- ption 2 – Martin, S. (2014) Writing is easy. In G.H. Muller (Ed.), The McGraw-Hill reader: Issues across the disciplines pp. 114-117. McGraw-Hill.
- p. 117, “Writing,” Question 3: Writing an Argument: Argue for or against the proposition that one must find the ideal place (“Location, Location, Location,” as Martin calls it) in order to write effectively.
- Be sure to quote and cite Martin when writing your response.
First, read the article carefully. Answer the question associated with the reading you selected, either p. 108 – Question 4 or p. 117 – Question 3. (100+ words)
Second, identify what rhetorical mode the author is using. For instance, is the author using cause & effect or process? Narration or problem solution? How do you know? Identify which rhetorical mode is being used, and support your ideas with the reading. Recall that direct support means using a quote. The quote should be integrated into your own ideas. An example can be found here. Make sure that you provide a proper citation. (100+ words)
Third, think about what the author is suggesting you do in your writing. How will you apply this author’s ideas to your own writing process? Give concrete and specific examples. (100+ words)
TIP: Respond to the questions above using a separate paragraph for each question.
PEER REPLIES
- Respond to two peers’ main posts with replies of 100-150 words each. Examine whether the post clearly supports the peer’s ideas about what the chosen prompts are asking, if the chosen rhetorical modes are correct, and if the ideas presented are properly supported. Offer suggestions as to how the author of the main post can implement the author’s ideas into his or her writing.
- Take a moment to check into your own thread. Reply to your instructor and some peers who offer insights into your writing.
REQUIREMENTS
- Practice your APA reference skills. Include a reference for the reading you selected.
- Your main post (3 paragraphs, 300+ words) is due by Wednesday at 11:59 PM Eastern. No credit will be awarded for late posts without instructor approval.
- Your two peer replies should be posted on two different days and posted no later than Sunday at 11:59 PM Eastern.
- Post to the discussion (your main post and your two or more replies) on at least three different days during the active week.
- Use objective point of view only rather than subjective. (See page G-8 for an explanation)