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2.1 Researched Argument

2.1 Researched Argument. Building on same topic, but reframing to: M ake your audience change their mind regarding an issue Or, call them to action

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2.1 Researched Argument

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  1. 2.1 Researched Argument • Building on same topic, but reframing to: • Make your audience change their mind regarding an issue • Or, call them to action • You’re NOT stating your opinion and using research to support it; instead, your opinion should largely be “hidden,” the argument will be made by the research you cite • Stay away from… • “I think…” • “I believe…” • Etc.

  2. Outline • Introduction – answers 3 important questions for the reader • What is this about? • Why am I reading it? Why is it important? • What do you want me to do? (change of belief/attitude, call to action) • 3-5 body paragraphs • Supporting evidence • Conclusion • Reiterates main points and the “what the reader should do”

  3. More on intro… • Set the context – provide general information about the main idea, explaining the situation so the reader can make sense of the topic and the claims you make and support • State why the main idea is important – tell the reader why he or she should care and keep reading. Your goal is to create a compelling, clear, and convincing essay people will want to read and act upon • State your thesis/claim – compose a sentence or two stating the position you will support and what the audience should do with the information

  4. Forecasting “First, I will define key terms for my argument, and then I will provide some background of the situation. Next I will outline the important positions of the argument and explain why I support one of these positions. Lastly, I will consider opposing positions and discuss why these positions are outdated. I will conclude with some ideas for taking action and possible directions for future research.”

  5. Types of Claims • Claims of fact or definition: These claims argue about what the definition of something is or whether something is a settled fact. Example: • What some people refer to as global warming is actually nothing more than normal, long-term cycles of climate change. • Claims of cause and effect: These claims argue that one person, thing, or event caused another thing or event to occur. Example: • The popularity of SUV's in America has caused pollution to increase. • Claims about value: These are claims made of what something is worth, whether we value it or not, how we would rate or categorize something. Example: • Global warming is the most pressing challenge facing the world today. • Claims about solutions or policies: These are claims that argue for or against a certain solution or policy approach to a problem. Example: • Instead of drilling for oil in Alaska we should be focusing on ways to reduce oil consumption, such as researching renewable energy sources.

  6. Effective Transitions • Example: Overall, Management Systems International has logged increased sales in every sector, leading to a significant rise in third-quarter profits. • Transition: Another important thing to note is that the corporation had expanded its international influence. • Revision: Overall, Management Systems International has logged increased sales in every sector, leading to a significant rise in third-quarter profits. • Transition: These impressive profits are largely due to the corporation's expanded international influence.

  7. Free Write – building a thesis • Your topic? • Your argument? Writing to change your audience’s mind/attitude/belief? Or is it a call to action? • What kind of claim are you making? • Of fact or definition? • Of cause and effect? • About value? • About solutions or policy? • Write a working thesis statement for your 2.1

  8. In groups of 3 • Share thesis statement • Give feedback, discuss • Each person in the group write an alternative thesis statement for every other group member – in their own words • Just to give each person different ideas/versions for their thesis

  9. Revisiting rhetoric • Watch video • Answer these questions as you watch • What is his argument? A call to action or simply to change audience’s mind? • Is it a claim • Of fact or definition? • Of cause and effect? • About value? • About solutions or policy? • Does he use mostly ethos, pathos, or logos? • How does he organize his argument for effectiveness? • Are you convinced?

  10. Al Gore Climate Change TED • http://www.ted.com/talks/al_gore_s_new_thinking_on_the_climate_crisis.html

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