Michael Jordan on Racism: 'It Sucks Your Soul ... We Need to Make a Stand'
Over the next several weeks, you will be developing an analysis of a case study of your choice. The first step is to analyze a debatable claim. You will select a scholarly article from a reliable source that relays a strong position on a debatable topic. Be sure to record the full APA data, including title, author, and publication information.
Remember, while you are investigating an opinionated piece, your selected article should still come from a reputable publishing source and be well-researched.
In a four- to five-page analysis, address the following in a well-developed and structured essay.
Provide a clear and detailed introduction.
What is the topic and why is it important?
What are the multiple sides of the debate?
What is your thesis or point of view on the topic?
Summarize the topic/angle/purpose.
What is the topic of the article?
What is the angle or argument that the writer presents?
What is the purpose of the article? What does the writer want the audience to do with the information they are presented with?
Analyze rhetorical appeals.
How does the author use appeals to reason (logos)?
How does the author use appeals to emotion (pathos)?
How does the author use appeals to credibility (ethos)?
What appeals are used most effectively? What is the impact on the argument?
Provide a counterargument.
What are the opposing arguments to the argument?
What are some reasons why the argument is incomplete or illogical?
What are some examples or forms of evidence that show why or how the counterargument is incomplete or illogical?
What are the reasons why the original argument is stronger?
Explain your position.
What is your evaluation of the issue?
How does utilizing a counterargument make your analysis stronger?
Remember, you must include detailed examples and analyses to help support your claims. Select your topic wisely and be sure to address each part of the prompt as this assignment will be used for your Week 7 Persuasive Presentation.
Item
Description
Value
Topic/Angle/ Purpose Summary
Topic, angle, and purpose are summarized to help build a foundation for understanding the argument.
20
Rhetorical Appeals Analysis
There is a clear evaluation of the use of rhetorical conventions, including rhetorical appeals, audience, and context.
30
Counterargument Development
A clear and detailed counterargument is explored that considers rhetorical conventions and audience awareness.
50
Position Explanation and Analysis
Attention is paid to style conventions utilized. Value judgments are conveyed concerning the effectiveness of the argument.
30
Mechanics
Standard language conventions are used for appropriate academic and professional communication. Attention is paid to grammar, syntax, spelling, and punctuation. Citations are in APA format.
20
TOTAL
150
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Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCase Study: Critical Thinking 16 Points)
16.0 to >14.0 pts
Excellent
The case study includes a strong, central idea that uses topic, angle, and purpose to summarize a text/issue and provide a lens for analysis through a clear and engaging thesis.
14.0 to >11.0 pts
Competent
The case study illustrates a central idea using topic angle and purpose to summarize a text/issue and provides as thesis that is limited beyond summary.
11.0 to >9.0 pts
Limited
The case study indicates a central ideas but discussion of topic, angle and purpose may be limited in scope and are not adequately used to formulate a clear thesis.
9.0 to >7.0 pts
Poor
The case study presents no unifying central idea to engage with key components of the text or argument.
7.0 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectation
The materials do not address this competency.
16.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCase Study: Communication (16 points)
16.0 to >14.0 pts
Excellent
The materials clearly communicate a central idea through precise use of language, attention to audience, grammar and mechanics, and APA conventions and formats appropriate to the genre.
14.0 to >12.0 pts
Competent
The materials communicate a central idea by demonstrating proficient use of language, audience awareness, grammar and mechanics and APA conventions appropriate to the genre.
12.0 to >10.0 pts
Limited
The materials attempt to communicate a central idea, but needs more proficient use of language, stronger attention to audience, and a more precise utilization of APA conventions. Grammar and mechanics need improvement
10.0 to >8.0 pts
Poor
The materials lack a clear understanding of language usage, audience awareness, and APA competence. Grammar and mechanics inhibit understanding.
8.0 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The materials do not address this competency.
16.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCase Study: Information Literacy (26 Points)
26.0 to >23.0 pts
Excellent
The case study utilizes an appropriate academic source and demonstrates a clear evaluation of the use of rhetorical conventions including rhetorical appeals, audience and context.
