Developing an Argument of Your Own Planning, Drafting, and Revising an Argument.
Crafting an argument
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Crafting an Argument
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RHETORICAL STRATEGIES
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Logos• Effective presentation of the
argument• Quality of the thesis/claim, the
evidence, and the organization• Logos relies on logic or reason• Depends on the use of inductive or
deductive reasoning
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Using Logic: Inductive Reasoning
• Scientific method• Collect evidence on which to base a
generalization• Specific Examples- General
Statement• Most common
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Using Logic: Deductive Reasoning
• More formal & complex• Generalization- Specific Conclusion• Syllogism–Major Premise–Minor Premise– Conclusion
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Avoiding Logical Fallacies
• Oversimplification• Generalization• Post Hoc• Circular Reasoning• False Analogy• Either/or thinking• Non Sequitur• Ad hominem
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NAME THE LOGICAL FALLACY!
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Maple got a shock right after she came home from the hair salon.
Therefore, Maple should never go to the hair
salon again.
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Comparing high school to a prison is a(n) ______________
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The president of a corporation praises his
employees’ productivity but then claims that the conference room needs
more plants.
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Romantic comedies are the best type of movie
because romantic comedies are better than horror movies, dramas,
other comedies, and foreign films.
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We need to continue testing medicine on animals. If we stop,
we’ll never again find another cure for a
disease.
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Ethos• Based on the character, credibility, or
reliability of the writer. Establish this by:– Using only credible, reliable sources and cite
properly– Respecting the reader by stating the opposing
position accurately– Establishing common ground with your audience. – Disclosing why you are interested in this topic or
what personal experiences you have had with the topic
– Organizing your argument in a logical, easy to follow manner
– Proofreading the argument
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Pathos• Emotional appeal• Appeals to an audience's needs,
values, and emotional sensibilities.• Sources:– Interviews– Anecdotes
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ELEMENTS OF AN ARGUMENT
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Claims
• Thesis Statement• Position that the writer will argue for• Appears in introduction• 4 Types:– Claim of Fact– Claim of Value– Claim of Policy/Statement– Claim of Cause and Effect
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Evidence
• Sources:– Facts & statistics– Examples & narratives– Quotations
• Criteria:– Accuracy: taken from reliable sources– Representation: reflect reality– Relevance: current– Adequacy: sufficient and appropriate
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Assumptions
• Warrants/Bridges• Connection between the evidence
and the claims
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Counterclaims & Rebuttals
• Consider and acknowledge well-known opposing arguments. Why?
• Offer evidence that either negates, disagrees, or weakens the counterclaim. Why?
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PROCESS
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Choosing a Topic
• Ask yourself:– Does the topic interest you?– Is this idea generally accepted?– Have you considered both sides?– Is it appropriate in scope?• If not, include specific information,
connections, and reasons. Try it with these:– American high schools do not adequately prepare
students for college.– The drinking age should be changed.
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Considering the Audience
What are the interests and values of your audience?
Has your audience already established a position?What evidence or reasons will they find
compelling?What is the temperament of your audience?
• Establish tone• Establish common ground with your audience• State positions that you have in common• Designate areas of mutual agreement/possible
compromise
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Organization
• Introduction:– Set the context by reviewing the topic in a general way.– Explain why the topic is important or why readers should care
about the issue. – Present a clear, concise, and defined thesis statement.
• Body Paragraphs– Each paragraph should be limited to the discussion of one
general idea– Must have some logical connection to the thesis statement– Explain how and why the evidence supports the thesis
• Conclusion– Restate why the topic is important, review the main points, and
review your thesis. – Offer a suggestion for future research and/or implications