For this essay, you will choose a controversial article from a newspaper to analyse. Use the information Part One of Everything Is An Argument to begin your analysis.

You may use an American newspaper or a newspaper from abroad.

Some questions to consider:

· How is the argument presented?

· What techniques are used to convince the reader?

· Is the argument based on Logos, Pathos or Ethos? Does it use a combination of all three?

· Are logical fallacies used?

· What judgement can you make about the newspaper and audience by the techniques that are used? Are views liberal or

conservative? Demographics?

Process and guidelines:

· Read the article you have chosen carefully.

· Think about the topic and create a working thesis. Your thesis statement should be the last sentence of the introduction.

· Plan your body paragraphs by making an outline and deciding which examples/explanation you will use in each paragraph to support your topic sentences. Be sure to take examples from throughout the article.

· Be sure each paragraph has a clear topic sentence.

· Plan your introduction and conclusion. Remember that beginnings and endings are very important.

· DO NOT SUMMARIZE the article. Analyze the article instead.

· Your essay should be 3-4 double spaced pages (use MLA format).

· Explain your ideas clearly; write well developed paragraphs; organize your ideas logically. Be sure to cover the requirements of the assignment.