Argumentative and Persuasive Elements
Activity 3.3: Compare and Contrast Argumentative/Persuasive Essay ElementsIntroductionDoctoral level research will force you to look outside yourself and the observations and experiences that you have encountered. You will offer your thesis and claims, and they will compete with those whose claims are extremely different. To have an argument, you must know what you disagree with and present important elements of your position.Activity InstructionsAddress the following:Conduct research with course materials and outside references to examine the following argumentative/persuasive essay elements:Introduction of topicPosition/ThesisSupporting EvidenceCounterclaimsConclusionWhy is each element important?What is the elements purpose?NOTE: Some research will use different terminology to identify the above essay elementsWriting and Submission RequirementsLength of paper: 3-5 pagesFor standard requirements, review the Discussion and Written Assignment Expectations.For grading details, see the Week 3 Assignment Grading Rubric.Weekly Learning Goal(s): 1, 2Define argumentative/persuasive essay elements (CLO 3).Search electronic databases for relative topic support (CLO 2).
