What are strengths and weaknesses of approach article used

Reference no: EM13795230

Overview

One of the most important moves academic writers can master is the art of analysis. This assignment will help you to develop the skills necessary to determine the meaning found within a text.

To be clear, the intent of this essay is not to argue for or against the content; instead, we are analyzing what the article does in terms of the following:

purpose,

approach, and

effectiveness.

Assignment

Read the articles "Care for sailor who died after Great Lakes collapse marked by missteps: reports" by John Keilman. And "Turkey and U.S. Plan to Clear ISIS From Strip of Syria's North" By ANNE BARNARD, MICHAEL R. GORDON and ERIC SCHMITT. Use the following questions to guide your analysis:

1. What is the purpose of the text? In other words, what exactly is the position the article takes and/or what does the author want his or her readers to believe and/or do after reading the article?

2. What strategies does the text use to attempt to achieve its purpose? Give examples from the article. In other words, does the article use facts, examples, experiences, logic, assumptions, data, sources, expert opinion, and so on to prove his or her position? Be sure to give examples. You could also try to determine if the position is presented as more of a Classical argument or a Rogerian argument.

3. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the approach the article used? In other words, what would you have liked to see more of in the article? Less of? What worked? What didn't work? Do you detect bias that is unreasonable? Does the author use unreasonable assertions, stereotypes, or faulty information to make his or her points? Does the author place the opposition in an unfair light? Does the author distort the arguments of those who disagree? Does the author fail to recognize the weaknesses in his or her own position? Does the author leave out important information? Does the author back up his or her assertions with evidence, or does he or she simply make assumptions? What would most improve the argument? Explain your answers.

Reference no: EM13795230

Questions Cloud

Write essay that explain important idea in your reading : Write an analytical essay in which you explain and develop one important idea that you have found in your reading and writing process that is interesting to you.

Fortune magazine and concepts of theory : Fortune magazine and concepts of theory

Find the critical value corresponding to a sample size : Find the critical value for zα/2 that corresponds to a degree of confidence of 98% - Find the critical value for tα/2 corresponding to n = 12 and 95% confidence level.

Appointment of federal judges differs from supreme court : Explain how the nomination and appointment of federal judges differs from Supreme Court Justices. As well, explain how does the selection and length of terms differs between Supreme Court Justices and members of Congress.

What are strengths and weaknesses of approach article used : What are the strengths and weaknesses of the approach the article used? In other words, what would you have liked to see more of in the article?

Self-reflexive journal : In this week's journal entry, you will critically reflect on your own beliefs and biases about your Final Research Paper topic by using the concept of self-reflexivity.

Identify the types of meal functions planned for the event : Document and justify how the catering for the event will be covered, in-house or outsourced. Identify the types of meal functions planned for the event.

Police department roles and functions : Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you address police department roles and functions. Include the following in your paper:

What purpose does the business plan serve : What purpose does the business plan serve.

User Account

All Pages