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Argument

Argument. What are the first things that come to mind when you hear the word argument?. Verbal disagreement Convert someone to your point of view Make your position understood Your opponent may be stubborn and or unreasonable

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Argument

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  1. Argument

  2. What are the first things that come to mind when you hear the word argument?

  3. Verbal disagreement • Convert someone to your point of view • Make your position understood • Your opponent may be stubborn and or unreasonable • Arguments arise spontaneously- in which they cannot be thoughtfully planned or researched

  4. Arguments: attempt to convince a reader to agree with a particular point of view, to make a decision, or to pursue a particular course of action.

  5. Two Essential Categories • Persuasion • Logic

  6. Persuasion • Appeals are directed at readers emotions, at their subconscious, involve diction, slanting, figurative language, analogy, rhythmic patterns of speech, and the establishment of a tone that will encourage a positive response.

  7. Logic • Are directed primarily at the audiences intellectual understanding, and knowledge. • Depends on the reasoned movement from assertions to evidence to conclusion and on an almost mathematical system of proof and counter and counter proof. • Logical arguments are commonly found in scientific or philosophical articles, legal decisions, and technical proposals.

  8. There are 7 ways to write an argument

  9. 1 .Determine the Thesis or Proposition (What is your topic?) 2. Take Account your Audience (tone, diction) 3. Gather Necessary Supporting Evidence (appropriate and sufficient evidence: factsand or statistics)

  10. 4. Settle on an Organizational Pattern Inductive Reasoning- moves from a set of specific examples to a general statement. Deductive reasoning- in contrast, moves from a general statement to a specific conclusion. 5. Consider Refutations to Your Argument (you may wish to take into account well-known and significant opposing arguments)

  11. 6. Avoid Faulty Reasoning (get help; peer edit) 7. Conclude Forcefully (restate your position in a new language)

  12. References Rosa, Alfred and Paul Eschholz. Models for Writers: Short Essays for Composition. Bedford, St. Martins: Boston, 2012.

  13. Homework • 1. Finish writing your arguments • ACTIVELY Read “In Praise of the F Word” by Mary Sherry!

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