...Toulmin model assignment Now that you have a firm understanding of the Toulmin model and its various parts, you will now apply that information to the real world. You are to find an argument made in a newspaper or magazine editorial, and then analyze the argument via the Toulmin model. The article can be from an online newspaper or magazine, but blogs or normal webpages are not acceptable. Additionally, the article MUST be an editorial or op-ed piece – these are to be personal views that are making a specific argument about an issue. Beyond including a hard copy of your article, you will want to include the following: * Identify the parts present – analyzing the artifact, you will identify any and all parts of the Toulmin model that are present within the artifact. For each part, you will need to present three aspects: * Define the Toulmin part – define (briefly) what this part is (to demonstrate that you know what you’re supposed to be looking for). This should be in your own words – don’t just quote the readings. * Express the example – express what specifically, within the artifact, is representing this particular part of the Toulmin model. This should be a direct quotation from the article. Do NOT paraphrase this part. * Explain the selection – explain why this particular selection you have chosen is a representation of this particular part of the Toulmin model. How does it fit into this type? Why would this be an example of the part...
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...done/what you think would work 8. Make a suggestion or general recommendation 9. Be concise and focused – plan what you want to say and don’t wander off the topic 10. Limit your letter to 2-3 paragraphs 11. Use bullet points in the body of the text 12. Use polite, semi-formal, personalized language (I, we, us); everyday vocabulary (think of a 12-year-old reader) 13. Write with active voice sentences 14. Sign the letter with your full name, address, email address and telephone number 15. Revise and edit your first draft a. Check for spelling, grammar and punctuation mistakes b. Remove unnecessary content and unnecessary words – 250 - 400 words c. Check the sequence of ideas 16. Find out the editor’s name and address from the editorial page/webpage 17. Find out how you should send the letter (e.g. fax,...
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...THE ANALYSIS OF THE EDITORIAL The editorial is entitled “Power plant emissions verified remotely at Four Corners sites, largest point source pollution in U.S.”. The editorial reveals a grave danger of the new form of pollution. The article was published on the 20th of May, 2014 on the website http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/05/140520100527.htm. The author of the article is a well-known science correspondent Nick Collins. The article is addressed to the people who are concerned about the environment. Basically, the main thing here is that a critical barrier to any aimed towards controlling greenhouse and pollutant gas emissions is our inability to verify inventories and reduction of emissions claimed by individual nations following implementation of new. The author of the article provides a survey of a recent research. According to this research, using satellite-based remote-sensing equipment can allow scientists, and therefore policymakers, to determine with accuracy whether (CO2), carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides detected in the vicinity are truly from the plant. The article outlines the results of the survey, conducted by some well-known researchers. The author also monitored the isotopic 13C composition of CO2, which serves as a fingerprint of emissions from power plants and matched it to that of the local coal. The author's remote observations also show that 75 percent of the atmosphere (~10 km) in the region containing these two power...
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...Editorial Evaluation (Crumley) “The Dismissed DSK Case: Everyone’s A Loser” is the article selected for the editorial evaluation. This article was written by Bruce Crumley which was published in Time magazine on August 24, 2011. This is about the dismissed sexual assault case charged by Nafissatou Diallo, a hotel maid, against Dominque Strauss-Khan (DSK), who was then an International Monetary Fund chief. (2011) Just by the title (Crumley) “Everyone’s A Loser” the reader can already tell that it is literally the inference of the author after the case was dismissed. The author maintained his inference by describing the effects of the case to both parties and to most of the readers. (2011) The author pointed out the inferences of Diallo’s supporters that “they were thrown under the bus by the prosecutors” with their assumption that the prosecution was “fearful of losing a high profile attempted rape case against a rich and powerful man”. According to the supporters, the prosecutors requested for a dismissal “based on lies she told that had nothing to do with her accusations of assault.” The “lies had nothing to do with the accusations” had been identified as a statement of appeal to prejudice by poisoning the well because the request for dismissal was 25 pages and there were other facts why the prosecutor made his inference and decided to request for dismissal. Consequently, Diallo became a loser because her attacker was now free although she could pursue a civil case. (Crumley...
