ENG 122 week 1 DQ 2

  

Ashford 2: – Week 1 – Discussion 2

 

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Reference the

Discussion Forum Grading Rubric

for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.
 

     

Argument,   Keyword, and Thesis Statement Workshop

 Prepare

• As you prepare to write your second discussion for this      week, be sure to complete the following: 

• Read Chapters 1, 3, 4.2, and Appendix A in the       textbook.
• Read “Research Paper Guidelines.”
• Read “An Introduction to Argument.”
• Review the Ashford University Library’s Nitty gritty: Generating keywords tutorial (Transcript)
• Review the Ashford University Library’s Quick ‘n’ dirty       tutorial
• Review the grading rubric       for this discussion  

Reflect

• Before drafting your initial post, take time to reflect      on the approved research topics for your final paper. Considering the      information in this week’s instructor guidance and readings, choose the      research topic that suits you best. Choose a topic that is interesting,      has a clear argument, and allows you to remain objective. We will be using      research and logic to support our arguments in this class. It may be      difficult to remain objective if you feel emotionally or spiritually      connected to the subject.

Write (due Thursday, Day 3)

• In 200 to 300 words, share your chosen research topic      for this class and write a few sentences on each of the following:
• Share the kind of argument you hope to make and why.
• Identify five to ten keywords for your library research      and explain your choices.
• Write a single-sentence thesis statement for your      research paper and compare it to the “Thesis Checklist.”
• Include any areas of confusion or questions you have      for the class and/or your instructor.

Guided Response (due Monday, Day 7)

• In 125 to 200 words each, respond to at least two      classmates. Provide feedback on any area of confusion and answer any      questions your classmate has posted. Support your responses with      information from the course materials (including the textbook), instructor      guidance, articles, Ashford University Library, and Ashford Writing      Center. Be sure to include 

• A detailed explanation of why you agree (or disagree)       with your classmate’s chosen style of argument for the research paper       topic chosen.
• Suggestions for additional library search keywords for       your classmate’s research paper topic.
• An analysis of your classmate’s thesis statement       according to the textbook, the Ashford Writing Center, and other course       materials.
• Make every effort to read all posts and responses in      this discussion. You are strongly encouraged to follow up with classmates      who have responded to your post. As always, you may respond to more than      two classmates if you choose.