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GrandThunder1290 Locate an article in your Up for Discussion textbook, which makes…Locate an article in your Up for Discussion textbook, which makes an argument (contains a claim). The article you use must be derived from Sections I or II of the Reader (pages 196-370) Be sure the article takes a stance (i.e. is argumentative).  Choose just one article. Be sure to choose a whole article, not just a section of an article. If you aren’t sure if you have used the whole article, you might want to check the index or table of contents for page numbers.You MUST follow my organizational plan and thesis template.  In other words, I am giving you the basic structure for the thesis and the paper!I.  Introduction:  Present your hook statement.  Then, introduce and summarize your article.  The summary should include the main argument, main ideas, and means of proof.  Don’t forget to cite in MLA at the end of the summary (before you present your thesis).  Present your thesis at the end of the introductory paragraph.  Use this thesis template:  The text is/is not effective due to ___________, _________, __________, and __________. If part of the text is effective, but another part is not, present a “two-fold” thesis.  Just identify what is effective and what is not. (Look at the structure below for the points.)II. Body Paragraph I: Credibility of the Author.  How does the author set up their credibility within the text?  How does this make the text effective or ineffective? You are welcome to include an outside factor or two (such as if the author has a PhD, for example), but try to stick to factors within the text.  You are analyzing ethos (the author’s reputation for honesty and reliability, in other words).  Give examples directly from the text, in other words. Cite the examples in MLA.  Keep in mind that the blurb presented before each article is not part of the article.III.  Body Paragraph II: Appeal to Audience.  You will discuss the effectiveness of the author’s appeal to the audience. Firstly, identify the intended audience (through clues in the text).  Does the author effectively or ineffectively appeal to this audience?  How?  How does this prove the whole text is effective or ineffective? Give examples from the text. Cite the examples in MLA.IV.  Body Paragraph III: Validity of Logic.  You will discuss logic in this section.  Remember, you are not showing whether or not you agree, you are only showing if the logic is solid or if it is flawed. Give examples from the text. Cite the examples.V.  Body Paragraph IV: Quality of the Evidence.  You will discuss the quality of the evidence.  Is the evidence credible? How do you know? Is it representative?  Is it manipulative (too emotional, for example)?  Is there sufficient evidence to support the claim? Is the evidence relevant to the claim?  Give examples from the text. Cite the examples in MLA.VI.  Conclusion: Tie up the paper without repeating everything you just proved.  You are welcome go over some of the main ideas, but try to leave the audience thinking.  In other words, don’t just summarize your paper.Arts & HumanitiesEnglish