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...Batman’s unorthodox, vigilante ways have flooded the streets of Gotham. Thus, there has been ongoing debates on whether or not he is right or wrong. Batman has recently been discussed as an “aberrant psychotic force” (Miller 1.41.7), as well as a ruthless vigilante, that could be tampering with the foundations of our democracy. It has also been said that a whole new generation, might be at risk of being tainted and influenced negatively based on Batman’s actions of crime fighting. Consequently, Batman’s vigilante ways need to be hindered, to prevent a negative influential impact on Gotham’s society. Any mentally stable individual can conclude a respectable perspective of the Batman. The motives and methods that he uses can easily be identified as deranged. An “aberrant psychotic force” (Miller 1.41.7) might simply be the most straightforward way to describe the vigilante menace. People then approach the question “What instances would consider him unstable?” There are many circumstances that show the Batman’s indecent behavior, but let’s take a prime example of his enjoyment for inducing fear onto others. The vigilante has been seen not long ago on Gotham Towers’ roof top demonstrating his “negotiating” tactics. Alongside the Batman was a member of the mutant gang, tied up to the edge of the building. Where suddenly the gang member was pushed off, leaving him swaying from the highest point in the city (MIller68). These tactics used, cannot be seen as normal, because it is...
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...Kyndal Hundley Barbara Hauke English 102 02 Dec. 2014 Black Is Where It’s At Intrigued by Chrysler Summer’s passage “America's Complicated Relationship With Black Culture,” a recent tweet has raised a controversial topic. The tweet reads, “It’s too bad our society does not like black people as it much as it loves black culture.” Summer brings awareness to the fact that we consistently turn to the black culture for what’s considered “hip.” Even in “white, suburban” high schools, Summer includes, the black culture is the mimicking outline of the trends we see. The author seemingly suggests the black culture symbolizes youth. Wrapping up, Summer finalizes by concluding a genius remark; “America has found a way to honor a culture while mistreating its people.” Throughout the text, the author uses many approaches to gain the readers’ attention. Fortunately the topic itself was fascinating enough to grasp attention, while unfortunately the author is unsuccessful at introducing the topic well. While reading, my mind often wandered. Reading the text more than once was essential in order to fully grasp the message the author was trying to send. Summer uses excellent ethos by using examples from different eras--- all the way from Elvis to Justin Bieber. Any audience is able to relate to that. Pathos and Logos is absent in the text. Also, the tone of the text is exceptionally mono-tone. Possibly the reason it’s difficult to stay focused while reading this passage is due to...
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...Bennjamin J. Hall American Government Editorial Paper We The People (Washington D.C) In the upcoming election many voters are still undecided in terms of which candidate is going to win and keep their vote. The harsh reality is that although your vote counts; the swing states matter most. If you’re in a swing state MORE questions arrive in making your voting decision. Many citizens of this great nation forget three simple words. WE THE PEOPLE. Deciding to vote on a candidate; if you’re in a swing state the pressure resides on you to VOTE. Voting is the most powerful tool we as citizens have. WE elect these officials and tend to forget that IT WAS our vote that brought them into office. When voting for a candidate; you NEED to evaluate the candidate. There are several ways to do so. When voters evaluate a candidate’s character, they tend to be black or white. Either the candidate is one thing, or the opposite. A candidate is a leader or a well-spoken business man, a phony or the real deal. One-dimensional characterizations makes for easy political attacks and self-satisfaction among those who simply want to affirm their existing ideologies. You can test a current candidate by comparing them to their opposing political party. You can look for certain leadership qualities that will be useful in Capitol Hill, and around the country. These qualities consist of political skill, management ability, crowd capturing, attitude & temperament. However, it is probably...
