This is my final argumentative paper for my english course. I messed up and my professor is allowing me redo my work. I need this paper to be great. I will attach my paper that I already have before for help. The reason my paper was not accepted my work was because I only had 2 good souces (required 8) and I did not use them well in my paper. My paper also sounded generic. “this reads very well and seems focused and organized, though not highly “argumentative.” But I became quite concerned as I looked more closely at your sources; see my comments in the rubric and on the paper itself. Your citing of sources in the paper is not very clear either. It’s hard to tell what information and ideas come from sources and what is your own analysis or thinking”. Insturctions: Submit the following:
- Argument essay, with specific title, and Works Cited (MLA) or References (APA) list following the essay. Suggested length: 8-10 pages, not including the Works Cited or References list. Write as concisely as possible, but if you need to write 11 or 12 pages, that’s acceptable. But not 20 pages.
- Writer’s Statement (guidelines below). It goes after the Works Cited or References list. If you prefer, you can upload it as a separate document. Just be sure not to hit Submit until you’ve uploaded all files you want to include.
- Tools you used in doing the project, which might include argument worksheet, a grid, or any tool that helped you to visualize the conversation among your sources and develop a logical argument.
Writer’s statement:
- What was your initial inquiry question? How did it change as you worked on the project?
- What is the exigence for your argument? (What rhetorical situation compels you to make this argument?) Describe your audience and purpose.
- Were you able to pursue an open-minded inquiry, with a goal to learn rather than to “win” the argument? What processes did that entail (such as humble listening to various perspectives, consciously acknowledging your preconceptions and biases)?
- What is your enthymeme? (claim plus major reason) Did you also have to argue for an underlying assumption, warrant, or major premise? If so, what was that, and why did you feel the need to argue it?
- Explain several substantive revisions you have made as you worked on this argument essay. Be very specific; don’t just say, “I went through and clarified many passages.” Note: If you prefer, submit an annotated revision document, explained below.
- Explain your use of resources such as course readings, the University Writing Center, the Library Research Guide, consulting with a librarian, etc.
- What question(s) do you have for me as your instructor to help you improve this argument and grow as a writer of argument? I don’t really care about the writing statement to be honest, you can change mine up a bit. My main focus is the paper. Create a new paper addressing the topic, use 8 souceres (in text citation’s) do not use chat gpt please. Let me know if you need more information.