First Paper: Assignment.

Analyze the argument employed by Thornton in"The Best and Worst Thing" [aka 'women']

Length: 600 words [more or less but try to work within this constraint].

Save the file with your name as part of the filename, e.g., "nicols1.rtf" format and submit the paper to: nic.coursework@gmail.com

I do not want a summary of the chapter, rather I want you to lay out the steps of the argument and to evaluate the evidence that he presents to support his case.

• Do consider how he uses the concepts we have discussed in class [SSR, empathy, humanity, persuasion, etc.] to make his case.
• Bear in mind that his general idea is to show how these ideas served to explain the evolution ion of western civilization / culture. Does he make a compelling argument?
• You must substantiate your argument with specific reference to the documents that Thornton cites in the chapter. Half of the grade depends on the quality of the substantiation.
• Length: 600 words...I do realize this is not a lot, so you will have to re-write and then re-write again to make the most coherent and compelling statement.
• The paper is due Sunday, 2 February, at midnight.
• Note: I will look at outlines, but will not comment on papers that are drafts. To set up an appointment you may email me at:
  • nic@uoregon.edu
• My plan is to review and return the papers to you by the time class meets on 5 February.