-To begin, select one of the essays from the list below of essays from our course textbook, Everything’s an
Argument, with Readings
“How Latino Players Are Helping Major League Baseball Learn Spanish,” pp. 689-694.
-Formulate a short essay, three full pages minimum, typewritten, in MLA format, in which you introduce the
reading,the overall claim, at least two subclaims, the data and support used to support the two subclaims,
and discuss any warrants or assumptions the author uses to support the subclaims. Support your analysis
by locating and citing quoted material from the essay. Follow MLA guidelines for format, citations, and
works cited page.
-Include quoted material from the essay to support your points. Locate supporting quotes in the essay you
are analyzing to show that your observations are based on the text. Integrate the quoted material by writing
commentary connecting the quotations to your discussion of the subtopics. Cite each one in your essay and
list the source on a works cited page.
-Review your introduction to the essay. In the introduction, include the author, the title, genre, and basic
publication information. Write a thesis statement that presents the subtopics covered in your essay. Add an
interesting element to the introduction by including an item from the article that seems relevant and
important to the author’s work. Include a sentence introducing that material and explaining why it’s
important. This will help the reader see what is important in your essay.
-Develop a conclusion. When you are satisfied with your essay introduction and subtropical sections, write
the conclusion to the paper. Tie together the most important observations you have made in the essay. You
may want to mention again that special introductory element you included.