Write a synthesis in which you have drawn upon two or three sources to support your argument and acknowledge counterarguments.

Conspiracy Theories on Coronavirus

Write a synthesis in which you have drawn upon two or three sources to support your argument and acknowledge counterarguments. Sources are located in the module Sources for Essay 3 Assignment: Synthesis. Read all of the essays selected for your topic and synthesize two or three of them in your essay.

Where is her ambivalence coming from?  Why do you think it is there? Write one sentence for each letter of OARS that you could use with her. How could you use MI’s process of “evoking” to help her resolve any ambivalence and encourage her in a direction of change?

Discussion Thread: “Evoking” in Motivational Interviewing

Instructions

On Marci, discuss with your classmates:
Give an example of Marci’s “change talk.”
Give an example of Marci’s “sustain talk.”
Where is her ambivalence coming from?  Why do you think it is there?
Write one sentence for each letter of OARS that you could use with her.
How could you use MI’s process of “evoking” to help her resolve any ambivalence and encourage her in a direction of change?
Try to find two Scriptural references that could apply to the process of evoking, and how you would seek to use them in working with Marci.

What is the organization and citation style for journal articles in your area of research? Why do you think the organization of papers in your field makes sense for that field? What academic or professional values do you think the organization and citation style of your field represents?

Week 2 Discussion 2

This week contains multiple discussion questions that you are required to answer.

Organization and Citation Style
What is the organization and citation style for journal articles in your area of research? Why do you think the organization of papers in your field makes sense for that field? What academic or professional values do you think the organization and citation style of your field represents?

How Is your Research Progressing? Discuss how your research is progressing? Are you encountering any problems? Have you changed the direction of your paper? Have you found good sources? Do you have any tips for your fellow students? Do you have any questions for your professor?

Week 2 Discussion 1

This week contains multiple discussion questions that you are required to answer.
How Is your Research Progressing?
Discuss how your research is progressing? Are you encountering any problems? Have you changed the direction of your paper? Have you found good sources? Do you have any tips for your fellow students? Do you have any questions for your professor?

Discuss how Hemingway’s technique is used in this story.

“A Very Short Story” by Ernest Hemingway

In the story “A Very Short Story” by Ernest Hemingway, the “iceberg theory” is evident. Discuss how Hemingway’s technique is used in this story.

If you were to argue the legalization of marijuana, would you support its legalization in its entirety, or would you support its legalization with age restrictions in place or medicinal applications being most important?

Argumentation

As human beings, we tend to get into arguments more times than not, whether it’s in class, at work, or at home with our peers, friends, and family. Our opinions, beliefs, and values often clash with others’, but though we argue on a regular basis, that doesn’t make us specialists when it comes to arguing effectively. When being effective in arguing, you must focus not only on your own thoughts but also on those who you wish to influence. Argumentation requires critical thinking, great preparation, and forethought on your part in order to be convincing in your argument. Consider yourself to be a lawyer in a courtroom; not only are you trying to give support to your claim as you present your case to the jury, but you must also anticipate and address the arguments given by the opposing lawyer.

When presenting an argument, there are a variety of ways to go about it. Some forms of argumentation include using facts, examples, referring to authorities, addressing the consequences, and addressing the opposition. A good blend of all of these can help create a comprehensive arguing style. Other persuasive skills include paying attention to your use of persuasive appeals (logos, pathos, and ethos), which should be balanced; an abundant use of one or another can harm an argument.

Most importantly, though, is the need for a clear argument. You will need to not only pick an arguable topic to discuss, but you will need to take a stand on the topic with particular stipulations in place; for example, if you were to argue the legalization of marijuana, would you support its legalization in its entirety, or would you support its legalization with age restrictions in place or medicinal applications being most important? Whatever your argument is, your overall claim will need to be clearly stated and supported throughout the essay. This will be your thesis. You will need to thoroughly illustrate your thesis by utilizing the various argumentative methods mentioned before through quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing. You must also address the concerns of the opposition in an attempt to discredit or diminish their arguments. Lastly, the essay will need to be properly structured—introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion with clear topic sentences (multiple claims supporting your thesis) and transitions throughout.

Literary Analyze a short story called a family supper by Kazuo Ishiguro.

 A family supper by Kazuo Ishiguro

Literary Analyze a short story called a family supper by Kazuo Ishiguro. Using a literary device from literarydevices.com

Which days and time slots on your calendar this week have you set aside to fully address each of the six distinct levels of revision as addressed in the lesson? Why did you choose these days and time slots?

Week 7 Discussion: Ending Toxic Relationships with Revision; Revision Workshopping

 

Main Post Part 1: Share Your Revision Plan
You have now received feedback from your instructor and from your peers, and you have already been applying revision strategies to your draft in the past week.

