Q Let's talk about arguments! ? Directions: Step 1: Read! You have now submitted a final draft of your Summary & Response Essay, and now we are going to learn a little more about Argument. Before you begin reading, you might preview the questions below and take notes as you find answers! 1. Read the What is Argument?Links to an external site. page in the Lumen English Composition 1 Co-Req Course 2. Read Types of ArgumentLinks to an external site. page in the Lumen English Composition 1 Co-Req Course 3. Read the The Argumentative EssayLinks to an external site. page in the Lumen English Composition 1 Co-Req Course Step 2: Watch! Step 3: Post Your Response to the Discussion Board by Wednesday Respond to the following prompt in a full paragraph, (at least 250-300 words). You can use evidence from both the readings and the videos. IIf it's relevant, include your own personal experience. You can also refer to anything you learned from Lecture on Writing Academic Essays or Introduction to Thesis Statements. 1. What makes a strong argument? 2. What should the thesis include? 3. What elements can be used to persuade your audience? 4. How might being able to develop a strong argument help you outside of this class? 5. What more do you need to know about writing arguments? Are you ready to try to write one? Step 3: Read and Respond to Your Peers by Friday Once you have written your responses, you are to respond to two of your peers' posts in at least 100 words each. Reply to two posts that have yet to be responded to by a classmate. If everyone's post has been responded to, evaluate the ones with the least amount of replies. For example, if every student has at least one reply, then respond to the students who only have one or two replies instead of those who have 5 or 6 already. Use your personal experience, if it's relevant, to support or debate other students' posts. If differences of opinion occur, debate the issues professionally and provide examples to support opinions. To reply to a peer, click "Reply" under their post, type your reply in the text box and click "Post Reply." Grading and Submission: To receive the full credit, you must submit initial response on time and respond to two of your classmates on time. Please respond in full sentences and be as detailed as possible. Remember to answer all the required questions asked for in the prompt. Your initial post should be around 300-400 words while your responses should be at least 150 words and go beyond "I agree/disagree." You may also refer to the rubric attached. For quick tips on your initial post, check out the Writing a Good Discussion . If you need help submitting the discussion, remember to utilize our Canvas Discussion Guide. The following Canvas Guides will help you successfully submit this assignment and review your feedback: ? How do I reply to a discussion as a student? ? How do I edit or delete discussion replies as a student? ? How do I view and sort discussion replies as a student? ? How do I view the rubric for my graded discussion?