Persuasive/Argument Essay Writing Tasks

Essay Sample  "Guns Don't Kill People" by Chuck Moses

1.    The lack of development weakens this writer's argument.  What specific points in the argument do you think need to be addressed that are not?

2.    What logical inconsistencies has the author offered in this essay?

3.    What would be a more effective transition phrase for the beginning of paragraph 3?

4.    The author brings up new evidence in the conclusion, but does not support it.  How would you more effectively conclude this essay?   

5.    How do the grammar errors reflect on the author's seriousness of purpose?

6.  What is wrong with the Works Cited?