Multi-Paragraph Final

Assignment
ESOL 100
Consolidating Knowledge
• In modules 4-6, we learnt about different ways of evaluating
information:
Module 4 – Assessing Source Material (credibility)
Module 5 – Assessing Evidence (logical appeals)
Module 6 – Assessing Language (emotional appeals
• The Final allows you to consolidate your knowledge by combining
these analytical methods into one multi-paragraph task
Choose one of the following
• McQuarrie, F.. (2024, September 17). ‘Right to disconnect’ laws are a step toward healthier, more
productive and more inclusive workplaces. The Conversation. [Link]
disconnect-laws-are-a-step-toward-healthier-more-productive-and-more-inclusive-workplaces-238500
• McArthur, N. (2024, June 6). Five ways artificial intelligence can improve your dating life. The
Conversation. [Link]
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• First read both articles provided above and then choose the one that is most interesting to you. You may
also consider the evidence that is provided and how you plan to evaluate the article given the parameters
outlined in the following slides
• If neither article appeals to you, feel free to select one of your own as per the criteria listed below.
• The article must have been published on The Conversation within the last 6 months.
• The article must contain a minimum of 8 hyperlinks.
• You must send me a link to the article by Saturday November 23rd via course messages for approval. After that date,
individually chosen articles will not be permitted.
Content
• Choose to examine and evaluate any (and only) 2 of the following 3 analytical methods
with regards to your chosen article:
1. The source
2. The evidence
3. The language
• Read the article very carefully, identify the main argument and the major supporting
details, and think about the source, evidence and/or the language of the article. Keep in
mind that each of these areas (i.e. source, evidence and language) have their own
subsections and points, which you could include in your pre-writing notes.
• After you collect all the information and notes, you need to categorize them in two
paragraphs. Each paragraph needs to have a clear main idea, and the information that you
include in the paragraph should support that main idea and be relevant to it.
• You must also add an introduction which summarises the article and a very small
conclusion to your assignment
Multi-Paragraph Outline
Introduction (4%)
• Author’s last name, year & title of the reading, and the author’s main argument,
paraphrased.
• Paraphrases of all the author’s main points, listed in order with transitions.

• Your overall opinion on the author’s argument

• Your thesis statement (What your assignment is about), which should indicate how
effective you believe the author’s argument is
• I agree that women’s rights should be championed by men as well In this paper, I will
examine Watson’s (2014) use of logical and emotional appeals to prove her position
that men must become advocates to achieve true gender equality.

• This paragraph will be graded holistically

Introduction using Emma Watson’s (2014)
“Gender equality is your issue too”
In “Gender equality is your issue too”, Watson (2014) argues that
men are both required and invited to help end gender inequality. Firstly,
Watson provides a definition of feminism as a framework that believes
men and women should have equal rights and privileges. Next, she
highlights some of the gender-based assumptions she faced when
growing up as a female, and she insists that her male and female
friends faced similar stereotypes related to their gender. However, she
stresses that freedom is possible if men join female leaders in
advocating for gender equality. Moreover, she argues that men also
face gender-based scrutiny just as much as women but in different
ways. According to Watson, everyone should be free to be themselves.
Finally, she encourages men and women to join her in a movement that
wishes to have gender equality for all around the world. In this essay, I
will examine Watson’s (2014) use of logical and emotional appeals to
prove her position that men must become advocates to achieve true
gender equality.
 Body Paragraphs (2 paragraphs – 7% each)
• Each paragraph refers to the reading and cites
paragraph numbers when paraphrasing and quoting
(quotations should be short)
• Your analysis of one aspect of the reading
(tools/strategies) the author uses – consider all the
various tools we discussed this semester (source,
evidence, language)
• Examine what the author does (tools/strategies with an
explanation of how they are used)
• If you decide to look at the source, be sure to thoroughly examine a
minimum of two aspects of
the CRAAP test.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies (consider also
suggesting what the author could have
done to improve their article)

