ENG120 Critique Essay (15 points)
Rough draft due: Friday, 9/26; Final draft due: Monday, 9/29
Relevant essay: “Edward Snowden’s Real Impact.” Here’s the link: https://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/comment/2013/08/edward-snowdens-real-impact.html
Introduction (1 point): 1 paragraph
1. The opening should introduce both the essay under evaluation and the author of that piece.
2. Give a brief overview of the subject—two to four sentences (the author’s thesis and main points or conclusions).
3. State your own personal thesis—your position should be obvious.
Summary (1 point): 1 paragraph
1. Is the summary brief? Complete? Objective?
Analysis of presentation: (4 points): 2 paragraphs
1. Does the author’s argument make sense?
2. Is the text easy to understand or is it confusing?
3. Does the author back up his/her point with evidence and sound logic?
4. Does the author take opposing viewpoints into account?
5. Is the author reliable? Does he/she use reliable sources/information?
Response to the essay (2 points): 2 paragraphs
1. Do you agree or disagree with the basic thesis of the original piece?
2. Whether you agree or disagree (or both), please provide the reasons for your position—don’t just simply state you agree or disagree.
Conclusion (1 points): 1 paragraph
1. The conclusion should clearly state your overall assessment of the piece as well as your personal response.
2. No new material should be introduced.
3. In other words, think of your conclusion as the summary to your paper.
New Techniques (2 points)
1. Transitions that connect the parts (use three) to show elaboration, comparison, contrast, cause and effect or concession: See. p. 108-110
2. Prove that it matters by answering who cares: See p. See p. 95-95; 98-99.
Review Techniques (2 points)
1. Plant naysayer: See. p 82-3.
2. Voice marker: See p. 72-75.
3. Introduce quotations and/or paraphrases: See p. 46.
4. Explain quotations and/or paraphrases: See p. 47. (Note: Techniques 3 and 4 are called sandwich quotations in your text.)
Complete Handout (1 point):
1. To be provided on Friday 9/26.
Participation (1 point):
1. Complete rough draft and bring extra copy to class on Friday.
2. If you email me a copy or forget to print a second copy, you will only get .5 points; if you forget a copy and leave class to print an extra copy, you only get .5 points.
3. Class starts at 9:15. You have until the clock turns 9:18 on my cell phone until it is considered late and you can only get .5 points.
4. There will be problems with the printer. Make arrangements ahead of time.
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