MAIN POST
This week, you will submit a formal outline for your argumentative research paper, which is due next week. To help you think about outlines, you will read this reading, answer a critical question about it, and then apply the author’s ideas to how you will plan your paper. Finally, you will review three sample outlines and decide which to use for your paper.
First, for this discussion, read the following reading and answer the associated question (100+ words). Be sure to quote and cite from the reading in your response:
Option 1 Tannen, D. (2014). Sex, lies and conversation: Why is it so hard for men and women to talk to each other? In G.H. Muller (Ed.), The McGraw-Hill Reader: Issues Across the Disciplines pp. 117-122. New York. NY: McGraw-Hill.
p. 122, Writing, Question 3: Writing an Argument: Tannen states, Once the problem is understood, improvement comes naturally. Argue for or against this position.
Second, consider how the author’s argument applies to your writing. What points can you apply, especially when it comes to planning or outlining your paper? (100+ words)
Third, review the three versions of outlines for writing. Explore the merits of each type of outline. Identify which version you believe would most support your intended major writing assignment for this course. (100+ words)
PEER POST
In 100-150 words, respond to two peers’ main posts. Examine whether each post clearly supports the peers ideas about the merits of each outline and the choice of outline format for the intended major writing assignment. Offer your ideas as to other ways of seeing the value in one or more of the proposed outline formats.
REQUIREMENTS
Main post is due by Wednesday at 11:59 PM Eastern. No credit will be awarded for late posts without instructor approval.
Peer posts should be posted on a different day from the main post and no later than Sunday at 11:59 PM Eastern.
Use objective point of view only rather than subjective. (See page G-8 for an explanation.)
