DIRECTIONS: Write an essay that thoroughly discusses the writing topic below.
WRITING TOPIC: First, formally summarize Fish’s essay. Then go on to analyze reading by answering the following: In your own words, define Fish’s version of academic freedom and how it differs from other definitions he mentions. Furthermore, in paragraph 9, Fish asserts that “The distinction I am making—between studying astrology and proselytizing for it—is crucial and can be generalized.” Explain what he means by this: In other words, show convincingly how astrology, University of Wisconsin Professor Kevin Barret, and at least one other example you choose illustrate Fish’s crucial distinction. Finally, what is your opinion of Fish’s definition of academic freedom? Do you fully agree, partly agree, or disagree with his definition? Support your response with reasoning and examples
BE SURE TO:
*Write an academic expository essay
*Use MLA page format
*Formally summarize according to the criteria, PP 95-7.
*Reference and explain points and/or topics in the reading in your own terms to manifest your grasp of what Fish means.
USEFUL SUGGESTION: Inform yourself further about 911 conspiracy theories by Googling the following:
*Kevin Barrett conspiracy theory 911 terrorist attacks
*Ward Churchill comments 911 terrorist attacks.
Remember that, in essay writing, it is not enough to make a claim or present a topic with an assertion: you must support it by developing it, expanding the discussing, analyzing it, reasoning it out.
To develop your claims/extend the discussion, use any one or several of the patterns of development: narration, description, comparison, contrast, cause and effect, process analysis.
More importantly, use examples—hypothetical or actual (Review “Exemplification” as needed). Exemplification is the bread and butter of solid, persuasive essay writing.
Note how Fish states and explains what he means by academic freedom—then he elaborates by using examples and analyzing them: 911 conspiracy theories, astrology, etc.
We originated some examples of our own in class discussion yesterday and analyzed them as examples of how they may—or may not—be a subject of academic analysis, according to Fish.
Recall also how Staple (“Just Walk on by. . .Public Space”) states his thesis in paragraph 2—Being perceived as threatening is very dangerous—and then be backs it up with narrative examples: The dogs in the jewelry shop, rushing to a meeting and being stopped, etc.
http://www.nytimes.com/ref/opinion/23fish.html
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