COM 102
Analysis Essay
(20 points, 800 words)
Objective
Students analyze an article for potential weaknesses. The assignment utilizes comprehension, application, and analysis. The relevant course outcomes, which can be referenced in the syllabus, include: 1. Analyze the choices writers make to suit purpose and audience. 3. Construct an argument based on a text. 5. Adapt style and tone to purpose and audience.9. Document and cite sources in MLA style.
The Task
Read the article “Grade inflation is just plain bad. Right? Maybe not.” by Valerie Straus. Go to the list of databases within the MVCC Library website and open US Major Dailies. Type the title of the article into the keyword box. The article should be the first article that is listed. Although there is a dedicated search engine for the Washington Post, for whatever reason, US Major Dailies works better.
In an essay written for a general reader, analyze the article and explain any potential weaknesses. Assume that your audience has not read the article. For this reason, the essay must begin with a summary. Where appropriate, apply what you have learned regarding logical fallacies. Assume that the author or authors are honest in the presentation of facts. Follow the order of the article; do not move back and forth in the text.
You may not utilize research; doing so shall result in a grade of D at 65%. Quotations and citations are required and must be cited in MLA format. Withhold your opinion on the subject matter; it isn’t about your agreement or disagreement. The essay should be written in the third person (no I, we, us, you). Do not divide your essay into subsections; doing so shall result in a grade of D at 65%.
Organization
Summary
Review the Power Point on summarization and write a brief summary of no more than one paragraph.
Thesis
The thesis should include some statement about the overall weakness of the article. Clearly indicate the types of errors or potential weaknesses in the article. The thesis should be no more than a single paragraph.
Discussion
Each paragraph should begin with context about the author’s argument and a statement defining the argument. A comprehensive quotation should be provided. Explain the potential weakness. Each argument may require a couple of paragraphs.
Conclusion
Provide a brief restatement of your major observations, effectively reiterating the content of your thesis. The conclusion should occupy no more than a single paragraph.
Works Cited
Use the citation feature within ProQuest; select MLA 9 (Basic). Be sure to revise the font and spacing.
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