The purpose of this assignment is to allow you to practice the most important step of the writing process: the revision process.
Task
Revise and resubmit the argumentative draft you turned in last week. Keep in mind the difference between revision and proofreading and note this is a revision assignment. Take note of the instructor comments on your draft submission and revise your paper as needed. When revising, keep in mind the purpose, audience, and rhetorical expectations of this particular mode. In this case, the rhetorical mode is the classical argument, so refer to the task items from the draft assignment prompt and the lecture for the rhetorical expectations of this essay type. Here is a great, brief resource (Links to an external site.) from the Purdue Online Writing Lab that breaks the revision process down into manageable steps.
Format
Your revised draft should be at least 1,000 words. Also, after revising your essay, write a paragraph explaining the revisions you made to your draft from last week; mention both global and local revisions. (This paragraph does not count toward your word count. Your essay needs to be at least 1,000 words!) Add this to the end of the essay and label it “Revision Explanation.” Turn in your revised paper to the appropriate assignment tab in Canvas. Your paper should be in standard APA format.
Review the Revision Assignment Rubric for details on how this assignment will be assessed by your instructor.
Suggested Organization for a Classical Argument
Introduction: Give the context and background of your issue. Establish style, tone, and significance of your issue.
State your case: Clarify your issue here. Give any necessary background for understanding the issues. Define any important terms or conditions here.
Claim: State your central claim. Be sure that your hook presents an issue that is open to debate. Present the subtopics or supportive points to forecast your argument for your reader.
Respond to counterarguments: Analyze the opposition’s arguments and summarize them fairly. Refute or address the points, point out faulty reasoning and inappropriate appeals, or concede points. Then shift to a different field of values (here your position is strong) and argue for those new values.
Substantiation and proof: Present and develop your own case. Carefully plan your disclosure; avoid logical fallacies. Rely primarily on reasoning for your appeal and use emotional appeals carefully. Use examples, facts, experts, and statistics. Develop your argument using the appropriate prose strategy (e.g., causal analysis, comparison, analogies, definitions).
Conclusion: Conclude with conviction. Review your main points and state your claims strongly. Make a strong plea for action or invite your readers to refute your argument.
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