{"id":37950,"date":"2024-11-15T23:05:27","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T23:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/what-central-argument-is-ibram-x-kendi-making-in-how-to-be-an-antiracist-b-in-what-ways-does-kendi-make-a-strong-argument-in-what-ways-does-kendi-make-a-weak-argument\/"},"modified":"2024-11-15T23:05:27","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T23:05:27","slug":"what-central-argument-is-ibram-x-kendi-making-in-how-to-be-an-antiracist-b-in-what-ways-does-kendi-make-a-strong-argument-in-what-ways-does-kendi-make-a-weak-argument","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/what-central-argument-is-ibram-x-kendi-making-in-how-to-be-an-antiracist-b-in-what-ways-does-kendi-make-a-strong-argument-in-what-ways-does-kendi-make-a-weak-argument\/","title":{"rendered":"What central argument is Ibram X. Kendi making in HOW TO BE AN ANTIRACIST? (b) In what ways does Kendi make a strong argument? In what ways does Kendi make a weak argument"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\n
\n
\n
PROMPT :::: ((a) What central argument is Ibram X. Kendi making in HOW TO BE AN<\/b><\/span>
ANTIRACIST? (b) In what ways does Kendi make a strong argument? In what ways does Kendi<\/span>
make a weak argument? Take a position on the work as a whole and argue either in defense of<\/span>
it, or against it. Make certain to cite appropriate text evidence when making your points.<\/span>
Remember that you are NOT simply writing a book review. You should also include two (2)<\/span>
academic article within your analysis. The<\/span> <\/span>fi<\/span>nal product should be a minimum of 1250 words.<\/span>
(DO NOT include the prompt on your paper.)<\/span><\/b>
______________________________________________________________________________<\/span>
NOTES ON GOOD ACADEMIC WRITING (aka, Evidence-based argument)<\/span>
Good evidence-based argument writing (i.e., good academic writing) consists of a<\/span> <\/span>thesis<\/span> <\/span>(a clear<\/span>
statement of your argument),<\/span> <\/span>claims<\/span> <\/span>(the smaller steps of the logical argument),<\/span> <\/span>evidence<\/span> <\/span>(text in<\/span>
support) and<\/span> <\/span>explanation<\/span>. That\u2019s it.<\/span>
Thesis: overall argument about the text<\/span>
Claims: smaller statements that, if proven, add-up to or support your thesis<\/span>
Evidence:<\/span> <\/span>showing<\/span> <\/span>\u2013 not just telling \u2013 where the text is that supports your claims & Explanation:<\/span>
of how evidence can be read in a way that supports your claims<\/span>
The idea is to move<\/span> <\/span>away<\/span> <\/span>from both (a) simply expressing opinion or your feelings, into making<\/span>
arguments about text that can be substantiated with evidence\/text (and debated with other<\/span>
arguments according to an examination of text); or (b) writing summaries of texts that simply<\/span>
restate what they already say, rather than make an argument that analyzes<\/span> <\/span>what<\/span> <\/span>they say and<\/span> <\/span>how<\/span>
they say it.<\/span>
The easiest way to make sure that your thesis is an appropriate argument is to make sure that<\/span> <\/span>it<\/span>
answers a question (the prompt)<\/span>, and one that can be argued<\/span> <\/span>for<\/span> <\/span>with evidence from the text in<\/span>
support.<\/span>
INTRODUCTIONS<\/span>
Intro paragraphs in a paper this short should still do the job that Intros do, but should do so<\/span>
briefly and with no wasted words:<\/span>
(1)<\/span> <\/span>identify the topic and the potential site of debate or impetus for interpretation;<\/span>
and<\/span> <\/span>(2)<\/span> <\/span>then get quickly to a statement of a thesis that is<\/span> <\/span>clear<\/span> <\/span>and which<\/span> <\/span>answers the prompt<\/span>.<\/span>
A good THESIS answers the prompt, provides its<\/span> <\/span>reasoning<\/span>, and gives some sense of what will<\/span>
follow in the body paragraphs.<\/span>
BODY PARAGRAPHS<\/span>
Body paragraphs should focus on making your argument \u2013 that is, presenting<\/span> <\/span>evidence<\/span> <\/span>for your<\/span>
thesis from the text and<\/span> <\/span>explaining<\/span> <\/span>how and why it can be interpreted in the ways that you are<\/span>
arguing for.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n
\n
\n
Claims<\/span>
Claims are the smaller steps of your argument \u2013 they are like mini arguments that, taken together,<\/span>
\u201cadd- up\u201d to your overall thesis, while also introducing the kinds of evidence from the text that<\/span>
you\u2019ll be working through.<\/span>
*It is a good habit to start paragraphs with a claim statement. Paragraph breaks should come<\/span>
when you shift from claim to claim (thus helping to signal the organization of your argument<\/span>
itself).<\/span>
*One good test of your writing is to PULL OUT your claims and put them side-by-side to see if<\/span>
they make a kind of mini-version of the logic of your argument. They should be arranged in a<\/span>
meaningful order as well. Here is an example from the sample of that test:<\/span>
Evidence<\/span>
The evidence, of course, is the text that you are presenting in support of your claims. What<\/span>
counts is that you present evidence from the TEXT itself, either quoted or in paraphrase.<\/span>
**Whether quoted directly or paraphrased, evidence must always be cited<\/span>
parenthetically.**<\/span>
Explanation<\/span>
Finally, you need to explain how\/why the evidence you\u2019ve given can be read or interpreted as<\/span>
supporting your claims. NOTE that in the example above (as is quite common), it often requires<\/span>
more writing in explanation than it does in cited evidence (i.e., quotations) to make a good<\/span>
argument.<\/span>
Conclusion<\/span>
