Research Workshop: Writing and Presenting the Argumentative Essay, Part 2

Question 1

Before creating the presentation, evaluate the essay you will use as your basis. A strong argument should include the following elements. Check all of the elements you have in your essay.

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an introduction with a clear thesis that states my claim; a clear reason that support my claim for each of the three body paragraphs; evidential support for each reason in the form of facts, statistics, or examples; a response to a counterclaim, if one can be argued, that is a valid objection to my claim; a conclusion that reinforces my claim and summarizes my argument

Question 2

What would be the best way of revising the second sentence for a presentation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

breaking into two sentences

Question 3

Which rewrite of the third sentence could be appropriate for a speech, but not an essay?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Do you eat nectarines or seedless grapes? Then you already eat foods modified by genetic breeding.

Question 4

Which slide title would be best?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Food Safety

Question 5

Select the three pieces of information that should appear on this slide.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The fear is not based in facts.; Genetically modified foods are equally safe, says the FDA.; Common fruits are genetically bred.

Question 6

Choose the image that best supports this point: “Farmers have already widely adopted genetically modified soybeans. More than 80 percent of soybeans grown in the United States are modified.”

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Graph of genetically modified soybean growth

Question 7

What should you do to improve this slide? Check two choices.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

use a font that’s easier to read; use a light background with dark text

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