Week 6 (Lesson 11)

Week 6 (Lesson 11)

By Miz B

​Knowledge Review:

• Planting a Naysayer

​New Skills:

• What is an annotated bibliography?

• How is an annotated bibliography formatted?​

Knowledge Review: Planting a Naysayer

Let's review what we learned last week!

​An opposing viewpoint, and "overcoming" the opposing viewpoint, makes your ideas and writing much more PERSUASIVE!

Why is this the case? Because it shows confidence to plant a naysayer (opposing viewpoint), and it shows creativity to respond to or rebut the naysayer!​

​"Planting a naysayer" means you have typed the opposing viewpoint's argument succinctly (briefly) and accurately in your own words. Be careful to not sound biased or dismissive of the opposing viewpoint; be fair but but write succintly (don't make it too long).

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EXAMPLE TEMPLATE PHRASE 1:

• Of course, many will probably disagree on the grounds that ________________________________. (Insert 2-3 sentences from the opposing viewpoint.) However, evidence strongly suggests that _____________________________________________. (Mention a strong rebuttal in 2-3 sentences.)

​Example Naysayer Template Phrase 1 in Use:

• Of course, many will probably disagree on the grounds that many professional black athletes are seen as popular and wealthy. However, evidence such as recorded outbursts by former L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling strongly suggests that an old regime of racist athletic team presidents and owners still see black athletes in terms of criminality (Goyette).

​You can also make a concession when you make an argument. A concession means that you grant or acknowledge that the other side has some valid objections, but you must still maintain your own argument/ position.

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EXAMPLE TEMPLATE 2:

• ​Proponents / opponents of _____________ are right to argue that __________, but they exaggerate when they claim that ___________________.

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EXAMPLE IN USE:

• Opponents of ​Title IX are correct that some men's athletic programs have been shut down, but they exaggerate when they claim that this has caused pain and financial losses to men's programs. By and large, dominant men's athletic pograms such as football and baseball have been untouched, and are funded in lopsided ways compared to women's programs such as swimming or softball.

Multiple Choice

It is important to represent opposing viewpoints fairly, but they should be kept concise (2-3 sentences) for a short essay.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

It is important to rebutt (respond to) an opposing viewpoint so that . . .

• You sound credible and trustworthy.

• Your position is clear and persuasive.

• The opposing viewpoint is prevalent and extensive.

• It fits with a Rogerian pattern of argument.

Multiple Choice

Making a concession means that. . .

• You you have demonstrated evidence to counter the opposing viewpoint.

• You have used a template phrase to include an opposing viewpoint.

• You agree with an opposing viewpoint to a limited extent.

What Is an Annotated Bibliography?

What Is an Annotated Bibliography?

• ​Alphabetically lists research sources in MLA style

• Summarizes the research sources

• Explains how the writer plans to use the sources in the essay​

WHY Use an Annotated Bibliography?

​Use an annotated bibliography in order to. . .

• Plan your research essay out in advance. (No procrastinating!)​

• Organize your thoughts.

• Share your research with a group of writers or researchers.​

How Do I Format an Annotated Bibliography?

• Use a header on the first page

• Alphabetize entries

• Cut and paste the citation entries into your document​

• Include an annotation for each entry: this is a brief summary and explain what you plan to do with the info​

• Refer to the handout in Canvas to see an EXAMPLE

• Still struggling? Meet with a tutor live in Pisces: Canvas -> ? ->​ "Pisces"

How Do I Format an Annotated Bibliography?

What to Do for Next Time We Meet. . .

• Upload your annotated bibliography (It needs to have FOUR entries related to your topic for Essay #4)

• ​Begin drafting your essay on "Playing Against Steretypes." Remember that you need to include a naysayer or concession paragraph in this essay. :D

You Got This!!