PURPOSE:?Using the information you read in Chapter 5, you?ll select an opinion article from the New York Times.?Your purpose

PURPOSE: Using the information you read in Chapter 5, you’ll select an opinion article from the New York Times. Your purpose is to analyze the authors’ main points of disagreement and to probe the ideas, beliefs, values, and concerns that underlie their disagreement. 

REQUIREMENTS: Write an essay of 850 – 1000 words to write a comparative analysis essay that exams the points of disagreement between two authors. You are required to follow through on the Guide to Writing, chapter 5. Be sure to follow instructions completely. Your essay should follow the Sequenced Comparison example or Alternating Comparison example. 

• You must include at least 3 sources in your essay. (1) source #1 from New York Times; (2) source #2 from New York Times; (3) an authoritative source that helps frame the issue. Review Week 10 Assignment page for specifics.
  
• You’ll need to select an explanatory strategy to use for the analysis of your sources as outlined in the textbook.

AUDIENCE: You’ll have to identify an audience for your essay. Review the "Way’s In" section of the Guide to Writing to ensure you engage your readers.

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS:

• Your thesis must indicate you are writing a comparative analysis (as outlined in the textbook) with a focus and purpose. (you do not include cited material in your thesis statement or topic sentences)

• You are not making an argument about the topic you’ve selected, you are evaluating the argument of others, your tone should be neutral.

• Do not rely on retelling as part of your composing process. Word count is without cited material.  

• Do not use 1st or 2nd person unless you are using it in the introduction as an introductory strategy.

• Ensure your sources meet the assignment requirement.

• Review the rubric for specific assignment expectations.

• Review the Improving the Draft: Revising, Editing, and Proofreading when you begin revising your draft.

• You will need to submit a rough draft to Brainfuse for review following the following guidelines to inform the tutor what type of help you need (review the how-to videos in the FAQ if needed). The rough draft should be submitted at least 3-4 days before the assignment is due. You will need time to revise the essay based on the comments you receive.

• Submit all required documents AND comments as outlined below.

Format Guidelines:

• Your format must be in traditional MLA essay structure. Review essay examples in the textbook for specifics.
  

• Use the default settings on your word processing program (“normal” margins,12-point font, Calibri or Times New Roman). 

• Double-space your essay and include page numbers (use the MLA essay template in Microsoft Word). 

• You will need to cite all your resources from the readings/videos if you reference the material. (Use the ICE method to introduce your cited material).

• Your paper should be submitted as a .doc or .docx file. 

• Save/name your assignment as LastName#4.