Prewriting: Issue Analysis
How those arguments are supported:
People/Groups/Organizations on this side of the issue:
Identity issues involved:
Here is the Link to the Guidelines for the Issue Analysis Rough Draft/Final Draft:
There are four main points that need to be covered in the body paragraphs:
A focused overview of each side of the issue (1 paragraph for each minimum)
Discussion of the claims, grounds, warrents, and backing for each side of the issue (1 paragraph for each minimum)
Discussion of the people/groups/organizations on each side of the issue (1 paragraph for each minimum)
Examine the most vocal people/groups/organizations on each side of the argument and analyze what that means for the argument. (reputations and public opinion matter)
Look at how the supporters identify themselves, and/or how identity plays a part in who supports this side of the issue. (religious beliefs, political affiliation, cultural identity, ect…)
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of their position, without criticizing or supporting it.
You should also look into how the various people/groups/organizations respond to the criticism of their position on the issue.
Analysis of the issue and each side. Discuss any strengths/weaknesses and what they mean for that side of the issue and/or the argument being made (can be one or two (or more) paragraphs, can also be included in other paragraphs instead)
