10-20-15

1. 10-20-15 Argument Goals: • Understand midterm grades • Review Paper 3 issues • Discuss textbook Ch 14

2. Semester Grades

4. Key issues for Paper 3: Thesis: “identify and describe a main difference” Topic Sentences: claims that support thesis Hook: grabs the reader’s interest Titles of articles & names of authors Support that is adequate, accurate, & logically arranged MLA format for header, title, & in-text citations Conventional spelling and use of punctuation Conventional, clear, precise use of language

5. Thesis: “identify and describe a main difference” These articles both focus on Monsanto’s patent enforcement, but they tell very different stories about how and why Monsanto enforces those patents. While they both focus on a similar topic, the main difference between these two articles is the purpose for which they were written.

6. Topic Sentences: claims that support thesis These articles both focus on Monsanto’s patent enforcement, but they tell very different stories about how and why Monsanto enforces those patents. Barlett and Steele portray Monsanto as abusing power by using their corporate status to place their interests about others. Barlett and Steele produce a lengthy argument, targeting the abuse Monsanto inflicts on its customers. Monsanto, on the other hand, portrays themselves as a benevolent corporation. Monsanto’s article is published as a defense for the corporation and serves to negate the evidence that has been brought up by Barlett and Steele. These two articles focus on another aspect of whether or not the crime of reusing patent seeds occurred with the Gary Rinehart situation. Though both articles produce representations of Monsanto, they differ in how they discuss the company’s patent enforcement.

7. Topic Sentences: claims that support thesis While they both focus on a similar topic, the main difference between these two articles is the purpose for which they were written. “Monsanto’s Harvest of Fear” was written primarily as an attack article, while “Why Does Monsanto Sue Farmers Who Save Seeds” was written as a defense to the previous article. Another way to tell that one article is an attack article and one is a defense is by the form of publication and intended audience for which each article was written. Another story both articles use is the Rinehart story, but they use it for different reasons. The use of evidence is also a major difference between an attack and a defense article. It is clear that the major difference between the articles is their purpose.

8. Hook: Grab the reader’s interest Investigative journalists Donald L. Barlett and James B. Steele seem to have a bone to pick in their article “Monsanto’s Harvest of Fear.” The multinational agricultural company Monsanto has been catching a noticeable amount of publicity recently. Is it sensible for a company to sue its own loyal customers, most of whom are farmers just trying to make a living? Imagine a company that sues their own customers. Have you ever wondered about who makes your food?

9. Titles of articles & names of authors “Monsanto’s Harvest of Fear,” by Donald. L. Barlett and James B. Steele “Why Does Monsanto Sue Farmers Who Save Seeds?” by Monsanto Monsanto’s Harvest of Fear Why Does Monsanto Sue Farmers Who Save Seeds “Monsanto’s Harvest of Fear” “Why Does Monsanto Sue Farmers Who Save Seeds”

10. Titles of articles & names of authors “Monsanto’s Harvest of Fear,” by Donald. L. Barlett and James B. Steele “Why Does Monsanto Sue Farmers Who Save Seeds?” by Monsanto Barlett and Steele The authors They Donald. L. Barlett and James B. Steele The authors They It He Monsanto Monsanto is a corporation (“it”) made up of people (“they”); Monsanto is NOT an individual (“he”)

11. Support that is adequate, accurate, & logically arranged These articles both focus on Monsanto’s patent enforcement, but they tell very different stories about how and why Monsanto enforces those patents. Barlett and Steele portray Monsanto as abusing power by using their corporate status to place their interests about others. Barlett and Steele produce a lengthy argument, targeting the abuse Monsanto inflicts on its customers. Monsanto, on the other hand, portrays themselves as a benevolent corporation. Monsanto’s article is published as a defense for the corporation and serves to negate the evidence that has been brought up by Barlett and Steele. These two articles focus on another aspect of whether or not the crime of reusing patent seeds occurred with the Gary Rinehart situation. Though both articles produce representations of Monsanto, they differ in how they discuss the company’s patent enforcement. Introduction & thesis Barlett and Steele, point 1 Barlett and Steele, point 2 Monsanto, point 1 Monsanto, point 2 Both articles, point 3 Conclusion

12. Support that is adequate, accurate, & logically arranged While they both focus on a similar topic, the main difference between these two articles is the purpose for which they were written. “Monsanto’s Harvest of Fear” was written primarily as an attack article, while “Why Does Monsanto Sue Farmers Who Save Seeds” was written as a defense to the previous article. Another way to tell that one article is an attack article and one is a defense is by the form of publication and intended audience for which each article was written. Another story both articles use is the Rinehart story, but they use it for different reasons. The use of evidence is also a major difference between an attack and a defense article. It is clear that the major difference between the articles is their purpose. Introduction & thesis Point 1 Point 2 Point 3 Point 4 Conclusion

13. MLA format for header, title, & in-text citations

14. Conventional spelling and use of punctuation Some punctuation is easy; however, some sentences present challenges. Some punctuation is easy. Some sentences, however, present challenges. Some words are tough: “effect” is not the same as “affect.” Although not all words are difficult. Although not all words are difficult, some words are. Barlett, not Bartlett, helped write one of the articles.

15. Conventional, clear, precise use of language In Anniston, Alabama, the pollution from the production of PCB’s has left the soil contaminated from all of the pollution left behind by Monsanto’s factory. The strategy that Barlett and Steele use is overriding the visual senses of the reader by overloading him with evidence. ??? Trying to exemplify that Rinehart is the individual in the wrong and the corporation does not have time to deal with someone not willing to do corporate. ??? For instance the story of Gary Rinehart. Barlett and Steele use Rinehart and his treatment by the investigator to negatively criticize the company. Barlett and Steele use examples like Mr. Rinehart and now Jeff Kleinpeter to show how Monsanto’s greed can draw a bad public relations situation to them. X create bad publicity.

16. Chapter 14 highlights: strategies for argument Analogy Classification Comparison/Contrast Definition Description Example Humor Narration Problem/Solution Reiteration Describe a similar situation Divide it into parts Identify similarities & differences What it is; what it isn’t Paint a vivid picture of it Pile up examples Disarm objections by poking fun Tell a story (or tell stories) Identify problem; propose a solution Strategically repeat key points Cause/Effect Identify causes and/or effects

18. Clarity and fluency Context, audience, purpose, and task Organization, formatting, and style Credible, relevant sources Appropriate, relevant, and compelling