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Your Logical Argument. Your Logical Argument. It really doesn’t matter if you are writing an argumentative essay or speech – your logical argument should be organized a certain way. . Your Logical Argument.
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Your Logical Argument . . . It really doesn’t matter if you are writing an argumentative essay or speech – your logical argument should be organized a certain way.
Your Logical Argument . . . Your logical argument should start with an engaging introduction which captures and keeps your audience’s attention. Almost any of the tactics we studied can be used, but some work especially well: ? a fitting quotation, ? an interesting fact or statistic, or ? an entertaining story, experience, or situation.
Your Logical Argument . . . Whichever speech tactic you choose, it should lead you and your audience into your claim or thesis. It’s important that you provide any general background information your audience needs to understand about the concern in your introduction and then clearly state your claim. Your audience should have no question what your position is on the concern and what you are going to argue for or against.
Your Logical Argument . . . Once you’ve made your claim, it’s time to explain WHY the concern is a such a problem and WHAT should be done about it. You do this with your sub- claims* supported with evidence. * Your sub-claims are the reasons for your position on the topic; you’ll need to have at least 2, but may have 3 or 4. All of your sub-claims must be supported with evidence and help build the case for your claim.
Your Logical Argument . . . In your 1st sub-claim, present the problems inherent in the concern. Begin with specific background information that details the problems as you see them. Then back up your sub-claim with supporting evidence (facts and data) from reliable sources. NOTE: Opinions are not reliable sources UNLESS they come from recognized experts! It’s necessary to give credit to ALL your sources of inform-ation, so document them during your research and cite them in your work.
Your Logical Argument . . . In your 2nd sub-claim, explain the harm the concern causes and possible remedies. Since you have already provided both general and specific background information, start with how the concern will affect your audience – WHY they should care. Then back up your sub-claim with supporting evidence (facts and data) from reliable sources.
Your Logical Argument . . . With your sub-claims, you should have made the case for your claim. Write a warrant restating your claim and explain- ing how all the evidence leads a reasoning person to the position you hold. Lead your audience through HOW to interpret the evidence you have given them.
Your Logical Argument . . . Now you must refute any opposing viewpoints. Next, address all counter-arguments with their supporting evidence. It’s critical you do so accurately and fairly. If you cannot honestly show that your position is the most reasonable, your logical argument collapses! Then, provide backingor support for yourwarrant including: ?additional evidence, and/or ?extended definitions or explanations.
Your Logical Argument . . . Your logical argument should end even better than it began; your audience is now educated about the concern! Wrap-up your argument in a conclusion that has: ? a powerful restatement of your claim or thesis, and ? a definite call to action (or a clear understanding of what you expect your audience to believe or do).
