Week 8

Hi all,

I just want to remind you that the writing center is available to help you through all stages of the writing and research process. They can even help you with brainstorming and getting started.

Here is the link for making an appointment:

https://citytechwritingcenter3766.setmore.com

 

Monday, 3/21

(asynchronous, work due on our class site by 11:59 pm)

WRITING: Preliminary Research and Picking a Topic for your Opinion Essay/Op-Ed

  • Look at the Unit 2 Assignment topics and questions you and your peers have generated through brainstorming. Then, choose the one you think is the most interesting (from either your list or your classmates’ lists). Set a timer and spend 30 minutes googling the topic you’ve selected, and bookmark articles or copy links that look interesting. Take notes on key conversations, ideas, and questions related to your topic.
  • Write a Post that includes the following:
    • List the topic and specific focus within your topic you have decided to use for your Op-Ed piece/Opinion Essay.
    • Reflect on your notes, and write a short paragraph summarizing what you learned.
    • Decide what side you want to argue with regard to the issue and write a short paragraph explaining why this is your choice.
    • Write up three questions you still have about your topic: these should not be “yes or no” questions, but questions you have about your issue and the side you are arguing. Keep in mind you will use research to help you answer these questions as well as to find evidence to back up the argument you are making.
  • Before publishingyour post, make sure you do the following:
    • Title it “Preliminary Research and Picking a Topic”
    • Pick the category “Unit 2”

Wednesday, 3/23

(in-person session at City Tech)

RESOURCES:

CLASSWORK: Ethos, Pathos & Logos

  • We will read, discuss, and write about an Op-Ed and your unit 2 topics together in class.