CMPT 880 Writing Assignment 1
This assignment asks you to show your skills in (a) organizing logical arguments, and (b) writing effective and grammatical sentences and paragraphs.
Due date: Wednesday, October 15, 4:00pm
What to do
Write paragraphs that argue either of the following positions:
That computer users should learn shell commands
That computer users should use only graphical interfaces
Write a claim, reason(s), warrants, and evidence for one of these two positions.
Include (for practice) all the elements
Use real evidence where possible; make up the evidence if you have to (but you must make it sound believable)
You should address one potential objection to your claim.
Notes:
Write in complete sentences and paragraphs.
Use your main claim as the title of your assignment
You do *not* need to include references
Use 1.5-line spacing, 12-point font, and at least 1-inch margins
Maximum of one page
The example discussed in class
Marks:
The assignment will be worth 3 marks of the 25 allotted in 880 for writing
Marks will be given for:
Following the instructions above
Clear logical flow of the argument
Clear connection between the various parts of the argument
Correct written English
Clear sentences and clear paragraphs
How to hand in:
Please hand in a printed version of your paragraph at the Friday 880 class.
Make sure your name and nsid are written at the top of the assignment.