Academic Writing

Basic Requirements-4-6 pages, double-spaced Times New Roman font 12 with MLA style format-see [login to view URL] for instructions on how to make an MLA paper. The Prompt Mary Daly uses the Genesis story as an exemplar that continues to influence relationships between men and women ever since. Make a persuasive argument for or against Daly’s claims. Use the Toulmin model [login to view URL] to analyze the claims Daly makes. Is this myth the warrant upon which she bases her understanding of “patriarchal” culture? Does the evidence that she uses justify her criticism of the culture or not? Limit your argument to not more than 3 pages, double-spaced, Times Roman, MLA style formats. Your reference page can be the fourth page. Note: You might use your knowledge of popular cultural literature, such as fairy tales, as a source of values and/or morals in a culture. Be aware of the limitations for using these stories as “evidence.” Suggested Format or outline 1-Introduce Daly essay with a long summary (5-6 paragraphs that contain the main argument and a couple of key points) 2-Introduce the thesis of your position (1-2 paragraphs) 3-Defend your thesis by use of the Toulmin model to examine /justify/support the claims you are making in support of or in opposition to Daly’s argument (probably 5-6 paragraphs that align with the key points made in #1 above) 4-Refutations-Often our arguments have their own strengths and weaknesses-this is a good time to acknowledge weaknesses and to address them in your own favor (2-4 paragraphs) 5-Conclusion (1-2 paragraphs)