ENG 111 Argument Analysis PaperAfter reading all of the articles from the Summary/Analysis unit, select ONE essay to analyze in depth. You MAY NOT select the article from your group presentation; you MUST select a DIFFERENT article. Then, compose a ~3 page paper where you analyze and evaluate the authors argument.Requirements:~3-4 double-spaced pages, with one-inch margins; use the default fontAVOID USING 1st PERSON IN THIS ESSAY. Maintain a consistent 3rd person point-of-view, until the final Response section.Logical organizational structure MLA format, including a Works Cited page and proper in-text citationsOPTIONS:1) The Other Big Brother2) When a Company Is Making Money from the Opioid Crisis3) Big Oil Must Pay for Climate Change4) Should Governments Tax Unhealthy Foods and Drinks?5) The Decline of Unions is Part of a Bad 50 Years for American Workers6) A Robot Wrote This Entire Article. Are You Scared Yet, Human?7) NEW OPTION: The Convenience-Surveillance TradeoffIn your paper, address the following:1) Provide a summary of the essay, and identify the authors central claim. How does this claim respond to a particular knowledge problem or question?2) Analyze the rhetorical structure of the essay; does the argument unfold following a clear, logical progression? Lead your reader through a detailed discussion of the essays organization. [HINT: Use what you have learned about argument structure from the rhetorical outline assignment.]3) Examine the authors use of supporting evidence; analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of at least TWO pieces of evidence that the author uses to support her argument. a.Identify the type of evidence (e.g. statistics, authoritative testimony, etc.).b. Explain how the author uses this evidence to support the argument.c.Evaluate at least one strength and at least one weakness in the authors use of that type of evidence. [Hint: Review pp. 122-123 in Parfitt.]
4) Is anything missing from the argument? In other words, does the author adequately discuss opposing viewpoints, counter-arguments, and potential consequences of the solution(s)?5) Lastly, discuss whether the argument is persuasive, and discuss whether you agree or disagree with the authors claim.a. Considering your analysis of the previous questions, is the claim convincing? Why or why not? Has the author persuaded a reader to accept their solutions as the best solutions to the problem?b. Then, offer a brief response (about a paragraph or so) to the argument. Do you agree or disagree with the authors claim? Explain. Remembereven if the argument is sound, you do not necessarily need to agree with the author. Or, conversely, if the argument is flawed, you may still agree with the author.
Grading Rubric Argument AnalysisIncomplete or InappropriateNeeds ImprovementNoviceCompetentProficientContent Knowledge(30 points)Does not clearly demonstrate an understanding of the authors claim; summary is missing; does not demonstrate an understanding of the authors purposeDoes not clearly demonstrate an understanding of the authors claim; summary is missing key pieces of evidence; does not demonstrate an understanding of the authors purposeDemonstrates understanding of the authors claim; provides only a basic summary; summary missing some important supporting evidence; authors purpose isnt clearly explainedDemonstrates an understanding of the authors claim; provides thorough summary; summary contains important supporting evidence; demonstrates an understanding of the authors purposeClearly demonstrates an understanding of the authors claim; provides thoughtful and thorough summary; summary contains the most relevant supporting evidence; clearly demonstrates an understanding of the authors purposeAnalysis of Evidence(30 points)Minimal analysis of supporting evidence; missing analysis of rhetorical structure; ignores other perspectives or consequencesAnalysis of supporting evidence is lacking; selects unimportant or irrelevant evidence to analyze; minimal analysis of rhetorical structure; missing perspectives or consequences briefly mentionedAnalysis of supporting evidence is basic; analysis is one-sided; analysis of rhetorical structure is lacking; offers minimal discussion of missing perspectives or consequencesAnalysis of supporting evidence is thorough; analysis is mostly either with or against the grain; analysis of rhetorical structure is basic; offers basic analysis of missing perspectives or consequencesAnalysis of supporting evidence is thorough and thoughtful; analysis is both with and against the grain; analysis of rhetorical structure is detailed; expertly identifies and analyzes missing perspectives or consequencesOrganization(20 points)No real sense of organization; lacks clear introduction and/or conclusion; absent or ineffective transitions; leaves the reader confusedOrganization is difficult to follow; thesis is unclear or does not address purpose; does not follow consistent order; introduction and/or conclusion is simplisticBasic organization, but some parts do not always work together; thesis doesnt directly address purpose; ideas may not transition effectively; some inconsistency with structureEffective introduction; strong thesis; clear organization and mostly consistent order; adequate transitions; conclusion summarizes main points without being redundantInviting intro; clear thesis statement; logical organization; expert transitions and smooth flow between ideas; follows consistent argumentative order; interesting conclusionGrammar, Usage, Documentation(20 points)Major errors that prohibit understanding of the paperSeveral distracting problems with spelling, grammar, or coherenceLittle sentence variety; a few minor errors, but does not interfere with understanding of the paperEffective use of punctuation; one or two minor editing errorsExpert sentence structure; free from spelling and punctuation errors; varied word choice and professional usageTOTAL: _____/100 points
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