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...Frankenstein Editorial While immoral, the monster’s behavior in reaction to his social isolation is understandable. He is lead to a wrong path not by personal choice but through the blinding trail caused by isolation. The monster feels no compassion from others and has no one to go to for help leading to his unavoidable uproar. Social isolation causes anxiety and aggression according to Science Daily. This ties in with Frankenstein’s monster because where isolation is hinted anger can be spotted in the monster’s actions. “When I viewed the bliss of my protectors, the bitter gall of envy rose within me.” (Pg. 92) This quote refers to the monster’s quiet observation of the cottagers. It provides evidence that his isolation is causing him to progress through emotions being he knows he may never feel what the family he observes does. He hides from judgment as well as worries about the reactions of others leading to the closest human contact he can obtain being a spectator. Another situation in which the monster’s isolation is shown to cause outrage is when he attempts to befriend the cottagers. As he plans to open up to De Lacey first being the judging capable by the blind is greatly handicapped he soon discovered his plan was indeed disastrous. Isolation is once again felt when the monster is talking to De Lacey and Felix enters driving him away with no questions asked. “I know not; despair had not yet taken possession of me; my feelings were those of rage and revenge.” (Pg. 97)...
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...Editorial Cartoon Project Due date _____________________ You will read, analyze, and evaluate at least two political cartoons. They can be found in newspapers, news magazines or online. In the College Board’s AP Language course description, it says students are to analyze graphics and visual images and determine how such images relate to written texts and serve as alternative forms. First, let’s explore some analysis techniques from the Library of Congress website: http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsandactivities/activities/political-cartoon/ Click on the “About This Activity” tab and the “Learn More About Political Cartoons” tab. You may find some links on the Library of Congress website to cartoon sites. The analysis guide below is also on the Library of Congress website. Directions 1. Find two political cartoons (newspapers, news magazines, online) 2. Visit the Library of Congress website 3. Using the persuasive and rhetorical criteria below, write a one-half page to one page analysis for each of the cartoons. (word-processed, single-spaced) 4. Include a Works Cited page for the project (combine the information from both cartoons) 5. Include both cartoons 6. You will be evaluated on the clarity, depth, and accuracy of your analysis! Cartoon Analysis Guide Symbolism: Cartoonists use simple objects, or symbols, to stand for larger concepts or ideas. After you identify the symbols in the cartoon...
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...connotations can be either disproven or counteracted through other means. And in project three I remediate my argument through Prezi and other media such as political cartoons, videos and medical statics that would enhance my argument. First off I started with Prezi, which is a “presentation tool that can be used as an alternative to traditional slide making programs such as PowerPoint. Instead of slides, Prezi makes use of one large canvas that allows you to pan and zoom to various parts of the canvas and emphasize the ideas presented there” (Prezi 2015). I thought the use of Prezi would help me better convey my argument while making it interesting to the audience. My next media to use in my remediation was Political cartoons (also known as editorial cartoons) which can be defined as “illustrations or comic strips containing a political or social message that usually relates to current events or personalities” (WW2). They can show Symbols, Caricatures, Stereotypes, Analogies, Juxtaposition, Irony, Captioning, and labels. By using political cartoons I can demonstrate tropes on both supporting and against, while persuading the audience. One such political cartoon depicts a women in a doctor’s examination table talking to her doctor after some testing. Her doctor is standing in front of her and he says “The bad news is your illness has no cure. However, the good news is we can manage your pain with medical marijuana. But the really bad news is I’ll be arrested if I prescribe pot. So…Take...
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...Welcome to WritePoint, the automated review system that recognizes errors most commonly made by university students in academic essays. The system embeds comments into your paper and suggests possible changes in grammar and style. Please evaluate each comment carefully to ensure that the suggested change is appropriate for your paper, but remember that your instructor's preferences for style and format prevail. You will also need to review your own citations and references since WritePoint capability in this area is limited. Thank you for using WritePoint. The Greenhouse Effect on Global Warming By: Crystol Woodfin Pollution in our [Use "we," "us," or "our" to mean yourself and coauthors, not general humanity (or yourself and the reader)] world is leading to increased Global Warming. This Global Warming is a problem that if it doesn't effect us, it will effect [Check spelling--"effect" is a noun, the result of some action (The effect of the weather can be mood changes); "affect" is a verb--it acts on something (Weather is affecting human moods)] all future generations to come. Global Warming is a problem that all of us can solve, and it should be solved through the work of our community. The Global Warming Problem is a big problem, with such an easy solution . [do not leave a space before a period] Global [Attach the period to the last word of the sentence, not the first] Warming is caused by the Greenhouse Effect. The Greenhouse effect causes the sun's rays...
