can you please make sure the required analyis question are anwered in each paragraph.Read the attrach files that will help shown exmaple of classwork

AACC

ENG 101

Position Essay

Prof. Weber

Overview

In the Position Essay students will take their understanding of a primary text (Fahrenheit 451) and secondary sources to identify scholarly arguments about the text and take a position in response to the arguments. Students will be provided with secondary scholarly sources and will select three for this essay (one for each body paragraph). After selecting secondary source arguments, take a position on each one of the arguments. In each paragraph the student will agree, disagree, or partially agree/disagree with the scholar’s argument by “taking a position” based on examples and evidence from the text.

Format

This essay of at least 4 full, double-spaced pages (no more than 5) will include five paragraphs (introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion). Each of the three body paragraphs will include quotation from one of the provided scholarly sources provided and one quotation from the novel, for a total of six quotations. In addition, each paragraph will include analysis explaining both the position of the scholar and the student’s position in response to the scholar’s argumentative point (either concurring with the scholar’s point, disagreeing with the scholar’s point, or both.) Students may choose from the pre-selected secondary sources or choose others (all secondary sources must be scholarly in nature.) The essay will be formatted according to MLA standards, including a proper heading and title, spacing, indentations, in-text citations, and a Works Cited page.

Process

Students will have opportunities to discuss the articles and provide a rough draft for review before the due date. Students are encouraged to attend workshops offered by the Writing Center and to make an appointment in the Writing Center or Virtual Writing Center for additional guidance.

Position Essay Grading Rubric

Automatic Deductions: Up to 5 points for improper MLA formatting (indentations, spacing, font style/size, margins). Up to 5 points for improperly formatted MLA in-text citations or Works Cited page. Up to 10 points without citations and/or a Works Cited page. The essay will not be eligible for credit if written on a topic that, at the discretion of the professor, does not align with the assigned topic. The essay will not be eligible for credit if, in the judgment of the instructor, the student has utilized Artificial Intelligence to generate portions of the essay and/or plagiarized in other forms in violation of AACC’s Academic Integrity policy.

POSITION ESSAY SUGGESTED OUTLINE

Introduction

Provide a broad overview of the current thinking about the topic, issue, or problem. Write about how readers of the text have reached different conclusions about its meaning and significance. Mention how different perspectives on the novel help us to better understand its complexities and meanings. Do not include any quotes, evidence, or facts. Include a strong, purposeful thesis statement at the end of the introduction. Sample argumentative thesis: Analyzing secondary sources and the argumentative positions of literary scholars in the context of Fahrenheit 451 provides meaningful insight into the novel’s essential meanings including the lack of human connection, how the citizens in this society bring about their own demise, and the hope for the revival of civilization. Note: This thesis only works if human connection is a thread that connects all three body paragraphs. Other sample thesis statements will be provided.

Body Paragraphs 1, 2, 3

Begin with a topic sentence that identifies the outside scholar’s name and title of the scholar’s work and the scholar’s argumentative claim (see the sample body paragraph for guidance.)

Explain the argumentative claim the scholar makes in this source (1-2 sentences).

Introduce quotation #1 from the outside source. (1 sentence). Note: do not forget the parenthetical citation!

Respond to the quote and the scholar’s claim by taking a position (agree, disagree, or both). (1 sentence). Example: Although Dr. Smith makes a valid point about __________, evidence from the novel proves that Smith’s ideas are flawed.

Briefly summarize a particular scene or scenes from the novel that relates to your position (2-3 sentences).

Include a quotation from the novel that helps prove your position. (1 sentence). Note: do not forget the parenthetical citation!

Provide additional insight into the scene and the quote from the novel. (1-2 sentences).

Explain how the evidence proves your position. (1-2 sentences).

Conclusion

Encourage the reader to keep thinking about the topic by answering one or more of the following questions: Why should readers care about rhetorical devices? Based on the evidence analyzed in the essay, what do we know that we might not have known before about how rhetorical devices function or what role they play in human engagement? Who might benefit from learning about this topic? What new ideas or conclusions can we develop based on this examination of the topic? End with a bold statement or a call to action. In any event, do not summarize the main points already mentioned in the essay.

Ray Bradbury

Prof. Weber

ENG 101

October 21, 2020

Position Essay Sample Body Paragraph

The novel Fahrenheit 451 has become a classic text not only in the United States, but across the globe as contemporary readers begin to see a correlation between the fictional world of Ray Bradbury and the way in which fiction is becoming a reality in our own time today. For example, speech codes and censorship of social media are just two modern examples of how those in power seek to manipulate and control the masses. One of the ways to better understand the novel is to explore some of the scholarly research available to those who want a deeper and more meaningful perspective on the book. These scholars go far beyond a surface-level understanding of the novel and encourage readers to think more carefully about the complex ideas contained within its pages. An analysis of scholarly research on Fahrenheit 451 provides readers with important insight into the novel including the way in which a society can be easily controlled by its government, how the novel hints at a possible resurgence of liberty in its dark ending, the inherent risk in standing up against power, and the hopeful nature of the novel’s ending.

NOTE FOR STUDENTS: This is only one approach to the introduction paragraph.

POSITION ESSAY – SAMPLE BODY PARAGRAPH (AGREEING WITH A SCHOLAR)

In the article, "The Life of The Mind and The Life of Meaning: Reflections on Fahrenheit 451," scholar Rodney Smolla argues the important lesson to learn from the book is that our humanity is the most important part of society and this idea is supported by evidence in the text. Smolla’s argumentative point is that the book is "more deeply about the essence of humanity, about that which makes life worth living" (Smolla 33). Evidence from the text proves that Smolla’s argument is valid. In Montag's society, people are controlled by the media and humanity is lost in the process. Instead of having meaningful conversations, people spend their time engrossed in watching television and other forms of entertainment. More specifically, Montag and Mildred's marriage represents the lack of human connection in this society. Montag and Mildred are clearly disconnected throughout the novel, despite Montag’s efforts to connect with his wife. Mildred is portrayed as a dull, neglectful, and self-centered person who cannot connect with her husband. One direct example that supports Smolla’s argument is the conversation between Montag and Mildred after Montag's watched a woman burn with her books the night before. Montag says, " ‘Will you turn the parlor off? he asked. That's my family’ " (Bradbury 54). Montag asks his wife to turn off the television so he can help her understand the magnitude of what happened and this simple question is powerful in that he has reclaimed his humanity but watches his wife’s fade away. Mildred refers to the shows on the parlor as her "family" instead of connecting with her husband and she is so emotionally detached from Montag that she cannot recognize that her actual "family" (Montag) needs her. Another examples occurs earlier in the novel when Montag stands outside of Clarisse’s house, amazed that she and her family are actually talking to one another instead of watching television. These examples of how basic human connection is lacking in the novel support Smolla’s argument.

The following pre-approved articles may be found in the AACC Truxal library databases (unless otherwise noted). Pre-approved quotations will be provided from some of these sources, but students may choose other scholarly sources beyond this list.

Note: Please let me know if any of the above sources are no longer available, and keep in mind that you are not required to select from the above sources for this assignment or for the Position Essay. You may, with my approval, choose any other scholarly source(s).