The ENC DISC

Choose one of the following two readings. Then, answer the three questions that follow in a
separate paragraph for each response.
Option 1 – Elbow, P. (2014). Freewriting. In G.H. Muller (Ed.), The McGraw-Hill reader: Issues across the
disciplines pp. 105-108. McGraw-Hill.
p. 108, “Writing,” Question 4: Writing an Argument: Write [a response] in which you support or discourage the
act of freewriting.
Be sure to quote and cite Elbow when writing your response.
Option 2 – Martin, S. (2014) Writing is easy. In G.H. Muller (Ed.), The McGraw-Hill reader: Issues across the
disciplines pp. 114-117. McGraw-Hill.
p. 117, “Writing,” Question 3: Writing an Argument: Argue for or against the proposition that one must find the
ideal place (“Location, Location, Location,” as Martin calls it) in order to write effectively.
Be sure to quote and cite Martin when writing your response.
First, read the article carefully. Answer the question associated with the reading you selected, either p. 108 -
Question 4 or p. 117 - Question 3. (100+ words)
Second, identify what rhetorical mode the author is using. For instance, is the author using cause & effect or
process? Narration or problem solution? How do you know? Identify which rhetorical mode is being used, and
support your ideas with the reading. Recall that direct support means using a quote. The quote should be
integrated into your own ideas. An example can be found here. Make sure that you provide a proper citation.
(100+ words)
Third, think about what the author is suggesting you do in your writing. How will you apply this author's ideas to
your own writing process? Give concrete and specific examples. (100+ words)
TIP: Respond to the questions above using a separate paragraph for each question.