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

Question 1

Format:

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B: a multimedia presentation

Question 2

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

Question 3

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

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B: breaking into two sentences

Question 4

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

Question 5

Which slide title would be best?

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B: Food Safety

Question 6

Choose the image that best supports this point: “Farmers have already widely adopted genetically modified soybeans. More than 80 percent of soybeans grown in the United States are modified.”

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C: Graph of genetically modified soybean growth

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

Topic:

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A: genetically modified foods

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

Select the three pieces of information that should appear on this slide.

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A: The fear is not based in facts.; B: Genetically modified foods are equally safe, says the FDA.; D: Common fruits are genetically bred.

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