Composing an Evidence-based Claim Essay

1. Composing an Evidence-based Claim Essay English 10 Spring 2013

2. Rhetorical Strategy: Argumentation

3. Your Task Write an evidence-based argument essay on the topic: TOPIC: Man is incapable of sustaining a world civilization in the absence of nationalism.

4. Process • Closely read and annotate two texts. • Establish your claim regarding the provided topic. • Distinguish your claim from opposing claims. • Use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from both texts to develop your argument. • Include parenthetical citations (b2s) • Organize your ideas in a logical, coherent manner. • Include a Works Cited

5. Structure • Introductory Paragraph • introductory information • central claim / thesis statement • Body Paragraphs • factual, logical, statistical, or anecdotal evidence • Concluding Paragraph • compelling and memorable

6. Using Ideas from Texts (b2s) • Incorporate ideas from other writers into your work through: • Direct quotations: use quotation marks and parenthetical citations • Paraphrases: use in place of a direct quote; ideas stated in your own words; use parenthetical citations • Summaries: use when condensing a large body of information; ideas stated in your own words: use parenthetical citations

7. Avoiding Plagiarism • Give credit for any ideas or opinions that are not your own. • Use parenthetical citations (b2s) • Use a Works Cited

8. Writing the Works Cited • Organize entries in alphabetical order. • Begin each entry at the margin and indent subsequent information. 3) Double space the entire Works Cited. 4) Include the required information.

9. Page 1. • The Heading – • Appears on page 1 only. • Type it in the upper left corner. • Double space it. For example - Jane Doe Doe 1. Mrs. Pappalardo English 10 5 June 2013

10. Page 1. • Page Numbers – • Appear on every page in the upper right corner, preceded by the student's last name. For example - Jane Doe Doe 1. Mrs. Pappalardo English 10 5 June 2013

11. Page 1. • The Title – • Appears on page 1 just above the thesis paragraph • It is centered on the line. Jane Doe Doe 1. Mrs. Pappalardo English 10 5 June 2013 The Problem with Nationalism

12. Works Cited Entry • Last name, First name. "Title of Essay." Title of Collection. Ed. Editor's Name(s). City of Publication: Publisher, Year. Page range of entry. Medium of Publication.

13. Works Cited Entry 1. Priestley, J.B. “Wrong Ism.” The Art of Voice: Language and Composition. Eds. Muller, Gilbert H. and Melissa A. Whiting. Columbus: McGraw Hill Education, 2014. 230-233. Print.

14. Works Cited Entry 2. Reed, Ishmael. “America: The Multinational Society.” The Art of Voice: Language and Composition. Eds. Muller, Gilbert H. and Melissa A. Whiting. Columbus: McGraw Hill Education, 2014. 234-263. Print.

15. Parenthetical Citations Parenthetical Citations: • Briefly identify the source from which you’ve taken information • Refer the reader to an entry on the Works Cited list • Fall outside of the closing quotation mark but within the final punctuation of the sentence

16. Parenthetical Citation Example However, the “real flowers,” the genuine entity which describes man’s most precious identification is regionalism (Priestley 233).

17. Parenthetical Citation Example It is the “small-screen view,” which may prove most injurious to America’s future (Reed 235).

18. Define Terms • Create a chart in which you: • Define the term • List two examples • One from Priestley with page number • One from Reed with page number * See next slide for list of terms:

19. Terms to Define • Regionalism • Nationalism • Internationalism / world civilization • Cultural bouillabaisse

20. Terms Chart

21. Comparing the Articles • Add rows as needed.

22. Contrasting the Articles • Add rows as needed.

23. Priestley’s Claim(s) • Central claim: • Opposing claim:

24. Reed’s Claim(s) • Central claim: • Opposing claim:

25. Your Task Write an evidence-based argument essay on the topic: TOPIC: Man is incapable of sustaining a world civilization in the absence of nationalism.

26. Writing Your Central Claim / Thesis • Start with an arguable opinion. • Add a “because” or “unless” statement. • Make sure it passes the “who cares” test. • Try it out on your friends. • Think about how someone may oppose your claim. • Distinguish your claim from opposing claims.

27. Writing Your Supporting Claims • Argument 1 in support of your thesis /central claim – • Opposing claim to argument 1 – • Argument 2 in support of your thesis / central claim – • Opposing claim to argument 2 –

28. Gathering Textual Evidence • Argument / supporting claim 1 in support of your thesis /central claim – • Evidence from Priestly (cited) • Evidence from Reed (cited) • Evidence form Priestly (cited) • Evidence from Reed (cited)

29. Gathering Textual Evidence • Opposing claim 1* in support of your thesis /central claim • Evidence from Priestly (cited) • Evidence from Reed (cited) • Evidence form Priestly (cited) • Evidence from Reed (cited) * Evidence used to refute your opposition’s argument against your supporting claim.

30. Gather Textual Evidence • Argument / supporting claim 2 in support of your thesis /central claim – • Evidence from Priestly (cited) • Evidence from Reed (cited) • Evidence form Priestly (cited) • Evidence from Reed (cited)

31. Gather Textual Evidence • Opposing claim 2*in support of your thesis /central claim • Evidence from Priestly (cited) • Evidence from Reed (cited) • Evidence form Priestly (cited) • Evidence from Reed (cited) * Evidence used to refute your opposition’s argument against your supporting claim.

32. Source’s Credentials • Your source’s credentials refer to his/her expertise in his/her field. • We use our source’s credentials in b1s to lend credibility to our evidence. • Priestly: see the mini biography on page 230. • Reed: see the mini biography on page 234.

33. Outline • See the link “Outline” under “How Do I Organize My Paper?” on the Research page of the WIKI: • Outline • The following slides show an abbreviated outline.

34. Writing the Thesis Paragraph • Slant: a catchy introductory sentence • Supporting claim 1 sentence, transition • Supporting claim 2 sentence, transition • Thesis sentence / central claim

35. Developing Paragraph 1 • Supporting Claim 1, first evidence • Topic sentence • B1: introduce first piece of evidence and credentials of source • B2: specific textual evidence in support of thesis (citation) • B3: argue how the B2 supports the thesis • Transition to opposing claim 1.

36. Developing Paragraph 1, continued • Opposing Claim 1, first evidence • B1: introduce first piece of evidence and credentials of source • B2: specific textual evidence in support of thesis (citation) • B3: argue how the B2 does not support the thesis • Transition to Developing paragraph 2, supporting claim 2.

37. Developing Paragraph 2 • Supporting Claim 1, second evidence • Topic sentence • B1: introduce second piece of evidence and credentials of source • B2: specific textual evidence in support of thesis (citation) • B3: argue how the B2 supports the thesis • Transition to opposing claim 1, second evidence

38. Developing Paragraph 2, continued • Opposing Claim 1, second evidence • B1: introduce first piece of evidence and credentials of source • B2: specific textual evidence in support of thesis (citation) • B3: argue how the B2 does not support the thesis • Transition to Developing paragraph 3, supporting claim 2, first evidence

39. Subsequent Developing Paragraphs • Follow pattern established in developing paragraphs 1 and 2.

40. Concluding Paragraph • Topic sentence • Summary of supporting claim1 • Summary of supporting claim 2 • A closing anecdote in support of your thesis

41. Works Cited • This will be the last page of your paper. • See the Works Cited slides above for instructions on formatting.