• Grammar, Structure, Vocabulary and Style will be

awarded a grade out of 1% while the remainder of
your analysis paragraphs will be graded using the
rubric indicated:
OPTION 1 – Assessing the Source
Watson (2014) provides good authority and somewhat decent relevance in her
article, as she is a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN. Working for UN Women and being
both hosted and sponsored by the UN clearly validates the article's authority as signficant
in the scope of gender equality issues (UN Women, 2024). While Watson's education as
an English major (Agencies, 2014) doesn't signify her as an expert in gender equality, her
role as a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN certainly does (UN Women, 2014). The UN
website that hosts the article contains contact information for the agency and for the
HeForShe campaign, but not for Watson herself. However, this may be due to the celebrity
of the actress and for her privacy. The URL as .org is clearly non-profit and exists solely
for education and advocacy. With regards to relevance, the intended audience would be
western and privileged men, and the article is written in easy to understand language.
However, there are some errors present in the article. Firstly, it isn't current as it was
published a decade ago. Secondly, the article contains facts but no citations, making it
hard to verify Watson's claims. Despite these failings, the speech is still motivating and
Watson's intentions to create a more equal world remain motivating too.
OPTION 2 – Assessing Evidence
In "Gender equality is your issue too", Watson (2014) provides many unverifiable facts and
statistics. For example, she shares that "...suicide is the biggest killer of men between 20-49 years
of age" (Watson, 2014) and later provides the statistic that rural African girls will have to wait until
2086 before they're all able to receive their high school diplomas (Watson, 2014). By using these
facts and statistics, she is highlighting current and possible future discrepancies between males and
females, thus proving her claims that neither men nor women experience true gender freedom.
However, she lacks verifiable sources to her facts which diminishes credibility. In addition to her
factual support, she highlights several anecdotes to support her assertions that gender inequality is
a pervasive problem even in western society. When she shares stories about her youth and being
outed as "bossy" for being an assertive female, she emphasises this human experience that many
women have undergone (Watson, 2014). She does something similar when she shares the story of
male friends who cannot express their emotions (Watson, 2014). Sharing these anecdotes adds
credibility to her narrative by proving that these inequalities exist in everyday life. Thus Watson
(2014) successfully provides good logical appeals in the forms of facts, statistics, and anecdotes.
However, her facts and statistics would be stronger if she had verifiable sources. Considering her
provided evidence, I believe she creates a convincing claim that gender equality currently doesn't
exist but certainly could if privileged males supported the cause.
OPTION 3 – Assessing Language
Emma Watson (2014) uses emotional appeals throughout her article and this is
highlighted by assessing the language she uses. Firstly, she utilises loaded language
when she states that men are "imprisoned by gender stereotypes" (Watson, 2014). By
using this terminology, she paints a clear picture of men being chained down by a
society that won't allow them to cry or to express their emotions. The connotation of
"imprisoned" is a very negative one and I think she uses the word successfully here to
persuade her audience that gender inequality affects males just as much as it affects
women. Furthermore, she shares an anecdote of her father not being as valued as
her mother by society when she was a child (Watson, 2014). This is a real anecdote
that many parents have experienced firsthand; as a mother, I am often consider the
primary contact despite my husband being just as involved in the lives of our children
as I am. By sharing a story that is common, Watson creates a relatable story that
adds conviction to her claims. Thus Watson (2014) masterfully uses connotation and
anecdotes to provide relatable emotional appeals for her claims.
Conclusion (2%)
• Summary of your points (one sentence per analytical method used)

• Suggestions about improving the article

• Comments about the issue

• This paragraph will be graded holistically

Conclusion
Watson (2014) provides great support for her claim that gender
equality can be eradicated with the support of males through her use of
logical and emotional appeals. By providing facts, statistics, and
anecdotes, she highlights the current issues plaguing males and females
around the world. Further, she cleverly raises support by sharing
personal stories and experiences which are grounded in relatable
experiences. I believe Watson could improve this article if she shared
sources for her statistics and facts. I agree that gender equality is an
ongoing problem in society and I hope that through advocacy, men and
women can come together to affect real change in the world.
Don’t Forget!
• Standard APA formatting rules apply:
• Include citations and a references page
• Use Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri, or Cambria fonts, no larger than size 12 font
• Double space your work
• Submit either a PDF or a Word Document
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• Assignment is worth 20% and is due on Monday December 9th by

11:59pm