Order 1381350: Executive Summary

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1. Which rubric element is giving you the most trouble?. Why?

The rubric element that I seemed to be giving me the difficult is/was identifying the claims in the article that I chose. The reason I could be having trouble with identifying the claims could be due to the article that I selected. The article I originally selected was an article about Cesar Chavez and as I attempted to identify claims, I found it difficult to confirm what was would be debatable. Also, I am having trouble converting these claims into an actual argumentative essay in order to form the purpose of the essay. I am sure three to four claims can be identified in every article, but any possible guidance in how to identify these for a historical figure would be beneficial for future development.

2. Which rubric element do you feel you are managing the most successfully? Why?

I believe that I have constructed a solid thesis that is somewhat vague, possibly due to the individual I selected, yet at the same time is also very descriptive for an introduction to what my essay entails. I give the reader a brief understand of what is to come in the remainder of my essay. I think I can essentially identify and guide the reader of what is to be expected in my essay. Any possible pointers on how I could expand on my these would be greatly appreciated. If there are several sources that can be recommended or essays that I could analyze, this could help formulate ideas.

3. Which of the fundamental elements of the argument—claims, evidence, implications, assumptions—is most difficult for you to identify at this moment? Why?

Identifying factual debatable claims seems to be a major issue for me and seems to be my weakness. Or, at least, this is my main issue(s) for the article that I have chosen, which is an article based on Cesar Chavez. There are some statements in this article that do not appear to be debatable. I also realize that opinions can vary dependent upon the reader’s perception of facts. When an article is based on a historical figure’s life, how can an argument be developed without downplaying the figure’s achievements?

4. Which of the fundamental elements of the argument has been easiest for you to identify? Where/what is this in your argument?

I have a decent outline for my argumentative essay, although, I am missing the claims. I believe the easiest thing for me is to gather evidence from the article and use it in my essay. I can easily identify a fact in an article and address it. In my first paragraph, I identify the fact that the author assists with understanding why individuals developed a union, movements and the importance of participating in a cause. How many facts should be identified in order to effectively persuade an audience?