Overview
Write a word (hard limits on both ends) essay appropriate for the op-ed genre as described above.
Address a specific aspect of the topics we have discussed in class (romantic, friendship, parental love, the role of love in a committed life, or any of the aspects and issues discussed in the readings and during class, or related to these discussions) that is both important and timely. *Make sure that you discuss at least one of the different accounts and theories on love that we have covered in class, and that you either criticize or defend them by providing arguments and/or evidence.*
- Make a specific, unique, well-supported, and logical argument about your topic, quoting from, summarizing, and/or referring to at least one of the authors we have read and discussed so far this semester, in addition to any other examples, evidence, or personal experiences you wish to include. Hint: Keep track of all the sources and websites you are looking at as you think more about your topic. Some of these you might want to link to from the text of your op-ed.
Use key features of the op-ed genre including a strong opening, short and punchy paragraphing, an acknowledgment of alternative points of view, and a “should” statement near the end of your essay.
Consider your intended audience when making rhetorical decisions, such as about how much background information to include, what kind of counter-arguments to address, or what tone and what kind of diction to use.