Evaluating Arguments

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In an essay of approximately 500 words, write an evaluation of the argument by one of the three opinion pieces: Caroline Randall Williams “My Body Is A Confederate Monument” Body Is A Confederate Monument” New York Times York Times (28 June 2020), Robert Pape and Keven Ruby “The Capitol Rioters Aren’t Like Other Extremists Capitol Rioters Aren’t Like Other Extremists” The Atlantic (2 February 2021), or Caroline Choi “Street Art Activism” Harvard Political Review (21 October 2020). Evaluate the editorial’s thesis, purpose, methods, and persona. Since this is an evaluation, you will want to state your claims and your support for your position. This paper will be graded based on the following criterion: 1. Have you fairly stated the writer’s thesis and summarized the writer’s supporting reasons? 2. Have you indicated where you will be taking your reader in your critique? 3. Have you commented not only on the logos (logic, reasoning) but also the ethos (character of the writer, as presented in the essay)? 4. If there is an appeal to the pathos (appeals to emotion), is it acceptable? 5. Is your analysis effectively organized? 6. Does your essay clearly indicate your agreement/disagreement with the writer? 7. Is your tone appropriate?