Analyze an Article
Completion requirements
In this practice exercise, read an article, either online or in print, that discusses a current event. Identify the author's claim, audience, purpose, and tone.
In three to five paragraphs, explain your reaction to the article. For example, you might consider the following questions:
- Do you agree with the author's claim?
- Do you think you are a member of the intended audience?
- Does the tone of the article seem appropriate to the intended audience and purpose?
- If not, what would you change to better accomplish the author's purpose?
After you complete this activity, identify the audience of your own argumentative essay. The topic is:
"How does my selected activity or characteristic impact success in an Internet-based college course?"
Grading method: Highest grade