ENGL/101 ENGL101 ENGL 101 WEEK 1 DISCUSSION

ENGL 101 WEEK 1 DISCUSSION

Discussion Board Forum 1

Topic: Persuasive Argument

Carefully read and analyze the essay by Hochswender on pp. 153–155 in your Muller & Wiener textbook. After considering how Hochswender uses the features of argument you have learned so far, compose a thread explaining whether you do or do not find his essay persuasive. Use evidence from the essay to support your opinion, and strive to find a balance between pathos, ethos, and logos appeals in your thread.

Discussion Board Instructions

In Modules/Weeks 1 and 4, you will complete Discussion board (DB) assignments.

Discussion Board Forum Participation:

For a Discussion board assignment, the instructor will present a topic that you must address in discussion with your classmates. Participation in the forum is fulfilled in two ways: 1) You must post a thread in response to the instructor’s prompt and 2) you must reply to at least 1 other student’s thread.

Your thread must answer the discussion prompt in 250–300 words. This parameter helps to promote writing that is thorough, yet concise enough to permit other students to read all the postings. As you compose your thread, use the citation format required by your degree program to cite all references to, or quotes from, external authors or sources (check your Prentice Hall Reference Guide and/or its companion website, MyWritingLab, to verify your citations). To let your instructor know which style of documentation you are using, write MLA, APA, or Turabian in the title of your thread, as follows: Title–Citation style (ex. “Hochswender is Persuasive – APA”).

After you have completed your thread, read at least 1 other student’s thread and post a reply that is 250–300 words. The total word count for each forum must be no less than 500 words and no more than 600 words. When composing your reply, please note that statements such as, “I like what you said” or “I disagree with your comment,” do not count as replies. You must explain why you liked or disliked the thread by adding additional thoughts or ideas if you agreed with the author, or by providing alternative ideas or thoughts when you disagree. Use the principles of argument either to rebut or to support the original writer’s point. Keep in mind that regardless of whether you agree or disagree with your classmates’ opinions, you must be respectful and courteous in every interaction. For more on proper discussion, consult the netiquette policy found in the Student Expectations link of this course.

Due Dates for Discussion Board participation:

• Your thread, answering the writing prompt, must be posted to the Discussion board by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the module/week in which it is assigned.
• Your reply to at least 1 other student must be posted to the Discussion board no later than 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the same module/week.

Please review the Discussion Board Grading Rubric before completing the Discussion Board Forums.