5 Module 4
The purpose of Module Four is to revise Essay #1 rough drafts and move ahead with Unit Two, “Brief Argument.”
Objectives
The Module Four assignments will guide you toward the following objectives:
- Engage in the process of revision to create and submit a strong, polished final draft of Essay #1
- Gain a more in-depth understanding of academic argument
- Demonstrate knowledge of academic argument in a quiz Identify a meaningful topic for Essay #2
- Develop a working thesis and outline for Essay #2
Overview
Now that you have learned about rhetorical techniques and strategies that writers use to persuade readers to change beliefs, attitudes, or actions, you are ready to apply these techniques and strategies to your own written arguments. In this module, you will learn more about argumentation and begin to generate ideas for Essay #2, your brief argument essay.
Readings
Essay #2
The first reading for this module is the instructions for Essay #2. You will also want to glance through the Essay #2 grading rubric. Click on the titles below to open the instructions and rubric in separate browser windows.
WikiBooks
Oregon Writes Open Writing Text
Optional – Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab (OWL)
- Introductions, Body Paragraphs, and Conclusions for an Argument Paper
- Establishing Arguments: Developing Strong Thesis Statements
- Body Paragraphs
- Using Research and Evidence
- Rebuttal Sections
- Conclusions
Additional Optional Readings
Below are links to two separate writing resources for writing that will help you with revision and with future pieces of writing. Click on the titles to open the resources in separate browser windows.
- General Writing Resources: This section of Purdue University’s OWL site contains links to lessons related to grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and other areas.
- Guide to Grammar and Writing: This website, which is sponsored by the Capital Community College Foundation, contains extensive resources related to all aspects of the writing process.
Because all of you have different strengths and weaknesses concerning essay writing and grammar, you are not required to read all these online resources, but you should become familiar with them so you can bookmark and use the ones that will help ensure your essay is developed, focused, well-organized, appropriately formatted, and polished. Also, by becoming comfortable using reputable writing resources independently, you will develop skills that will help you write not just WRT 101 essays but professional and polished pieces of writing for school, work, and personal communication. Taking care to create polished writing will allow you to come across as knowledgeable, credible, organized, and articulate to your readers, no matter the situation.
Essay #1 Revision and Brief Argument: A Few Notes
Revision
Your main goal for revision of Essay #1 will be to push your rough draft to a strong rhetorical analysis essay. Keep all the feedback in mind while working to fulfill the