ENGLISH 1133 Essay 1: Argumentative Analysis

Description:

In your final essay, you will examine, analyze, and comment on one of the arguments made in the articles that we discussed in class. The purpose of the essay is to examine the ways in which the authors contributed their argument and determine whether or not it is effective. There are many questions that a strong essay will answer, including but not limited to:

• What audience is this essay written for? Does the author use an appropriate tone for that audience?
• What is the author's argument? Do they have a thesis statement?
• How does the author use Pathos, Ethos, or logos to prove their point? Do they favor one of the three?
• Does the author follow a Narration model, point-counterpoint? How do they use quotes from other sources and do those quotes qualify as an expert testimony?

The three articles that you will choose from include

• Millennials: The Me Me Me Generation - Joel Stein
• Millennials in the Workplace - Simon Sinek
• Is junk food really cheaper?

It is important to recognize that even though you personally are taking a side in your essay, this is not a personal narrative. This essay should be constructed in third person, unbiased prose, with first person being unnecessay.

Do Not: Argue whether or not you personally agree with the author, nor whether or not you are in favor of the issue they raise. You are not constructing arguments regarding an issue, but rather you are determining whether the author's argument is effectively structured.

Formatting:

All essays in this class will follow MLA format. Your font should be 12 point Times New Romanwith 1-inch margines. The paper will have a minimum length of 750 words (not exceed 1000) and be double spaced The word count does not include the heading and title. It should include a header in the top right corner with your last name and the page number.