Pseudoscience Analysis/Evaluation Essay

Pseudoscience Analysis/Evaluation Essay Name: . ___/10 Introduction: Summarize/describe source.

___/10 Thesis: Is on topic, is debatable and includes: ___ the main point ___ the supporting points ___ the conclusion

___/30 Analyze the Source's Use of Lines of Argument: ___ /10 Identified and Discussed Ethos/Character ___ /10 Identified and Discussed Pathos/Emotion ___ /10 Identified and Discussed Values

___/50 Analysis. Correctly identify the following elements: ___ Claim (the source’s main point or central argument) ___ Explicit Reasons (main ideas supporting the claim) ___ Evidence for each Explicit Reason ___ Implicit Reason for each Explicit Reason

___/25 Evaluate The Logic for these reasons. Find and describe specific logical fallacies.

___/25 Find And Cite Contrary Evidence and logical analysis/counter arguments etc that help you disprove your source.

___/20 Adequate Direct Quotes and references specific names, dates, data etc.

___/20 General Editing: Punctuation, grammar, spelling, well organized paragraphs with clear topic sentences etc. ___/10 MLA Documentation. Correctly documented sources and quotes using standard MLA guidelines (this means both a Works Cited and in-text citations)

___/200 Total Points