Please write an essay in which you analyze one chapter of Tom Nichols’ The Death of Expertise.

Please write an essay in which you analyze one chapter of Tom Nichols’ The Death of Expertise. This is an open-ended assignment, and you may narrow it in any fashion you choose. You need to use two secondary academic sources, and the paper must be 1000 words (4 pages). Remember, this is a persuasive (not informative) essay. You should consider your audience and have a clear, specific thesis supported by evidence and details. You may ultimately develop and flesh out this essay into your research paper. Remember to use MLA format.

Suggested Approach:

In your analysis of one of his chapters, you might consider the following: How does Nichols’ overarching theme of “the death of expertise” play out in this chapter? How does Nichols establish his credibility as an author? How does he use rhetorical strategy to further his argument? What evidence does he provide? What is his main argument? Cite at least three pieces of quoted evidence from his text to substantiate your claims. Are there any flaws in his logic? What can you add to his argument? What is significant about his argument? What do outside sources say about the issue that you have decided to address? If you had the power to do so, how would you address and change the practices mentioned in the chapter that you have chosen?