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...Collaboration Assessment Guide Please complete this guide and submit it with your evidence to S1 Collaboration Assessment Guide, depending on which segment of the course you are completing.Complete part 1 at the beginning of the activity. Complete parts 2 through 5 once the activity is complete. Part 1: Pre-Collaboration Planning Use this worksheet to help you plan and organize your team for your Collaboration requirement. You should work in a group of two to five members to complete your collaborative activity. I will collaborate to complete the assessment on the topic Political cartoon “Free woal Coats”____________________. Team Members Information | Team Member Names | Role(s) in Project | Email | Instructor Name | My Name: Lana Saeed | Agree with the taxes. | Lana.sameh@hotmail.com | Rebekah Maggio | Partner: Rachel Nunez | Agree with the taxes. | rnunez1998@seminole.flvs.net | Rebekah Maggio | Partner: Brianna Shafer | Agree with the taxes. | brianna7498@seminole.flvs.net | Rebekah Maggio | Collaboration Project Planning 1. Divide the following tasks between members of the team. Your responsibilities in this assignment will include: * ___Lana Saeed_________________ Organizes overall project * ____Rachel Nunez________________ Coordinates communication * __Brianna Shafer________________ Composes writing elements of project * _Rachel & Lana___________________ Locates research information needed for project * ___Lana...
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...The idea of a gondola in the Hamilton region. The purpose of this essay is to persuade citizens that the idea of a gondola to carry people from the mountain to the lower part of the city is a good idea. The author is suggesting that the use of the land would've been much better spent on a gondola than what eventually got put there. The authors main points are that Gondolas add much to a dirt aesthetic, they are much cheaper than a light rail train would be, and that is would just be simply foolish to not consider it as a serious option. The author provides stats on the matter at hand, for example, that is would be cheaper than an LRT and he also points out that many “jurisdictions” have up and running cable cars or gondolas and Hamilton is simply behind the time. Some literary proofs that the author used was rhetorical question when he states “what if proponents had simply given up on it?” It is an effective use of a literary proof because it makes the reader think about what he asks, but then he follows it up with an answer. Based on the arguments that the author brought up, the idea of a cable car in the city of Hamilton to bring citizens from the mountain to the lower city, is a valid argument and would also add to the appeal of the city. Apple being “ordered” to provide a backdoor to a terrorist phone and private information. This article is about The FBI and the American government requesting apple to create a backdoor to their security software in order for the authorities...
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...Intel is a multinational corporation famous for its work with microprocessors. While widely regarded as the benchmark against which many if not all other processors are measured they have not always been flawless, particularly in the early 90’s when they shifted from naming their products with numbers to actual names. That is of course not to say that the naming process had anything to do with the fault, it’s simply a handy landmark in remembering the occurrence of the so-called Pentium flaw. The “Pentium flaw” is an inherent calculation flaw that as built into one of the first Pentium microprocessors. It could be described as a very rare division miscalculation that caused an error in output approximately 61 times per billion calculations. It was brought into the mainstream by Thomas Nicely in October of 1994 after he had written computer programming to tally prime numbers. He noticed that rarely his calculations seemed suspect. After checking his work repeatedly and eliminating other factors he narrowed the malefactor to a defective pc from Intel. It was then verified by the company itself that the problem was already known after being discovered by a co-op student named Tom Kraljavic who was working for Intel at the time. Oddly though they took no steps at the time to correct or even directly address the problem. While the flaw itself was extremely rare and didn’t affect casual users it could have greater consequences in scientific fields requiring more precise calculations...
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