English Argument and Rhetoric for Ages 15 to 19 Course

What you will learn in 2 lessons

1. 1

   How to Write an Argumentative Essay

   Start here

   The learner writes an argumentative essay that develops claims and counterclaims fairly, supports and qualifies them with evidence, links reasoning with transitions and keeps a formal style.

   6 learning goals

   What you will learn

   1. 1.Read the task and take a clear position
   2. 2.Back your claims with evidence and reasoning
   3. 3.Treat the other side fairly and refine your claim
   4. 4.Argue from sources
   5. 5.Organize the essay and write in a formal style
   6. 6.Write a strong essay in the time you have
2. 2

   How to Write a Research Paper

   The learner narrows a research question, gathers and evaluates sources, integrates quotations and paraphrase, avoids plagiarism and documents sources in a standard style.

   6 learning goals

   What you will learn

   1. 1.Plan a research project around a focused question
   2. 2.Find and judge the sources your question needs
   3. 3.Turn reading into notes, synthesis, and a thesis
   4. 4.Use sources smoothly and honestly
   5. 5.Document sources in a standard style
   6. 6.Write, finish, and present a long project