College Writing

College Writing Study Guide Let’s work with the example provided in the Achieve lectures and write an example outline. Our �irst decision will be which of the �ive response options we would like to choose, and for this decision, we will select agree with the �irst text, so our thesis will be in support of Kaepernick’s protest. Next, we’ll have to choose our organizational structure, and since the Aristotelian method �its best with strong arguments, we’ll choose that. Nowwe’re ready to proceed to the pre- writing where we need to �ill in the sections of the Aristotelian outline: Aristotelian Method Our Response Introduce the paper’s thesis It is ethically justi�ied to take a knee during the Na- tional Anthem to protest the treatment of African Americans in the United States.

Present your point of view

As Kaepernick states, “There are bodies in the street” (par. 1), indicating the seriousness of the problem. Continued con�lict between law enforcement and African American communities indicates that fur- ther awareness is necessary. It is Americans’ First Amendment rights to express their political opinions. The opposing argument says the protest “shows disrespect” (par. 2), but this is countered by Bran- don Marshall who said, “I’m not against the mili- tary or police or America at all” (par 1). What is more, protests are supposed to be incon- venient. They are meant to spark controversy and debate. acceptable response to racial injustice. That he has angered so many only shows the effectiveness of his protest, and it is time for the opposition to stop complaining about the protest and start �ixing the problem.

Address the opposing point of view

Provide your proof The quotes used above help prove the point as well as any statistics we may know about African Americans’ interactions with law enforcement. Conclude by reinforcing your point of view Because of the seriousness of the problem and the fact that Kaepernick is well within his rights to kneel during the National Anthem, his protest is an

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