Mothers in combat boots. Policy Review

Persuasion Discussion question-answer this part in a paragraph!!! search for the following articles: Sherry, M. M. (1991). In praise of the F word. Newsweek, 117(18), 14. Eberstadt, M. (2010). Mothers in combat boots. Policy Review, (159), 33-44. Answer the following questions in response to one of the above essays:

What was your initial reaction to the essay?

Did you find it interesting and/or convincing? Why or why not?

Were there any terms or ideas in the essay that you had to research? What did you learn?

Research the author. Did you learn anything about the author that could add to your understanding of the essay? Was the author successful in persuading you? Why? Why not?

Part 2. Persuasive Essay Rough Draft . This essay explores the persuasive mode, one of the more common kinds of writing you’ll experience throughout your college and professional career. Your goal is to persuade your audience to consider your position on a controversial subject. Understand, there is seldom a definitive right or wrong answer in anything. You should anticipate the real possibility that some of your readers will not initially agree with you on your stance. Part of this essay requires that you take opposing viewpoints into consideration when making your argument. By truthfully representing the strengths of your opponent’s point of view, you show that you have considered more than one option when making your decision. This gives you more clout with your audience. Criteria The rough draft of your essay should contain the following basic features: A well-defined issue that is controversial by nature A clear thesis statement that demonstrates the position you will be taking throughout the essay A counter argument with at least one credible source defending the opposing viewpoint A refutation to or compromise with the counter argument In addition to the above, the rough draft of your essay should be:

From 900 to 1200 words in length, typed in Times New Roman, 12pt. font, double-spaced, with one inch margins Written primarily in third person Edited for spelling, mechanical, grammatical, and typing errors