Week 9 - Reading Arguments
Overview
We are starting our final major project, a researched deliberative argument. Researched arguments require many skills, including
- reading, analyzing, and evaluating other people's arguments
- using research tools like academic subscription databases
- using the Internet to find credible, quality, appropriate sources
- incorporating other people's arguments into our own writing
- documenting sources used
We are going to use one of these databases as starting points for the projects--CQ Researcher. As implied in this advertisement, CQR helps people sift through the pandemonium of information and opinion that surround us. It does this by writing short research reports on current issues that can serve as starting points for further research and study.
CQR publishes a new report every week, so there is a lot available on the site. In the assignment, I have selected a few possible topics from the last few years.
Reading & Resources
- Read the assignment details in the Major Assignments tab.
- Read this explanation about analyzing Pro/Con arguments. You will need to read this before completing this week's discussion (Discussion 9.1).
- Read and watch this material on brainstorming and developing topics from Clark College Libraries.
Activities
- Online only: Participate in a check-in Tuesday discussion in Bb.
- Online only: Participate in discussion 9.1 in Blackboard. Start by Friday. Complete by Sunday.
- Both classes: Pick one of the reports as a starting point for your topic and start brainstorming and narrowing your topic. If you want to use a report other than one listed in the assignment, please speak with me.