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In simple terms, an argument is a statement, called a claim*, supported by other statements called reasons and assumptions (Hatch xiii). *The statement under dispute; at least some people would disagree
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ARGUMENT Claim supported with reasons & assumptions Degree of credibility Constructive Clarifies & persuades DISAGREEMENT Opinion or claim only Contradictions Emotions run hot Destructive Foggy afterthoughts
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Argument is social in naturecan help people: join together resolve conflict work collaboratively clarify beliefs produce new & better ideas
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Argument coincides with the college goal of critical thinking*i.e., analyzing and evaluating ideas in the pursuit of truth. * Critical thinking is not just a mumbo-jumbo college concept; it is method for learning and facing life decisions.
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VERBAL Oral or written. Examples: Speeches Lectures Periodical articles Scholarly essays Technical reports Reviews Books Blogs VISUAL Suggested & universal Examples: T-shirts Bumper stickers Billboards Company logos Symbols Advertisements Cars Accents
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…no two people have experienced the world in exactly the same way (Hatch xvi). & You must choose how you will respond to differences of opinion within your community
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ARGUMENT Seeks peaceful change Seeks willing change Seeks intelligent change Seeks freedom for change
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Identify arguments (a.k.a. claims supported by reasons & assumptions) Analyze rhetorical contexts (people involved in the argument; time, place, & circumstances of the argument) Respond to arguments we have analyzed Pose verbal arguments of our own (writing & speaking)
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Rhetoricalcalling for the use of persuasion Contextthe situation & conditions under which an argument takes place You need to know about rhetorical contexts so you can write intelligent, persuasive arguments of your own
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Subject being written about Purpose for writing & trying to persuade Audience who will read your work Thesis to drive the paper Background information to include Rhetorical appeals to use
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Argument Essay Paper Assignment Read Ch. 1 and Ch. 7 of Everythings An Argument over the weekend. Pg. 36 #1, 3, and 6 Pg. 206 #1
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