23.0 to >18.0 pts
Competent
The case study using a source and demonstrates some understanding of rhetorical conventions including rhetorical appeals, audience and context.
18.0 to >14.0 pts
Limited
The case study uses an inappropriate source for academic research and demonstrates limited understanding of rhetorical conventions including rhetorical appeals, audience and context.
14.0 to >10.0 pts
Poor
The case study does not effectively use source material and lacks a basic understanding of rhetorical conventions, such as rhetorical appeals, audience and context.
10.0 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The paper does not address this competency.
26.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCase Study: Cultural Competence (36 Points)
36.0 to >30.0 pts
Excellent
The case study demonstrates a clear and detailed counter argument that is explored in detail and uses the rhetorical conventions and audience awareness.
30.0 to >24.0 pts
Competent
The case study presents a counter argument that addresses major points but may lack clarity or detail.
24.0 to >18.0 pts
Limited
The case study included a limited use of counter argument that does not fully underscore the role of rhetorical conventions and audience awareness.
18.0 to >11.0 pts
Poor
The case study lacks a counter argument and does not address rhetorical conventions or audience awareness.
11.0 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The materials do not address this competency.
36.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCase Study: Global Awareness and Civic Engagement (36 Points)
36.0 to >30.0 pts
Excellent
The case study uses sophisticated conventions of style to develop arguments. Value judgements are conveyed concerning the effectiveness of the argument.
30.0 to >24.0 pts
Competent
The case study uses some conventions of style to develop arguments. Value judgments may lack clarity or specificity
24.0 to >18.0 pts
Limited
The case study does not adequately use conventions of style to develop arguments. Value judgements are weak or absent.
18.0 to >11.0 pts
Poor
The case study does not effectively use conventions of style or make value judgments to support main ideas.
11.0 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The materials do not address this competency.
36.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGE.ENGL135. A.Critical Thinking
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threshold: 3.0 pts
4.0 pts
Excellent: Strong, central idea that use topic, angle, and purpose to summarize a text/issue and provide a lens for analysis through a clear and engaging thesis.
3.0 pts
Competent: Central idea uses topic angle and purpose to summarize a text/issue and provides as thesis that is limited beyond summary.
2.0 pts
Limited: Offers a discussion of topic, angle and purpose may be limited in scope and are not adequately used to formulate a clear thesis.
1.0 pts
Poor: No unifying central idea to engage with key components of the text or argument.
0.0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations: Does not demonstrate this competency.
4.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGE.ENGL135. B.Communication
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threshold: 3.0 pts
4.0 pts
Excellent: Communicates a central ideas through precise use of language, attention to audience, grammar and mechanics, and APA conventions and formats appropriate to the genre.
3.0 pts
Competent: Communicates a central idea by demonstrating proficient use of language, audience awareness, grammar and mechanics and APA conventions appropriate to the genre.
2.0 pts
Limited: Attempts to communicate a central idea, but needs more proficient use of language, stronger attention to audience, and a more precise utilization of APA conventions. Grammar and mechanics needs improvement
1.0 pts
Poor: Lacks a clear understanding of language usage, audience awareness, and APA competence. Grammar and mechanics inhibit understanding.
0.0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations: Does not demonstrate this competency.
4.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGE.ENGL135.C.Information Literacy
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threshold: 3.0 pts
4.0 pts
Excellent: Utilizes an appropriate academic source and demonstrates a clear evaluation of the use of rhetorical conventions including rhetorical appeals, audience and context
3.0 pts
Competent: Uses a source and demonstrates some understanding of rhetorical conventions including rhetorical appeals, audience and context.
2.0 pts
Limited: Uses uses an inappropriate source for academic research and demonstrates limited understanding of rhetorical conventions including rhetorical appeals, audience and context.
1.0 pts
Poor: Does not effectively use source material and lacks a basic understanding of rhetorical conventions, such as rhetorical appeals, audience and context.
0.0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations: Does not demonstrate this competency.
4.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGE.ENGL135.D.Cultural Competence
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threshold: 3.0 pts
4.0 pts
Excellent: Demonstrates a clear and detailed counter argument through the use of rhetorical conventions and audience awareness.
