Essay 750 Words
Please submit your “Free Search” (30 sites at least) and your Very Good Draft – at least two pages, well written.
The thesis, topic sentences, paragraphs, argument elements and conclusion are all in place.
Remember your last Writer’s Response – keep moving forward…. always forward…
Note:
Please make it MLA format.
Please make sure to use Argument Element in the Essay
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Please take a look for all attachments because they are essentials in the essay.
Normally, many students think up a topic, maybe do some research, write a draft, and look for research that fits the draft. From our class discussion, I hope that you can see that we all need prompts and “outsiders” to shake our minds a bit, and only then start any planning and writing. You research before, not only later to fill out a paper.
A “Free Search” would please Alon, Plato and Hall. Be playful and look around for ideas that prompt and jostle your thoughts. Just go online and look around – cut and paste url addresses and add notes if a site strikes you as interesting. Keep moving and remember – so much is hidden from us. “Yes, and…”
Below is a sample of a “Free Search “ listing – add notes as needed…
1.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/spycatcher/201208/dangerous-cult-leaders
a. Author is an expert
2.
a. Low self esteem
b. Seeking belonging
c. Family issues
3. http://www.mikerindersblog.org/disconnection-the-pr-and-the-truth/
4.
a. Leah Remini
b. Characteristics of cults
c. Good Morning America
5. http://www.csj.org/infoserv_cult101/checklis.htm
6. http://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/15/style/the-psychology-of-the-cult-experience.html?pagewanted=all
7. http://www.workingpsychology.com/cult.html
8. http://cultinformation.org.uk/article_caring-for-cult-victims.html
9. https://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2012/09/20/what-drives-our-need-for-approval/
10. http://www.coachingpositiveperformance.com/13-approval-seeking-behaviours-you-need-to-stop/
11. https://www.familiesagainstcultteachings.org/Support/
12.
a. Rinder- top official
b. Knows Misc closely
c. Primary source
13. https://academic.oup.com/socrel/article-abstract/41/2/137/1609302/Looking-Behind-the-Scenes-in-a-Religious-Cult
14.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/sideways-view/201402/why-do-people-join-cults
a. PhD in psychology
b. Attraction of cults
15. http://www.elizabethesther.com/archives/2014/06/top-5-reasons-people-join-cults-hint-its-not-because-theyre-stupid.html
16. http://people.howstuffworks.com/cult3.htm
17. https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2014/06/the-seven-signs-youre-in-a-cult/361400/
18. http://www.religioustolerance.org/cult_art.htm
19.
(Secrets of Scientology Documentary)
20. https://wikileaks.org/wiki/Church_of_Scientology’s_’Operating_Thetan’_documents_leaked_online
21. http://www.scientology.org/faq/scientology-attitudes-and-practices/what-is-disconnection.html
22.
http://stopscientologydisconnection.org/
a. Business/not religion
b. Made website to catch those going to .com
c. Business Theory
23. http://stopscientologydisconnection.com/
24. http://tonyortega.org/2017/02/02/fed-up-with-scientology-disconnection-dedicate-the-new-call-me-billboard-feb-18/#more-37447
25. http://exscientologykids.com/disconnection/
26.
a. David Miscaviage (Primary source)
b. ABC News Nightline
c. Narcissistic
27. http://stopdisconnection.com/
28. http://www.tampabay.com/news/scientology/scientology-clergy-force-a-mother-to-choose-son-or-daughter/2170325
29. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/07/us/07scientology.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
30. http://www.alternet.org/culture/6-insane-ways-church-scientology-has-tried-silence-its-critics
31.
(Jenna M. talks about David M.)
32. http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2016/12/07/leah-remini-scientology-and-aftermath-episode-2-fair-game/95045858/
33. https://culteducation.com/group/1284-scientology/25154-is-church-of-scientology-fair-game-policy-alive-and-well.html
34.
https://www.scientology.org/faq/scientology-and-other-practices/is-scientology-a-cult.html
a. “available to everyone” if you pay enough
b. “Open to the public” will not reveal religious practices
35. https://scientology101.org/scientology-secrets/a-culture-is-born/disconnection-cancelled/
Argument& Persuasion – speakers/writers always use these tactics to develop a thesis or a point of discussion.
Speaker – Message – Audience
Medium, Feedback (We will study these later.)
Persuasive Techniques – these are effective techniques for any writer…
Readers’ Values & Pride – connect to the reader’s sense of pride
Readers’ Emotions – present emotions that affect your reader
Readers’ Self Interest – every reader has his/her own interests
Anticipate & Address Opposing Opinions – important, be sure and anticipate the reader’s objections or questions…
Establish Authority – how is the speaker an “expert” on this topic
Use Conciliation – avoid threats – move the reader with reason
Establish Common Ground – establish some agreement
Use Nonthreatening Language & Medium
Be Accurate & Fair – always be fair and reasonable
Imagery is Power – images/word pictures are effective
Place – Arrangement & location & décor – where is the audience
Visuals DO Persuade – again, images are important
Cultural Dynamics – the relationship of the topic/speaker/audience
Purpose – the goals of the presentation
Persona of Communicator – personality/presence of the speaker
Effective Background Material- what the reader must know
Primary Material – interviews, observation, surveys, transcripts, examples, precedents, statistics, testimony…
Consider Multiple Views – always cover a balanced look
Knowledgeable Tone – be an authority
Arrangement & Order of Content & Materials – the order of materials/topcs
Persuasion Essay/Project – 750+ words– Writing Process, Prewriting, Rough Drafts, Peer Editing, Final Drafts, Rationale, Final Submission…
Goals: clustering, prewriting, class writing goals, individual writing goals, research as a prompt, academic research skills, working bibliography, elements of persuasion, dynamics of communication, study of genres
Individual Writing Goals- see your Folder and self-assessment…
Class Writing Goals – the paragraph, sentence variety(class notes), transitions, modifiers, word choice, thesis, topic sentences, the introduction, body, and the conclusion.
Images/charts required as partners in meaning. MLA format…
Persuasive Elements – Reader’s values, emotions, and self-interest; anticipate opposing positions; establish your authority; use conciliation; find common ground; express opposing views accurately & fairly – see Class List and Text notes…
Use of effective research and images within the paper.
Prewriting – Cluster – (ask “who, how, when, related ideas, contrasting opinions, examples, time period, and exceptions” …)
then use Freewriting (just keep the pen moving – just covering possible ideas) or Outline…
Due:
1) Possible topic Ideas -Cluster
2) Tentative Thesis Idea – Cluster
3) Prewriting – Cluster selected thesis – outline or freewriting
4) Peer Editor – Discussion of Prewriting – planning persuasion and selected audience
5) Rough Drafts
6) Rationale – examines the dynamics of communication at work – 10% of grade