Write an essay of approximately 900 words (plus or minus 05%), demonstrating the techniques and strategies an author/authors use in developing his/her (or their) argument.

Argument Analysis Essay Assignment

Learning Objectives:

1. Analyze a text for the strengths and weaknesses of its argumentation strategies.

2. Construct a successful academic essay.

3. Document the essay correctly using MLA format.

Assignment:

Write an essay of approximately 900 words (plus or minus 05%), demonstrating the techniques and strategies an author/authors use in developing his/her (or their) argument. Choose one text from the list below, and write an analysis of the argument using proper terminology, including the kinds of appeals being made.

All choices are available through eReserves. Choose one from the following list:

Author and text choices:

Madelein Thien, “The Closing Down of Personhood”

George Eliott Clarke, “History: Map or Trap?”

Michael Ondaatje, “We Need More than One Voice”