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Draft 2.2, The Final, the Big Kahuna

Draft 2.2, The Final, the Big Kahuna. Due Tuesday, March 26th. The Deliverable. Objective: To expand and revise your researched argument.

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Draft 2.2, The Final, the Big Kahuna

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  1. Draft 2.2, The Final, the Big Kahuna Due Tuesday, March 26th

  2. The Deliverable • Objective: To expand and revise your researched argument. • Purpose: A few weeks ago, you composed an initial draft of your classical argument. This assignment enables you to revisit your argument and apply suggestions from your instructors and peers, as well as what you have learned about the language of argument. • Description: To complete this assignment, you will expand and revise the first draft of your classical argument, draft 1.1 2.1. Also, if you need additional sources, you may use the TTU library and its databases to locate 1 – 4 others, as needed.

  3. The Deliverable • Your revisions may include any or all of the following: • Strengthening, narrowing, or expanding your claim • Adding additional data to support your claim • Strengthening your explanation of the theoretical framework of your argument. • Using more precise language to help persuade your reader of your argument’s validity • The length of your argument should be 1500-2000 words, not including the Works Cited list. Please use MLA format for in-text citations and your list of works cited.

  4. Today… • Engaging in group check and revision • Constructive criticism

  5. Activity 1 • On a black page or document, write or type out your thesis statement • Evaluation • Is your thesis arguable? • Do you have a clear position? • Would someone realistically argue against your position? • If you argue that there is a problem, do you argue a solution?

  6. Activity 2 • Write out the main points of your argument as presented in the introduction • Write out your topic sentences • Yes, all of them. • Evaluate • Are your topic sentences built on the points from your intro? • Do your topic sentences follow in that order? • Are your topic sentences clear and accurate/directive?

  7. Activity 3 • Write (or type) the main points of your argument on a separate piece of paper • Write (or type) the main points of your counterargument (CA) below • Evaluate • Do you present opposition to all your main points? • Do you take time to refute the opposition and relate the CA to your argument as a whole?

  8. Evidence • Do you provide support for your argument? • Do you provide examples? • Do you provide support for the CA? • Do you provide examples? • Do you use all your sources?

  9. Activity 4 • Look at your Works Cited • Evaluate • Are all of these sources scholarly? • Are all of your sources credible? • Are all of your citations in correct MLA format?

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