Extend, Complicate, Qualify, Challenge, Illustrate

The Argument or Main Claim We begin with a simple argument or claim from our original text (source 1). Claim from source 1: Batman is the best superhero ever depicted in popular literature because he relies on intelligence instead of super powers. Film adaptations help establish his superiority. Use Source 1 to develop & analyze this claim. How can we do this with Carey? What is Carey’s argument/main claim? And then we put it in conversation with other texts’ claims.

Extend Claims (from Additional Source) that extend do the following: they advance or extend the claims (from source 1). They work together in the same direction, but go farther than either could go alone. Main claim from (Source 1) is that Batman is the best superhero because he uses his brain instead of superpowers, and the movie depictions help establish his superiority. Example that extends: Additional Source claims that the movie depictions of Batman and Bruce Wayne establish him as more likeable than other superheroes. This is the “how” part: Orphan Vigilante—but one with a heart Reviles killing Good-looking actors

Carey’s Argument/Main Claim Carey says (Source 1): “For-profit schools fill a void left by traditional institutions…” Additional Source that extends : What needs do for-profits satisfy? What populations do for-profits serve? Critiques of traditional institutions These claims are what They Say/I Say classifies as “Yes” responses because they agree with Carey and take his argument further. They are agreeing with a difference that make them unique.

Complicate Claims (from Additional Source) that complicate claims (from source 1) introduce information that is at odds with or contradicts the information in claims from the first source. Example from Additional Source : Because the Batsuits look so ridiculous, no criminal would ever be afraid of Batman. How intelligent can he be if he dresses like this?

Back to Carey’s piece… Carey says (Source 1): “For-profit schools fill a void left by traditional institutions…” Additional Source that complicates: If filling the voice is more about profits for investors, then how well are they filling the void? Traditional institutions haven’t exactly left a void The void still exists These claims contradict Carey’s Argument/Main Claim, and are what They Say/I Say classifies as a “No” response for that reason.

Qualify Claims (from Additional Source) that qualify do the following: they limit the scope or extent of the main argument/claim (from source 1). They suggest that the author of the original (Source 1) claim went too far in his/her assertion. Main claim from (Source 1) is that Batman is the best superhero and that film adaptations help cement this theory. Qualifying claim: Not all of the film adaptation were successful: Batman is intelligent and appealing in only a few of the movies; in others, he’s the butt of jokes.

Burton’s original vision….1989 & 1991 (♥)

Joel Schumacher’s Debacles… ()

Christopher Nolan’s dark reboot…. (♥ ♥ )

Back to Carey… Carey says (Source 1): “For-profit schools fill a void left by traditional institutions…” Additional Source that qualifies: While the non-profits may not have done as much as Carey suggests to create the void, a void exists, and in the current context, FPs do play a key role in filling it. These claims limit Carey’s Argument/Main Claim, and is what They Say/I Say classifies as an “Okay, but” rhetorical move.

Challenge Claims (from Additional Source) that challenge disagree outright with the main argument/claim (from source 1). They suggest that the author of the original (Source 1) claim is just wrong. Main claim from (Source 1) is that Batman is the best superhero and that film adaptations help cement this theory. Example of Challenging Claims from Additional Source : The use of the term “superhero” requires the presence of superpowers—thus, Batman is not even a superhero. Batman films depict a brooding, sulky, anti-hero bent on revenge and should not be part of the superhero canon.

Challenge Claim from Additional Source: Superman is the only true superhero.

Illustrate Your Position Claims (from Additional Source) that illustrate give additional examples and/or evidence that correspond to a given argument. These claims also Extend the claim in question. Examples that illustrate: Additional Source illustrates that many characters—good and bad—in Gotham are normal people without superpowers: Joker, Catwoman, Robin, Riddler, etc. Additional Source demonstrates how Bruce Wayne’s intelligence enables him to devise cool gadgets and toys. Additional Source exemplifies mass appeal of Batman by showing sales reports of all Batman-related merchandise, in contrast with some other superhero.

Illustrate the Counter-Argument: Additional Source reveals Superman’s supremacy if the two were to ever fight it out…but that would never happen, right?

2016—stay tuned

Back to Carey…. Additional Source illustrates the student debt crisis with personal stories from actual students Additional Source explicates the debate between lobbyists on both sides in Congress Additional Source illuminates the requirements for regional accreditation for any institution

Challenging the Conversation… Batman is cool, if you’re into Good over Evil… Superman is cool, if you like your superheroes square...

Challenging the Conversation… Choose a thesis for your own paper that you can subscribe to—or be prepared to do some mental gymnastics—which is, of course, much more impressive. Research topics that appeal to you: GI Bill and treatment of veterans How race and socio-economics factor into the decision of for-profit colleges What’s happened since 2010? San Diego: the home of Ashford University Lawsuits: who’s suing and who’s winning? Write a defense of for-profits using texts that can back you up