Tori Sallade’s response:
“In chapter 17 of “Everything’s an Argument with Readings” by Andrea A. Lunsford, John J. Ruszkiewics, and Keith Walters, the authors explain identifying factors that can be found in every argumentative essay. For example, the authors start off by stating that the ordinary hallmarks of this type of writing appeal to reason and rely on research in order to broadly understand the topic. Academic arguments can also be identified by the way it addresses the audience. Some arguments are intended for specialists in certain fields, and others use more general data to appeal to a bigger audience. Moreover, academic arguments also include a straightforward tone, unadorned language, and the focus is on the subject or topic rather than the authors. Overall, this kind of argument will draw upon sources and build arguments based on research done by experts and reported in journal articles and books.
In the handbook from “The Power of Words” by the Japanese American Citizens League, we can see the aspects of an academic argument. This reading is based on the argument that words used to describe what was happening to Japanese Americans during WWII were misleading, and the author uses many references in order to back their argument up. The author also keeps their tone straightforward, and focuses heavily on the topic instead of their own opinion. For example, the text states “The objective here is to suggest vocabulary that facilitates a more accurate understanding of events and actions experienced by the Nikkei during this tragic time.” (625) This example shows how the author’s objective is more focused on the topic rather than sharing their own personal opinion.”
Peer response:
Tori’s response is very similar to my response. We both mentioned the characteristics (tone, format, language, etc.) used to create an academic argument from Chapter 17. She provides an example from the chapter of the importance of research and reason required in this type of writing and later continues talking about the audience and other components. Her response for “The Power of Words” was similar as well where we both identified the features of academic argument present in the article. We both used the same example in the second response to express different meanings. She tried to convey her understanding of the author writing the thesis of his article in the introduction to show his focus on the agenda rather than providing his personal insights. Overall, she complied to the reading response guidelines and showed her clear understanding through her response.
Academic Research Writing: Library Work (writing on the blog):
Independence Day 2022: Why Indian wearable brands are betting big on ‘Make in India’ – Amit Khatri (Financial Express)
The article mentioned above talks about the stemming of new and unique homegrown wearable brands through the success of the “Make in India” project by the Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi. Khatri shares the importance of the service sector to the economy in India, where “more than half the GDP” is dependent on it, therefore, the Make in India project boosts exports, creates employment, new innovations and more. He further directs the article toward the rise in the wearable sector, especially during the post-COVID-19 pandemic. He talks about the change in consumer behaviour, specifically Gen-Z who have been the “prime consumers” for wearables. He adds, “they believe in building the local economy and thus significantly support Vocal for Local as their key agenda” which helps in promoting the Make in India campaign as Gen-Z feels homegrown brands can “really” understand their needs and provide services accordingly. Towards the end, Khatri talks about the government’s agenda of boosting the electronic manufacturing sector in India due to almost a double rise from “$37.1 billion in 2015-2016 to $67.3 billion in 2020-21” in the industry. If India increases the production of electronics in India in consideration of the expansion of the industry, the country could significantly benefit in advancing its GDP.
Bibliography:
- guest. (2022, August 15). Independence Day 2022: Why Indian wearable brands are betting big on “Make in India.” Financialexpress.com; Financialexpress. https://www.financialexpress.com/brandwagon/independence-day-2022-why-indian-wearable-brands-are-betting-big-on-make-in-india/2630149/
