Argumentative Assignments

First, you guys should have gotten two emails. (Check your emails)
One was about the elements of an Argument (Warrant, Claim, etc), which you write a one page response to.
The other was a few fallacies. In addition to the fallacies in the reading, you should find one of your own and document it. The only page requirement for this portion of the assignment is that it suffcient enough to explains the fallacy in your own words, where you found it, and contains any other information you think is important.

Second go to: http://www.southparkstudios.com/guide/809/
And watch the episode of South Park relating to Walmart.
In a one page response, consider: How it compares to "The High Costs of Low Prices"?
Although it is crude, analyze the argument of the show.
You might also consider things like: What is the show's stance on Walmart?
How can you tell? Does it use any of the fallacies?

Finally, two posts below this one, I presented some General Tips to becoming a more effective student.
My first tip of advice was Communicate and ask questions. The whole semester, I have essentially begged you to ask me questions when you do not understand something. I even went as far as making it an assignment.
But then on Thursday very few of you decided to communicate, so we will move on to the next tip of advice I offered: Become Self Reliant.
My advice for you, though many of you will most likely ignore it, is to review the following items on your own:
Sentence Errors:
-Active/Passive Voice
-Run-On Sentences
-Comma Splices
-Fragments
-Semicolons
-Commas and Restrictive/Nonrestrictive Elements
-Contractions
-Number agreement
Paragraph Issues:
-Transitions
-Organization
-Tone
Additional Information:
-The Appeals/ Modes of Persuasion
-Paper Formatting

Find a way to get the information!
If you are SERIOUS about YOUR EDUCATION, you will find a way.
You do not need to do it if you don't want to, you do not need to write a response, but you should familiarize yourself with this information. I guarantee those that have at least some understanding of this information will have an easier time with English in the future.