In a four-to five-page analysis, address the following in a well-developed and structured...

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In a four-to five-page analysis, address the following in a well-developed and structured essay.

Provide a clear and detailed introduction.
- What is the topic and why is it important?
- What are the multiple sides of the debate?
- What is your thesis or point of view on the topic?
Summarize the topic/angle/purpose.
- What is the topic of the article?
- What is the angle or argument that the writer presents?
- What is the purpose of the article? What does the writer want the audience to do with the information they are presented with?
Analyze rhetorical appeals.
- How does the author use appeals to reason (logos)?
- How does the author use appeals to emotion (pathos)?
- How does the author use appeals to credibility (ethos)?
- What appeals are used most effectively? What is the impact on the argument?
Provide a counterargument.
- What are the opposing arguments to the argument?
- What are some reasons why the argument is incomplete or illogical?
- What are some examples or forms of evidence that show why or how the counterargument is incomplete or illogical?
- What are the reasons why the original argument is stronger?
Explain your position.
- What is your evaluation of the issue?
- How does utilizing a counterargument make your analysis stronger?

Remember, you must include detailed examples and analysis to help support your claims. Select your topic wisely and be sure to address each part of the prompt as this assignment will be used for your Week 7 Persuasive Presentation.

Grading Rubric

Item	Description	Value
Topic/Angle/ Purpose Summary	Topic, angle, and purpose are summarized to help build a foundation for understanding the argument.	20
Rhetorical Appeals Analysis	There is a clear evaluation of the use of rhetorical conventions including rhetorical appeals, audience, and context.	30
Counterargument Development	A clear and detailed counterargument is explored that considers rhetorical conventions and audience awareness.	50
Position Explanation and Analysis	Attention is paid to style conventions utilized. Value judgments are conveyed concerning the effectiveness of the argument.	30
Mechanics	Standard language conventions are used for appropriate academic and professional communication. Attention is paid to grammar, syntax, spelling, and punctuation. Citations are in APA format.	20
TOTAL		150

Taruna · Accepted Answer

5
ARTICLE ANALYSIS AND REVIEW 
Introduction 
	Human societies are built with a purpose to learn from the knowledge and experiences of others. In fact, the term ‘social animal’’ is rightly associated with the personalities of human beings. By living in a particular society, people tend to send and receive various modes of impressions that help them either positively or negatively to shape their lives. In the context of the same, peer pressure is something that people discuss a great deal of in the modern context. The chosen article by Diaz N. entitled as Peer Pressure and why it can be a Good thing highlights the merits of having peer pressure in life. The author states that not always, peer pressure is something that should be seen with negativity; it has positive signs as well. People should carry the notion with them that peers should be chosen carefully so that the degree of learning that they get is of high quality. 
Brief Summary 
	At first, it is noteworthy here that Diaz takes up the sensitive topic of peer pressure right from the beginning of the article as positive. Most often, people confuse peer pressure with something that serves negatively to people. It is, as per the observation made by Diaz in the article that leads to some inspirations in life that people can get from their own community. The author provides the example of good people who have excelled in life and have earned a good name and fame. By keeping their company, one can simply get positive aura as an influential factor to get success in life. Additionally, she is of the view that peer pressure is not something that always develops negative tendencies; it also provides positivity in life by inculcating good habits and hobbies, if the company that someone has kept is of high quality. 
	Moreover, in terms of making choices to have peers, it is advisable that one should keep in mind to make careful choices. If someone decides to expand the peer community, he or she should think of the influences that he or she might receive in the company of new peers.

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