of Argument table for the purpose, writing tips and topics for compare & contrast.
The handout is lacking in writing topics. You can write on any of the following:
- men vs, women as consumers
- two different fast food restaurants
- dogs vs. cats as pets
- Twilight vs. Harry Potter
- Star Wars vs. Star Trek
Process
Read the following example for this organizational method:
"How to Perform a Tracheotomy" by Sara Walker
As you can see a process structure is essentially a "how-to" guide. Obviously, Walkers essay is not only about the medical procedure but satirizes the people who put themselves forth to perform something like this in public. Remember when you are writing that you should have a deeper meaning.
Don't forget to check your Patterns of Argument table for the purpose, writing tips and topics for process.
"How to Perform a Tracheotomy" by Sara Walker
As you can see a process structure is essentially a "how-to" guide. Obviously, Walkers essay is not only about the medical procedure but satirizes the people who put themselves forth to perform something like this in public. Remember when you are writing that you should have a deeper meaning.
Don't forget to check your Patterns of Argument table for the purpose, writing tips and topics for process.
Cause & Effect
Read the following examples for this organizational method:
A message on every arm
In Tough Times
Time for a Vacation
Use the following graphic organizer to show the causes and effects for one of the articles above:
Cause & effect graphic
Lastly, here are two more examples of articles using cause & effect:
Black Men in Public Spaces
Why we crave horror movies
Don't forget to check your Patterns of Argument table for the purpose, writing tips and topics for cause & effect.
A message on every arm
In Tough Times
Time for a Vacation
Use the following graphic organizer to show the causes and effects for one of the articles above:
Cause & effect graphic
Lastly, here are two more examples of articles using cause & effect:
Black Men in Public Spaces
Why we crave horror movies
Don't forget to check your Patterns of Argument table for the purpose, writing tips and topics for cause & effect.
Patterns of Argument Journal Assignment
As stated at the beginning of the semester, you will be required to submit the collection of all your pattern of argument journals. Read the below assignment task sheet and rubric so that you are clear on what you have to do. This assignment should be submitted via Turnitin. You should bring all your journals to class on Monday 18th to be reviewed. Your collection will be due on Tuesday 19th February.
Patterns of Argument Journal Assignment
Patterns of Argument Journal Assignment
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