Research Workshop: Writing and Presenting the Argumentative Essay, Part 1

Question 1

Format:

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a multimedia presentation

Question 2

Topic:

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genetically modified foods

Question 3

Audience:

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other students

Question 4

Purpose:

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to argue a position

Question 5

Before creating the presentation, evaluate the essay you will use as your basis. A strong argument should include the following elements. Check all of the elements you have in your essay.

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an introduction with a clear thesis that states my claim; a clear reason that support my claim for each of the three body paragraphs; evidential support for each reason in the form of facts, statistics, or examples; a response to a counterclaim, if one can be argued, that is a valid objection to my claim; a conclusion that reinforces my claim and summarizes my argument

Question 6

What would be the best way of revising the second sentence for a presentation?

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breaking into two sentences

Question 7

All of the following revisions should be made to make your essay appropriate for a speech. Select all of the revisions that you made to your essay.

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I kept most of my language formal.; I used strong verbs and active voice.; I shortened my sentences by breaking them into shorter parts.; I added personal and second-person pronouns to relate to my audience.

Question 8

Which slide title would be best?

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Food Safety

Question 9

What should you do to improve this slide? Check two choices.

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use a font that’s easier to read; use a light background with dark text

Question 10

Which rewrite of the third sentence could be appropriate for a speech, but not an essay?

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Do you eat nectarines or seedless grapes? Then you already eat foods modified by genetic breeding.

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