Read Student Proposal Essay #5 (“Abortion Pro Choice”). Then, in 300 words or more, explore the questions below:
How do you feel about the student’s use of context? Is enough context provided? Does it tie directly to the thesis? Is it overly broad?
Evaluate the second paragraph as if it were a paragraph workshop in-class. How do you feel about the topic sentence, line of reasoning, use of evidence, tone, etc.?
How does tone affect the essay’s quality? Consider hedging, paragraph length, line of reasoning, and other aspects in your response.
Why does the student conclude the essay with their counterargument? How effective is the counterargument? How would you change it?