This week, you will perform final, guided revisions in six levels: global, section, paragraph, sentence, word, and final proofreading. After you have read and studied the lesson and the assigned textbook readings for the week, you will make a plan for addressing these levels of revision.

In one full paragraph, share how you are approaching revisions now and how you will continue to do so before submitting your final draft. In this paragraph, answer the following questions:

Which days and time slots on your calendar this week have you set aside to fully address each of the six distinct levels of revision as addressed in the lesson? Be very specific.
Why did you choose these days and time slots? Be very specific.
By now, you should have begun working through the stages of revision. Which stage are you in? Share how you approached the stage(s) you have worked through. What insights have you gained? What changes have you made? Be very specific.

Main Post Part 2: Share Your Rewards Plan
We understand the importance of self-care and of rewarding ourselves for our good efforts. “Revision Week” can be stressful because revision takes hard mental work and time and because you may also be very busy in other classes or with other endeavors. Review the portion of the lesson that suggests ideas for rewarding yourself during your revision stages in order to stay refreshed and motivated.

In one full paragraph, carefully describe at least three of your unique post-revision level rewards for this week.

What are the rewards?
Where do they occur?
What will they look like?
Who will be there?
How will each reward refresh you?
Be very specific and descriptive; let your classmates truly “see” the creative and rejuvenating choices you are making!

discuss what you feel have been your successes and difficulties in using argumentative techniques toward: Constructing good, full paragraphs of argument, Creating a cohesive argument overall in your essay.

Week 6 Assignment: Draft Progress Journal

Week 6 Lesson
Your Current Draft and Revision Plans
Your Week 6 assignment is a 2-paragraph progress journal in which you reflect on your argument strategies and discuss your plans for making your argument stronger.

Note: You do not need to wait for your instructor’s feedback nor your peer’s feedback. This journal should include your own perspectives on your progress and your own goals for revision.

Instructions: Write 2 full, rich paragraphs on a Word document, with full APA formatting (see the APA section of the Chamberlain Writing Center).

In your first full paragraph, discuss what you feel have been your successes and difficulties in using argumentative techniques toward:

Writing a strong introduction and thesis statement (See Week 2 Lesson)
Finding and addressing opposing viewpoints (See Weeks 2-5 Lessons)
Constructing good, full paragraphs of argument (See Week 4 Lesson)
Creating a cohesive argument overall in your essay (See Weeks 3-6 Lessons)
Creating a graceful, powerful conclusion paragraph (See Week 5 Lesson)
In your second full paragraph, discuss plans for strengthening your argument in the following areas:

Writing a strong introduction and thesis statement (See Week 2 Lesson)
Finding and addressing opposing viewpoints (See Weeks 2-5 Lessons)
Constructing good, full paragraphs of argument (See Week 4 Lesson)
Creating a cohesive argument overall in your essay (See Weeks 3-6 Lessons)
Creating a graceful, powerful conclusion paragraph (See Week 5 Lesson)

If you were to argue the legalization of marijuana, would you support its legalization in its entirety, or would you support its legalization with age restrictions in place or medicinal applications being most important?

Argumentation

As human beings, we tend to get into arguments more times than not, whether it’s in class, at work, or at home with our peers, friends, and family. Our opinions, beliefs, and values often clash with others’, but though we argue on a regular basis, that doesn’t make us specialists when it comes to arguing effectively. When being effective in arguing, you must focus not only on your own thoughts but also on those who you wish to influence. Argumentation requires critical thinking, great preparation, and forethought on your part in order to be convincing in your argument. Consider yourself to be a lawyer in a courtroom; not only are you trying to give support to your claim as you present your case to the jury, but you must also anticipate and address the arguments given by the opposing lawyer.

When presenting an argument, there are a variety of ways to go about it. Some forms of argumentation include using facts, examples, referring to authorities, addressing the consequences, and addressing the opposition. A good blend of all of these can help create a comprehensive arguing style. Other persuasive skills include paying attention to your use of persuasive appeals (logos, pathos, and ethos), which should be balanced; an abundant use of one or another can harm an argument.

Most importantly, though, is the need for a clear argument. You will need to not only pick an arguable topic to discuss, but you will need to take a stand on the topic with particular stipulations in place; for example, if you were to argue the legalization of marijuana, would you support its legalization in its entirety, or would you support its legalization with age restrictions in place or medicinal applications being most important? Whatever your argument is, your overall claim will need to be clearly stated and supported throughout the essay. This will be your thesis. You will need to thoroughly illustrate your thesis by utilizing the various argumentative methods mentioned before through quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing. You must also address the concerns of the opposition in an attempt to discredit or diminish their arguments. Lastly, the essay will need to be properly structured—introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion with clear topic sentences (multiple claims supporting your thesis) and transitions throughout.