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Homework: Using Core Concepts
Write a short persuasive essay about a debatable topic. For this week, begin with steps I-V of the core concepts. Complete the five steps below and submit your answers:
Step I: Explore a topic: Write 2 topic ideas that are interesting to you. For each one, write a few sentences about what you know about the topic and why it's interesting to you. (Example: Should cigarette smoking be banned?)
Topic 1:
Topic 2:
Step II: Examine the Rhetorical Context: Choose one of your topics from step I. In a few sentences, describe who your audience is and why they would care about this topic now.
Step III: Select a Medium: The medium for this project is a typed essay document. However, in one or two sentences, describe one more medium that would be effective to argue your opinion on this topic. Why would it be a good medium choice? (examples: video, PPT presentation, photo essay, etc.)
Step IV: Have Something to Say: Write a thesis statement for your topic. Your thesis statement should clearly and strongly state a point of view. (Example: Smoking cigarettes should remain a personal choice for individuals.)
Step V: Back Up What You Say: Write at least three arguments to back up your thesis statement. Briefly explain each argument in a sentence or two. (Example: Banning cigarettes will lead to banning other activities people choose to do. For example...).
argument 1:
argument 2:
argument 3: