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Argumentative Writing Part 1: Types of Argument

Argument and Persuasion Argument: To discover a version of the truth using evidence and reason. Argument: To discover a version of the truth using evidence and reason. Persuasion: Change a point of view. Persuasion: Change a point of view.

Kinds Of Arguments

Types of Argument Definition Definition Causation Causation Ethics Ethics Evaluation Evaluation Proposal Proposal

Argument of Definition Does a known object belong in a specific category? Does a known object belong in a specific category? Ex. Is a human fetus a human being? Ex. Is a human fetus a human being? Is video game playing a sport? Is video game playing a sport?

Argument of Causation What caused something to come into being? What caused something to come into being? What caused the current state of events? What caused the current state of events? Ex: The focus on standardized tests has diminished a student’s ability to be creative. Ex: The focus on standardized tests has diminished a student’s ability to be creative. Ex: Violent video games lead to violence in society. Ex: Violent video games lead to violence in society.

Argument of Ethics Arguing how we should act. Arguing how we should act. What is the right or wrong decision in a situation? What is the right or wrong decision in a situation? Are there principles involved? Are there principles involved? Are we dealing with absolute or situational ethics? Are we dealing with absolute or situational ethics? Ex: Should we use force in Syria? Ex: Should we use force in Syria? Ex: Should we pass the Dream Act? Ex: Should we pass the Dream Act?

Argument of Evaluation What is the quality of something? What is the quality of something? Is a Corvette a sports car? This is an argument of definition. Is a Corvette a sports car? This is an argument of definition. Is a Corvette a good sports car? This is an argument of evaluation. Is a Corvette a good sports car? This is an argument of evaluation. Qualifying it further: Is a Corvette a good sports car for the price? Qualifying it further: Is a Corvette a good sports car for the price?

Proposal Arguments What action should be taken What action should be taken Recognition of a problem and then the argument that by following the actions you outline, the problem will be solved. Recognition of a problem and then the argument that by following the actions you outline, the problem will be solved. Arguable Proposition would work well. Arguable Proposition would work well.

Arguable Proposition Someone should take some action. Someone should take some action. Ex. The Carson City School District should require all students to wear uniforms during school hours. Ex. The Carson City School District should require all students to wear uniforms during school hours. The Federal Government should spend more tax dollars on the country’s infrastructure. The Federal Government should spend more tax dollars on the country’s infrastructure.