Posted: July 6th, 2016
2c: Finding Native Argument Examples Find one example of an argument from contemporary media; this can be a short argument. Include or reproduce the original passage of the argument, paraphrase the conclusion(s), and identify the argument as either inductive or deductive. Using 75–100 words, explain why the argument is either inductive or deductive. Download details for this assignment here and respond to each item thoroughly. ATTACHMENT FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Counterarguments
In M1: Assignment 2, you identified and explained the weakest or strongest argument in a set of articles. You identified the premises and conclusions, discussed whether or not an inference was warranted, and discussed matters of truth and consistency within the specified subject.
Review your work in M1: Assignment 2 where you analyzed the sets of articles assigned to you.
Using these articles, complete the following:
Provide your position on the issue in the articles assigned to you. State and explain a key objection to your position on this issue. Despite the objection, develop a counterargument to defend your position. (This will likely be an “engulf-and-devour” argument.) You may use the M1: Assignment 2 readings as sources for evidence and facts. Be sure to do the following:
Use additional references to support your arguments and provide evidence as needed. Use key language and phrases suggested in your readings. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Write your initial response in 200–300 words in this assignment be sure to draw upon the articles we discussed in Module 1:
Option 1 (“Ashley X”)
Set A – articles by Lewis & Singer
Remember that a counterargument will have the following structure:
Point (your position on the issue) Counterpoint (the best argument offered by the opposition) Counterargument (how you position is best, even granting the best argument offered by the opposition)
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