3.0 pts
Competent: Presents a counter argument that addresses major points but lacks clarity or detail.
2.0 pts
Limited: Limited in use of counter argument, the role of rhetorical conventions and audience awareness.
1.0 pts
Poor: Does not use a counter argument or address rhetorical conventions or audience awareness.
0.0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations: Does not demonstrate this competency.
4.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGE.ENGL135.E.Global Awareness & Civic Engagement
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threshold: 3.0 pts
4.0 pts
Excellent: Demonstrates a sophisticated use of conventions of style to develop arguments. Conveys value judgements concerning the effectiveness of the argument.
3.0 pts
Competent: Demonstrates use of some conventions of style to develop arguments. Value judgments may lack clarity or specificity.
2.0 pts
Limited: Does not adequately use conventions of style to develop arguments. Value judgements are weak or absent.
1.0 pts
Poor: Does not effectively use conventions of style or make value judgments to support main ideas.
0.0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations: Does not demonstrate this competency.
4.0 pts
Total Points: 150.0
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Introduction
Racism refers to discrimination or prejudice against a person of a different race by another person from a superior race. Racism encompasses a belief that particular groups of people have different behaviours and moral virtues that can be divided regarding the superiority of one race over the other. Racism has been an existing way since colonialism in the United States. Racism emerged in cases where the white Americans were given social privileges and rights, while the same was denied to the other minority races like Hispanics and African Americans living in the United States. The white Americans enjoyed privileges like voting rights, education, and land acquisition, among others. The minority races were discriminated and excluded in these privileges.
Michael Jordan on Racism
Michael Jordan, former Chicago bulls star on racism has promised to donate $100 million to promote racial equality for Black Americans (Conway, 2020). This is after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis by some police officers. George Floyd was a Black American, and his murder was as a result of racism. Michael Jordan claims that Black Americans have been mistreated and discriminated for many years. He added and said that Black Americans could not take it anymore, being mistreated by the White Americans. Jordan said that he believes that education will help Black Americans to be competent in the United States. He also marked out that education will also help people to recognize and realize at early stages that racism should be fought against and should not be tolerated (Conway, 2019).
In the article by Conway, there are several things people can learn. Conway Tyler uses appeals to reason (logos), whereby he presents the fact that George Floyd, a Black American, was killed by four White American police officers. From this statement and a fact, the author wants the audience or readers to understand and conclude on the concept of racism. Also, Conway uses appeals to emotion (pathos) where he says that in a video George Floyd was begging for his life while bleeding from his nose. This was happening after Derek Chauvin, one of the police officers knelt on Floyd’s neck for around nine minutes. These incidences automatically win the readers emotions concerning the unruly acts. The reader will start developing a negative attitude towards racism. Conway uses appeals to credibility by using direct quotations of Michael Jordan such as “we have been bitten down (as African Americans) for so many years. It sucks your soul …”, and also, “my parents always stressed that education as to how you best bond with other people…”. These quotations improve the credibility of the information tabled by Conway.
Critique for Racism
Racism has several implications in society, which makes the topic worth discussing. Racism has been an unwelcoming behaviour and influence that the people from the minority races experience from childhood (Macedo et al., 2019). Racism tends to influence people’s attitudes and behaviours which result in an imbalance in issues concerning the distribution of resources and power among the races. Racism leads to oppression of the minority race. Racism affects people’s emotions negatively and can result in depression. This at the latter will affect the health and well-being of the victim (Stanley et al., 2019). In the recent past, there have been several cases of racism which have been recorded all over the United States as well as worldwide.
However, some people benefit from racism and are the reason as to why racism has not yet come to an end. Those who are responsible for distributing resources benefit from being racists, and they are mostly White Americans. The White people gather a lot of wealth from discriminating the Black people. This is by giving the poor Black people little wages and salaries. As a result, the White Americans gain at the expense of African Americans. These White Americans claim that there is no neutral and they feel that they deserve the best because they are the real natives of the land. This makes the White Americans feel that African Americans deserve nothing better while in the foreign land. This is not fair on the side of those children who grow up witnessing all the various kinds of racism. Below are s...
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