SOAP
This method is used as an activity to prepare for writing an essay and stands for “subject, occasion, audience, and purpose” (Barker par. 2). It is utilized to define the style of writing, its topic, and the target audience to make an essay persuasive and interesting.
Elements of an Essay
The title reflects the main topic of an essay and its central claim, and it has to be attractive to the reader (Bullock et al. 49). The introduction defines the tone of the essay, contains the thesis statement, and helps the audience understand whether the paper is worth reading. The conclusion summarizes the main findings and rephrases the thesis statement.
Thesis Statement
The thesis statement defines the main claim that the author makes in the essay, and it is important, as it helps the reader see the argumentation and topic covered in the subsequent paragraphs (Bullock et al. 49). ‘Apart from making life more convenient, technological innovation hurts health, physical activity, and mental health’ is an example of the thesis statement.
Good Paragraph
It needs to have a topic sentence and supporting details while emphasizing the importance of cohesion (“Elements of a Strong Paragraph” par. 1).
Reasons to Begin a New Paragraph
The main reasons are new arguments, topics, questions, and concluding remarks, as they ensure the logical flow of the text.
Meaning of ‘Analyze’
This concept explains the cause-and-effect relationship and provides logical reasoning for the particular actions of the characters or events (Bullock et al. 8). Simultaneously, it helps analyze various means of figurative language used by the narrator.
Audience and Essay
The targeted audience defines the writing style, usage of figurative language, and the complexity of argumentation. For example, there is no need to include complicated terms when aiming at the public while using definitions will be recognized among scholars.
Linda Flower to Create Common Ground between the Author and Audience
According to Flower (2000), the most important aspects to consider are the topics that the audience is interested in, attitudes towards the subject, preferences, and different needs. Discovering these matters will help get the expected response to the rhetorical situation.
Different Types of Audience
The main audience types may include scholarly professionals, supervisors, colleagues, peers, teachers, competitors, and strangers (Bullock et al. 17).
Qualified Statement
Qualifiers are the words that are used to emphasize particular aspects and make the meaning of the argument strong and expressive or show uncertainty (Bullock et al. 13). ‘It seems that playing video games has a positive impact on decision-making in real life’ is an example of a qualified statement.
Ground and Warrant in Argument
Ground and warrant are important elements of an argument where the grounds are usually represented in the form of facts such as percentages and dates. Meanwhile, the warrant tends to link the grounds with the central claims and explains their relevance to the thesis statement.
Rogerian and Aristotelian Arguments
The Aristotelian argument focuses on using ethos, logos, and pathos while explaining personal claims, offering counterarguments, and providing more facts to support the statement. Meanwhile, the Rogerian argument discusses the issue, the counterarguments, personal thesis, and analysis in a neutral tone while prioritizing rationality in concluding.
A Credible Source
A credible source is a publication that a writer can use as a basis for the argumentation (Bullock et al. 411). The important aspects to determine the credibility of the source are the place and year of publication, the relevance of the topic, the authority of the author, and the target audience.
An Annotated Bibliography
Annotated bibliographies present detailed reference list entries and provide information about the articles or publications such as their summary, description, and applicability to the selected topic (Bullock et al. 158).
A Summary
The main elements of the summary include a description of the problem, the viewpoint of the writer, and evidence used to support the argument. These matters assist in understanding the opinion of the author, and these findings can be utilized as a basis for the analysis.
Works Cited
Barker, Nona. “Lesson 1 – Writing Process/Prewriting.” Boisestate, 2014, Web.
Bullock, Richard, et al. The Norton Field Guide to Writing with Readings and Handbooks. W. W. Norton & Company. 2016.
“Elements of a Strong Paragraph.” Trinitydc. 2013, Web.
Flower, Linda. “Writing for an Audience.” Language Awareness: Readings for College Writers, edited by Paul Eschholz, et al., 2000, pp. 139-141.