Unit 4 Assignment (CM220)

Unit 4 Assignment Student Name Purdue University CM 220 Professor’s Name Due date Developing an Argument for Change CM 220 Unit 4 Assignment Part I: Thesis Review the Unit 3 reading on thesis statements and identify the underlying assumption and common ground. You can also review the Writing Center's Writing a Thesis Statement. What is your persuasive thesis statement? (include the community, solution, and reasons) Pet owners in residential neighbourhoods should be required to clean up after their dogs during walks by carrying and using waste bags, as this practice fosters community respect, maintains neighbourhood cleanliness, and reduces health risks associated with pet waste. Identify the central premise and the minor premise in your thesis statement. Central Premise: Members of a community have a responsibility to respect shared spaces and each other's property. Minor Premise: Allowing dogs to defecate on others’ lawns without cleaning up violates this respect and contributes to an unsanitary environment. What common ground do you anticipate that you will share with your audience? Most homeowners and residents agree that maintaining a clean, pleasant, and respectful neighbourhood is essential. They likely share frustration over seeing pet waste left behind, especially when it appears on their private lawns or sidewalks. Part II: Rhetorical Situation Review the Unit 1 reading on the rhetorical situation. What is your purpose? How would you describe the problem, and what are examples that illustrate the problem? The purpose of this argument is to advocate for responsible pet ownership, particularly regarding cleaning up dog waste in shared or private spaces. The problem is that many dog owners fail to bring or use bags to pick up after their pets during walks, resulting in unsightly and unsanitary conditions in both public and private areas. For example, a neighbour may step in dog faeces while mowing their lawn, or a child may play near contaminated areas, increasing health concerns. Describe your community’s audience. How does this issue impact various stakeholders? Who would be the underrepresented stakeholders? Who can implement your proposed solution? The primary audience consists of pet owners who walk their dogs through residential neighbourhoods. Homeowners without pets are also directly affected, as they bear the burden of cleaning up messes on their property. Children who play in yards and maintenance workers (like landscapers) are underrepresented stakeholders who suffer the consequences without a voice in the matter. The solution can be implemented by local homeowners' associations (HOAs), city councils...