| Title of Article + Proper MLA Citation for Works Cited page | Kate Warrington, Natasha Kovalyova, and Cindy King, “ Assessing Source Credibility for Crafting a Well- Informed Argument,” “Writing Spaces: Readings on Writing,” volume 3, paged (189-203). 2020. |
| Summarize the article — include your reaction, thoughts, anything to help you remember its claims. 100 to 150 words | In this article we learn how to use critical thinking strategies to help select credible sources for research papers. This article teaches us the importance of ethos, pathos, and logos and how to properly use the tactics when writing. We learn seven questions that help us evaluate an argument to determine whether an author is credible and logically acceptable. I really liked that the authors mentioned that credibility is established, not an “innate quality.” By showing you know who argues against your case, your audience will take your argument earnestly. The authors also explain the importance of accepting nothing at face value. The authors show us the importance of asking the tough questions with examples. |
| Define new terms and concepts by quoting or paraphrasing the original author. | “Striking as it might sound, credibility is not an innate quality. Credibility is established.” page 194
“You will come to understand that strong, well-defended arguments need support, just as, for instance, most singers need a solid back-up band. And like any good front person, you should audition and choose carefully those who will stand behind you.” page 201 |
| How does this reading connect to other articles from class and/or your own research?
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I think that all of the articles from class are teaching us how to properly write a research paper or an argumentative paper. They are also showing us how to properly evaluate essays. |
| Based on the reading, craft one question to act as a springboard for class discussion. | From the reading we learned the importance of not being biased when writing a paper. What practices do you do to ensure that you are not biased when writing? |