Progress in Writing a Cultural Criticism Essay

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One of the outcomes I hope to achieve in writing relates to argumentative essays: I hope to improve my ability to present both sides of an argument by providing solid evidence to back up all claims in my writing. The ability to provide a coherent argument for and against an issue so that the audience can form their own opinion is a skill that involves reading and writing. For instance, to find evidence to support both sides of an argument, one must read through various materials and apply research skills to locate the most worthwhile resources. One has to apply their reading skills to identify those materials that focus on facts rather than personal preferences, particularly those that present both sides of the argument equally while capturing the primary points and counterpoints surrounding the issue.
After finding credible evidence, one then proceeds to employ their writing skills to present both sides of the argument. Writing involves first expressing one's position regarding the issue and discussing the exact reasons for taking that stand. It also entails providing factual evidence for one's reasons using the external materials identified during research. Argumentative essays also require the writer to present the opposing argument from their point of view by arguing why they believe the counterarguments are weak or ineffective. It is essential to observe prose style, grammar, and mechanics during the entire writing process since failure to consider these issues may result in an essay with too many distracting errors.
The other outcome I wish to achieve in writing relates to cultural criticism: I hope to improve on my ability to analyze and discuss the significance of implications of certain aspects of society or modern culture. The ability to identify and examine particular features of society or modern culture and so describe how they work together with their impact also requires one to apply both reading and writing skills. For instance, after identifying one aspect of society worth critiquing, one has to read through current literature to understand what is involved, the reasons for its popularity or lack of popularity, and even those embedded or conveyed beliefs in the culture. This ...