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Taking a Stand: An Ethical Argument of a Complex Issue
TL;DR – The Brief Assignment:
Some topics and issues have two main sides. Pro-Life vs. Pro-Choice. Pro-Gun vs. Pro-Gun-Control. However, most topics have a much more complex landscape with gray areas in issues that are complicated by the concept of ethics (moral principles defining what is good for individuals and for society).
To complete Combo Essay 3, a) INFORM/explain an issue, b) EXPLAIN/COMPARE/CONTRAST multiple sides and why people think the way they do, c) Use NARRATIVE at least once, and d) ARGUE a position or argument (of fact, definition, evaluation, causation, or a proposal).
WRITE a 3 to 5 page ESSAY (900-1500 words), with 1) a clear THESIS, 2) some clear Storytelling and Informative writing, 3) a Works Cited page (with about 4 to 10 citations, likely at least 2 scholarly sources, depending on your topic), and 4) cite every source with both a) an in-text and b) a Works Cited citation.
Essay 3, the Longer Explanation
For COMBO ESSAY 3, please Identify a Topic (probably the same/similar TOPIC from your MOD 2 readings), narrowed to the right scope, and write a predominately ARGUMENT Combo Essay.
Remember a Combo Essay incorporates elements of other styles and genres of writing, such as NARRATIVE, EXPOSITORY, ANALYTICAL/ANALYSIS, PROCESS, or other styles. Be sure to have at least ONE section or paragraph of Expository (introductions are usually expository, as are sections near the first half to provide unbiased background knowledge to the audience).
This ARGUMENT essay can be an argument of Fact, Definition, Evaluation, Causation, or Proposal. Students who aren’t sure should plan to write a Proposal: ___ should ____. For example, one might argue this: The State of Florida should legalize recreational cannabis in order to capitalize on the tax revenue from tourists.
Other kinds of writing:
REQUIRED STYLES: Much of this will likely be argument, but at least 1 or more sections/paragraphs of Expository and Narrative writing.
ARGUMENT Writing. Clear arguments supported by reasons and evidence. Arguments of FACT: Is something true? DEFINITION: What is something really? EVALUATION: How good is something, really, and which criteria are best? CAUSAL: What is the cause of something? What happened? PROPOSALS: What should be done about…? What should happen? Why? What isn’t a good idea? What is one small thing that can help a complex problem?
EXPOSITORY or informative writing: from readings, research, articles, videos, interviews, or experiences (without using the words “you” or “I” or “we” – they make writing less formal). QUESTIONS to drive prewriting for this: What do your readers need to understand that should be explained? What does your audience already know about this? (Don’t explain that – what a snoozefest.) What might be some common misconceptions that your informative writing can clear up? What are the biggest components of your argument and how can you clarify them?
NARRATIVE stories: Find storytelling that this essay might use to help forward an argument about the topic and make it more interesting and engaging. from articles, interviews, essays, online videos, personal interviews that you have done, or other people’s stories (NOT from your life generally – Always avoid “you,” and often avoid “I” or “we” in formal writing) (What might you explain in an informative way that fits into your story?) (NOTE: A story introduction is an excellent way to hook the reader into your essay. Just START with the subject in the story. Jan knew how to fight.)
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ANALYTICAL or analysis writing. What might be analyzed in discussion? How does what is happening within a topic compare to data found in studies or other articles? (What elements or moments or industries had some strengths and some flaws? How might you add a discussion of any of these into your story? How exactly does something work?)
EVALUATIVE writing. Evaluation is actually a kind of argument conveying how much VALUE something has, discussed within important Criteria that vary by category. A car might be great overall, with excellent drivability, an okay price and value, and above average gas mileage.
COMPARE/CONTRAST writing. Any good report might have a section comparing two possible solutions or contrasting recommendations to what is actually happening. What are some components of your topic argument that are similar and comparable, or are different and contrastable?
Note 1: THIS ESSAY MUST INCLUDE CITATIONS, both in-text citations with TWO THINGS in parentheses at the end of every piece of borrowed data in the writing (Roffino 2024), and full citations on a Works Cited page (Works Cited is like an annotated bib, but without annotation paragraphs);
Note 2: THIS ESSAY SHOULD REFERENCE AT LEAST 4 to 10 SOURCES, at least 2 of which should be “scholarly” or Peer-Reviewed Journals. (Also reference at least 1 episode of Rick and Morty. Only kidding. Just checking to be sure you’re reading. You might also add the words “Hamster,” “Sesquipedalian,” or “Mellifluous” for 1 bonus point.)
Note 3: Try to make this essay around 5 pages long (1400-1500 words) (without the Works Cited page).
Essay 3 Requirements. To receive a passing grade, this essay should
• Address a debatable ethical ISSUE/TOPIC that is relatively complex.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the Rhetorical Situation—audience, purpose, context, what has already happened.
• ARGUE a position with a THESIS that is clear, fresh, and realistic.
• PROVIDE specific, organized support/reasons for the argument with evidence like FELSO (Facts, Examples, Logic, Storytelling, and awareness of Opposition).
• Acknowledge OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS and identify assumptions and consequences of various positions.
• Be 3 to 5 pages long (or about 900-1500 words), plus a Works Cited page, and in MLA formatting.
• Have at least 4 to 10 citations, with at least 2 scholarly sources, and cite every source with both 1) an in-text and 2) a Works Cited citation.
• To get to those As and Bs, try to get at least either pages or citations to about 10 or have some combination of the two (5 pages with 5 citations, 6 pages with 4 citations, 4 pages with 6 citations might all be great.)
One possible process to get you to an effective COMBO ESSAY:
1 1A or B. Read and/or skim (and annotate some) about 5-8 broad articles on 2-3 DIFFERENT TOPICS or on different parts of ONE TOPIC (from Opposing Viewpoints or credible online sources (3-5 hours).
1B or A. Pick a TOPIC and narrow it to an appropriate scope and angle.
1 RESEARCH more on that topic and related subtopics. (For example, if “free college for all” is the topic, some related subtopics include government programs, benefits of college, costs of federal programs, impacts of federal programs, community development, etc.)
1 What are people who think like you saying and why?
2 What do others think? Why do they think so?
3 What biases might they have? Who is right, and why?
4 What can be added to this conversation? (even a tweak or adding clarification can make ideas fresh)
5 (2 to 5 hours – searching/thinking done/started during MOD 2).
2 4B or A. Read/Skim about 10 to 15 credible, college-level articles and some research-based/scholarly articles about parts of your specific thesis/topic (5 to 15 hours).
4A or B. PREWRITE to THESIS+. Add research quotes/index cards and thoughts and get to a THESIS. CLAIM + Why? How? Or So what? What are some sections this essay will need to discuss/argue (25 to 60 minutes).
1 CONSIDER RHETORIC – (E) Why You and Credibility, (L) use FELSO and specifics tailored to your audience, (P) TO WHOM EXACTLY ARE YOU WRITING? What do they value? What annoys them? How can you get through to them? What STORIES could you tell to make them stop and think? (20-60 min)
2 OUTLINE a possible paper – with clear SECTIONS/paragraphs & Flow (10 to 30 minutes).
3 DRAFT a full 3 to 5-page paper and cite research in your arguments (3 to 7 hours).
4 REVISE. Look back at the assignment description. Think about power players. Refine your audience. Get help from other writers and the writing center in the library. (3-8 hours)
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