The main goal of the conclusion is to tie your work back to the thesis. How does everything<\/span>
relate back. Don’t simply restate what you wrote in your introduction. You have made an<\/span>
argument that ties back to your thesis. Lead us there and \u201cWow\u201d us in the end.<\/span>
See also the RUBRIC below.<\/span>_____________________<\/span>
General: Thesis<\/span>:<\/span>
Claims<\/span>:<\/span>
Use of evidence<\/span>:<\/span>
Explanation<\/span>:<\/span> <\/span>of evidence<\/span>
Writing Assignment Grading Checklist \u2013 In Order of Priority<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Meets the assignment criteria for length, argument type, deadline, etc.<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>No arguable thesis<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Minimal attempt to state an arguable thesis<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Arguable but problematic thesis<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Arguable, sound thesis with statement of reasons<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Arguable, sophisticated thesis with statement of reasons<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Paragraphs aren\u2019t unified under clearly stated claims<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Governing claims are identifiable but problematic<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Claims are identifiable, work to unify paragraphs, and relate to the overall thesis<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>No, or minimal, relevant evidence<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Some valid, relevant evidence presented and cited<\/span> <\/span>\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Adequate relevant evidence presented and<\/span>
cited<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n
\n
\n
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Superior use of valid, relevant evidence<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Evidence presented is not explained relative to claims and argument<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Evidence is explained relative to claims and argument but not sufficiently, or not in an<\/span>
integrated fashion<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Adequate explanation of evidence relative to claims integrated into body paragraphs<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Superior explanation of presented evidence, and\/or superior integration with claims\/evidence<\/span>
Organization<\/span>:<\/span>
Audience<\/span>:<\/span>
POSSIBLE DEDUCTIONS:<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Poor construction\/organization<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Structure and organization relatively clear and sensible<\/span> <\/span>\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Clear and sensible structure and<\/span>
organization<\/span>\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Language and ideas of the paper are not appropriately directed toward the<\/span>
intended audience<\/span> <\/span>\u25a1<\/span>
Language and ideas of the paper address the appropriate audience<\/span>
Mechanics\/style<\/span>:<\/span>
Format:<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Quotation marks (double\/single, placement, etc.)<\/span> <\/span>\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Quotations introduced, integrated, and<\/span>
punctuated correctly<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Page layout (font, margins, page numbering)<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Parenthetical citations where appropriate<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Works cited page format (if required)<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Mechanical and\/or stylistic issues serious enough to impede comprehensibility of argument<\/span> <\/span>\u25a1<\/span>
Frequent mechanical and\/or stylistic issues; generally problematic or awkward writing<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Some mechanical and\/or stylistic issues, but generally clear<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Negligible mechanical and\/or stylistic errors<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Clear and sophisticated writing<\/span>
Sentence structure<\/span> <\/span>is varied and their content is clear at first reading.<\/span>
Word choice<\/span> <\/span>establishes a credible voice or tone for the essay.<\/span>
Sentences written in a<\/span> <\/span>clear<\/span> <\/span>and<\/span> <\/span>concise<\/span> <\/span>style even when presenting complex ideas.<\/span>
\u25a1<\/span> <\/span>Essay title and heading format<\/span>
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


<\/div>\n


<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

PROMPT :::: ((a) What central argument is Ibram X. Kendi making in HOW TO BE ANANTIRACIST? (b) In what ways does Kendi make a strong argument? In what ways does Kendimake a weak argument? Take a position on the work as a whole and argue either in defense ofit, or against it. Make certain to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"disciplines":[3],"paper_types":[],"tagged":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions\/37950"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/questions"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37950"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions\/37950\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37950"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"disciplines","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/disciplines?post=37950"},{"taxonomy":"paper_types","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/paper_types?post=37950"},{"taxonomy":"tagged","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tagged?post=37950"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}