Assignment:
Is Powerpoint overused?
International Communication
Persuasive Writing: Introduction
This assignment introduces you to a new way to use persuasive writing. You will read an article in a newspaper and write a Letterto the Editor.
A Letter to the Editor should present a point of view logically. No rants and no summarization of the article. The 5-paragraph essay will work (or use another form of organization if you are an experienced writer).
https://www.lexicon.net/~lis01101/Pages/WRIT_LET.HTM
and read this article about writing a persuasive essay:
https://www.articlesbase.com/writing-articles/how-to-write-a-persuasive-essay-47488.html
You can also google "how to write a letter to the editor" if you like.
Your assignment:
(1) Read this article from The New York Times:
"We have met the enemy and he is PowerPoint.
https://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/27/world/27powerpoint.html
This link appears on 2 lines but should fit onto one line of your browser with no breaks. Here is an abbreviation if you prefer:
https://nyti.ms/dnJqvX
(2) Write a letter to the editor, using the 5 paragraph essay format or another persuasive, logical style. Your letter should take a stand. You could either (1) agree with the article's premise; you would argue that Powerpoint is overused and/or wrongly used. OR (2) you can disagree. You might argue that Powerpoint is an effective communication. strategy and/or management tool.
Focus on ONE setting: corporate OR military. Keep your focus simple and straightforward.
Your paper goes like this:
(1) Statement of what you want to argue;
(2) 2-4 logical reasons supporting your point, each logically discussed in one paragraph;
(3) identify and respond to at least one point that might be raised to disagree with you;
(4) conclude without repeating, "I did x and then I did y..." Your conclusion should pull these diverse thoughts together in a new and interesting way.