Challenge #4
Overview Part 1
Watch this first!
Overview Part 2
Watch this next!
Choosing a Topic/Issue
Some thoughts on what to focus on.
Doubling Down?
More options for topics/issues to argue.
"Sufficient" Clarification
Be sure to watch this to know how many reasons/counterarguments you need.
Topic Chosen!
Watch to see what I did with a new topic, and my next steps for the demo.
Plan: Reviewing Research
This step takes time. Do not put it off.
Plan: Thesis and Reason Thoughts
Writing the THESIS, and Thoughts about Reasons
Completed Plan!
Watch to see what a completed plan looks like.
Drafting Overview
A quick tour of the W1 Drafting Template.
Conclusion Part 1
Watch the very first steps in starting your draft!
Conclusion Part 2
All you need to do for the conclusion for now...
Body Paragraphs Part 1
Drafting the first two elements of the BP Frame.
Body Paragraphs Part 2
Drafting the last three elements of the BP Frame.
Body Paragraphs Part 3
Introducing and establishing credibility of sources, and being clear with evidence.
BP Part 4: Opposing Claims and Counterarguments
Check out how I made my first counterargument work as one of the reasons for my claim in BP #2.
BP Part 5: Block Quotes, and the 80/20 rule
When and how to use Block Quotes, and formatting rule exceptions.
Sufficient Evidence? Credibility of Sources?
Oh, boy. Watch this video where I realize one of my sources is not going to work, and what I need to do about it.
Intro Part 1
Body done? Time for the intro. Here we go. In this one I focus on introducing the opposition, and alluding to refutation.
Intro Part 2
Check out how I utilize a source to provide background information, and articulate my subject identification.
Intro Part 3
Attention Grabber and Call to Action (and Title) last. This is my complete draft 1.
Self-Assessment and Revision
Watch this to understand how to make Draft 1 into Draft 2, and get ready for Feedback.
Peer Review
A review of the protocol for getting and giving peer review.
Completing the Challenge
Don't forget to PUBLISH!!!
