Arguing a Position Norton.pdf OT rlemusana Norton Field Guide to Writing with Readings, Sixth Edition academic Engaging with the Text literacies 1

X x 5 Arguing a Position Norton.pdf OT rlemusana Norton Field Guide to Writing with Readings, Sixth Edition academic Engaging with the Text literacies 1. The THESIS of Alex Weiss’s argument is "Video games are not rhetorical work or investments for which people should be compensated; situations they are escapism." What REASONS and EVIDENCE does he offer to support this thesis? Do you agree with him? Why or why not? genres 2. At the end of his essay, Weiss writes that "attempting to bring real- fields world law into virtual realms-and putting monetary value on time processes spent immersed in a virtual world-seems dangerous." Given the ruling in the case at the Dutch Supreme Court, what policies and strategies issues regarding behavior in online games need to be legally ironed research out in the next few years? Who should be involved in the debates over how online games are policed? media/ design 3. What is Weiss’s STANCE toward gaming in this argument? How does he reveal his stance? readings 4. Weiss titles his argument "Should Gamers Be Prosecuted for Virtual Stealing?" How does the TITLE function in this argument? How would you respond to the question it poses? 5. For Writing. In an essay, explore one of the issues that emerging technologies (such as immersive virtual reality, driverless cars, and 3D printing) are giving rise to. Explain the issue and take a stand on it, ARGUING for how it should be addressed and who should be 63. Arguments 9 59OF Rain DELL E