Submit a formal outline for your argumentative research paper, which is due next week. To help you think about outlines, you will
read one of two readings, answer a critical question about it, and then apply the author's ideas to how you will plan your paper. Finally, you will review three sample outlines and decide which to use for your paper.
First, for this discussion, choose one of the following two readings and answer the associated question (100+ words). Be sure to quote and cite from the reading in your response:
Option 1 — Tannen, D. (2014). Sex, lies and conversation: Why is it so hard for men and women to talk to each other? In G.H. Muller (Ed.), The McGraw-Hill Reader: Issues Across the Disciplines pp. 117-122. New York. NY: McGraw-Hill.p. 122, "Writing," Question 3: Writing an Argument
Tannen states, "Once the problem is understood, improvement comes naturally." Argue for or against this position.
Option 2 — Gekernter, D. (2014). Unplugged: The myth of computers in the classroom. In G.H. Mul
the Disciplines pp. 212-215. New York. NY: McGraw-Hill.p. 214, "Rhetoric," Question 3; The essay
space. How would you characterize the purpose of each section? How does the author use transit
Second, consider how the authors argument applies to your writing. What points can you apply, e:
paper? (100+ words)
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