Prepare a paper with a BODY of 1250+ words (not counting the heading, header, works cited) that analyzes how Nichols presents his argument to his audience.
- What is Nichols’ claim? You can discuss his overarching claim throughout the entire book or focus on one of his many specific claims.
- Analyze how he presents his argument, evaluating to what degree of success he employs ethos, pathos, logos, and—if you really want to shoot for the moon—kairos.
- Use specific examples (correctly-documented quotations and paraphrases) from the text to show how Nichols utilizes each of these emotional appeals to propel his claim. Analyze what impact these appeals have on convincing the reader to seriously consider Nichols’ claim.
- Analyze how Nichols acknowledges and refutes the opposition through a counterclaim to increase the effectiveness of his argument. Analyze what impact his approach has on convincing the reader to seriously consider Nichols’ claim. A quotation from the text will be necessary here.
- You must incorporate two outside sources (most likely book reviews) that critique the value or merit or message of Nichols’ argument and research. It is important that you weave these quotations where they fit most logically into your analysis and explain their significance—how they contribute to your analysis. Quotations must be properly documented and, for credibility purposes, lead into these quotations by sharing who the speaker/writer is and his/her credentials. Integrate your supporting quotes.
- Include a Works Cited page to document your three Use the MLA 8th edition as a guide.
- Do not use first or second person in this essay—at the college level one should never use (I, we, you, us, our, your, etc.) these in a formal essay.
RESEARCH REQUIREMENT:
You are required to use two sources in addition to DOE for this paper. One of the sources should come from a library database, and the other may come from a database or an online review from a general Internet search. These sources should review and analyze Nichols’ work and evaluate some element of his research methods, reasoning, and/or evidence. Since the book is so current, most sources will be book reviews, so pay attention to the reliability of the source. There is no need for any research on the issues themselves at this time—just what other sources say about Nichols’ approach to his research and argument/message.
PAPER FORMAT–MLA format is a requirement:
Your paper must have the following parts per MLA:
- Name block (left corner, double-spaced)
- Header with last name and page numbering in the upper right corner
- Centered title of paper
- Double-spaced text, Times New Roman, 12 pt Font
- Works Cited in correct form with a properly inserted hanging indent. You MUST have three sources: the book and two reviews.
- In-line citations with correct punctuation (quotation marks, parentheses, placement of punctuation) for documenting sources used.
STRUCTURE:
- Introduction—provide a brief summarizing context that names the work and author, identifies the chapter(s) you are addressing, raises the key interpretive issue for your paper, and ends in a thesis.
- Body Paragraphs—Your thesis should guide your body paragraphs as you discuss Nichols’ claims and evidence. You must incorporate short quotations from both Terms of Service and the two review sources. Remember the three traits of strong paragraphs:
- Unity—a single idea, guided by a strong topic sentence. No straying.
- Coherence—logical connections between the ideas built on effective sequencing of information and use of connectives: transitional words, correctly used pronouns, effective repetition, and parallelism of structures.
- Development—adequate and effective support, including your own reasoning and quotations from source materials.
- Conclusion—Revisit your analysis overall, but do not just repeat the introduction. You may offer suggestions for improving the weaknesses or provide further insight into the value of the work. A textual analysis affords the writer the opportunity to comment on the value and effectiveness of the author’s contribution to an audience’s thinking.