English Composition 2
Week 1 Writing Assignment – Critically Reading a Text
Please read the attachment document named “Delusions of grandeur” by Gates Jr., H.L. Review the article, then answer the following questions in a total of 600+ words.
1-What is the author’s thesis? What is he or she arguing? What are his or her major points in the essay? Finally, what do you think is the implications of the author’s argument? Meaning, how does the author want this piece to affect readers or even society? Review the above video for guidance.
2-Consider the strategy the author uses to make the argument. What rhetorical modes or strategies are being most used in this argument? Provide evidence from the text. Remember, an author may use more than one rhetorical mode!
3-What are your initial reactions to the essay? Consider questions such as whether you agree with the author or not, who the essay benefits most from the author’s argument, your personal experiences with the issues in the essay, and what questions come to your mind as you read the article. These questions may become the topic for your major researched argumentative essay in this course.
Note : Respond to each question in its own paragraph. Be sure to quote and cite from the reading in APA. Also, have proper APA citations and references. Hint: You are using a “Chapter or Article in an Edited Book.”
REQUIREMENTS
In this assignment, you will showcase what you have reviewed and learned to this point.
Focus on analyzing the reading and exploring a possible research question based on your work this week.
Answer each question in a paragraph of 200-250 words for a total of a minimum for a total of 600+ words.
Use quotes, paraphrasing, and summarizing in your essay. Practice APA citing, too. No more than 20% of your essay should be source material.
Use proper APA format. Be sure to include an APA reference for your selected reading.
The textbook reading must be used in your assignment. No other sources should be used. My text book is Muller, G. H. (2014). The McGraw-Hill reader: Issues across disciplines (12th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.
ISBN: 978-1259991523
Use a standard APA font, 12-point font only.
