Writing Research-Supported Arguments
Paper details:
Primary Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 200–250 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
For this Discussion Board, please complete the following:
We live in a digital age, where research is at your fingertips. Whether you use a computer, tablet, phone, or smart watch, you probably do research more often than you think. Research is simply gathering information to learn more about a topic. Using research to support your writing can help you sound more credible to your audience, make a stronger case for something you want, or convince someone of your point of view on an issue that is important to you.
Think about a hobby or interest that you have. This could be a sport you like to play, a craft you make in your spare time, an activity you do with your friends or family, or some other interest that you are passionate about. Respond to the following:
Describe your hobby or interest.
How could you use research to help you convince someone else to take an interest in it?
Tips for Completing Your Post
As you think through your answers, consider what questions or concerns someone else might have about your hobby or interest. How could you answer their questions or concerns using research?
CITES:
Board, Editorial. English Composition. Available from: Colorado Technical University (), (2nd Edition). Worcgods of Wisdom, LLC, 2014
