Notes on argumentation http://papyr.com/hypertextbooks/comp1/logic.htm
and arguments of fallacy- http://www.csun.edu/~dgw61315/fallacies.html
Examples:Simpsons "Tiger Away" and Monty Python: Bad Reasoning
Notes on paragraph development and transitions via UNC http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/paragraphs.html
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/transitions.html
This next link will take you to your next reading assignment, "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao." You can read it online, but please print out and bring to class on 4/29. I would also like you to post a general reaction to the story, focusing on a theme or aspect that you found important. I will also post some specific questions at a later date. http://www.newyorker.com/archive/2000/12/25/2000_12_25_098_TNY_LIBRY_000022398?currentPage=1
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Your Research Paper
I would like you to post twice with this blog response. Once from your perspective, answer all the prompts below, and once responding to a classmate.
1. Summarize what you think your research paper will be about including your working thesis.
2. What were some difficulties you had with this project?
3. What did you feel you learned, either about the process or about your topic?
4. Is there anything still bothering you, or do you have any questions? Feel free to come back here if something comes up during the writing process, but make sure you come back and read and respond to at least one person.
1. Summarize what you think your research paper will be about including your working thesis.
2. What were some difficulties you had with this project?
3. What did you feel you learned, either about the process or about your topic?
4. Is there anything still bothering you, or do you have any questions? Feel free to come back here if something comes up during the writing process, but make sure you come back and read and respond to at least one person.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Controversial Issues and Argumentation
NY Times Op-Ed Columnist Nicholas D. Kristof asks the questions "Is It Better to Save No One?" in regards to the United States' military intervention. Take a look at the article and post your thoughts.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/03/opinion/03kristof.html?_r=1
There is also a Facebook page where you can comment or take a look at the larger community response, but you'll need a Facebook account, so of course that's optional. We take a minute in class to look at some comments as well. http://www.facebook.com/kristof/posts/211325985545103
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