Choose an article and lay out its main argument. Include definitions of important terminology, explanations of relevant concepts and theories, examples to illustrate the argument, and any contextualization necessary to understand the argument.

Essays I The Apathy Syndrome: How We Are Trained Not to Care about Politics

Regardless of the article you choose, your essay should have a specific and clear line of argumentation. This means you should not only examine the what of an issue but also the how and why of the issue. In other words, do not just define an issue but also try to explain (some aspect of) it. Think, for example, in terms of causes, processes, mechanisms, and predictions.

a. For essay I: The goal is exposition. Choose an article and lay out its main argument. This should include definitions of important terminology, explanations of relevant concepts and theories, examples to illustrate the argument, and any contextualization necessary to understand the argument. You should not only show that you understand the article but also help a reader of any expertise level understand the article. ‘