ENG 1302 Project 1: Narrative Argument 100 points/2 pp ds, 2 research citations ©2016 Stacia Campbell, Ph.D.
Relevant Reading: Chapters 2&9 of Argument Today textbook
ASSIGNMENT:
Using your chapter readings,
class discussion, and instructors
guidance, WRITE A NARRATIVE
ARGUMENT of at least two pages
double-spaced MINIMUM (not
counting header, blank lines, or
title lines, but actual original text
written by you!)
SPECIFICATIONS:
Your story MUST BE PRECISE, based on events EXPERIENCED OR OBSERVED IN 5
minutes to ONE HOUR of time, no more. Yes, you can do this! Its not an
autobiography that you are writing; its a short and POWERFUL narrative
argumenta story that argues on its own through the powerful way that you tell
it! Think of it as a slice-into-life-up-close-moment-memoir!
Revisit the Quick View on Page 174 of your textbook, noting that narratives
are generative because they invite an audience to identify and are useful for
challenging or reinforcing existing cultural frames. Also note the sequence: 1)
scene setting, 2) complication, 3) evaluation, 4) resolution, 5) (optional lesson
or call to action). See Pages 176-179 for great tips on these! See Pages 179-180
for style and design tips!
Brainstorming Question: WHAT STORY COULD YOU TELL THAT WOULD
ILLUSTRATE HOW REAL PEOPLE EXPERIENCE THE WORLD (174)providing a
way to be persuasive through detail-rich storytelling when perhaps reasoning
would not succeed? What powerful assertion could you make through a single
non-fiction story?
RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS (THERE ARE TWO):
1) INTERVIEW AT LEAST ONE PERSON WHO CAN SOMEHOW TESTIFY TO
YOUR EXPERIENCE OR OBSERVATION (it could even be the person who
experienced what you saw happen!)
Find a way to incorporate a quote from this person SMOOTHLY into your
conclusion.
2) INTRODUCE IN YOUR OWN WORDS AND INCORPORATE A WORKING WEB
LINK TO A VIDEO THAT RELATES TO YOUR STORY SOMEHOW (you decide
that interesting connection as the author!)
Dont forget that you will ne
