PPT-Argument Writing

Amory High School September 30 2013 Argument Persuasion What is the difference in argument writing and persuasion writing Argument Writing Influences the reader by using evidence and reasoning. V. Alfonso. The Basics…. Capitalize words at the beginning of sentences. Capitalize proper nouns. . Have multiple paragraphs (not only one massive paragraph).. Avoid writing in fragment sentences (all sentences should have a subject and predicate).. Tolleson. Union High School District. New Hire Orientation. S. Carmody, 2013. S. Carmody, 2013. 40. %. informative . 40. %. argumentative . 20. %. narrative. high school. S. Carmody, 2013. 1. understand purpose and rationale for implementing common argument writing model. What is an Argument Essay?. A type of writing that builds a convincing argument. To argue convincingly, a writer needs to support a claim with clear reasons and evidence.. Opinion vs. Persuade vs. Argue. Sake…. Writing . Counter-arguments and Rebuttals. ENDURING UNDERSTANDING. 1. In . order to . write a convincing essay . you may need to . anticipate common opposing arguments. . that dispute your thesis. Reading and Understanding. Arguments. Getting Started. If you have your computer or mobile device with you the following may be useful.. Go to . http://. iwp.iweb.bsu.edu/profdev/tech13.htm. Download and save The Art of Argument PowerPoint. Diane Litman. Professor, Computer Science . Department. Co-Director, Intelligent Systems . Program . Senior Scientist, Learning Research & Development Center . University of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh, . Work from 1/8/2013. Read and annotate the following prompt, then brainstorm how you would create your argument for this essay. .. PROMPT. : In his 1985 essay "Being a Man," Paul Theroux argues that "The whole idea of manhood in America is pitiful...Even the expression "Be a man!" ...[is] insulting and abusive. It means: Be stupid, be unfeeling, obedient, soldierly and stop thinking...It is a hideous and crippling lie; it not only insists on difference and connives at superiority, it is also by its very nature destructive--emotionally damaging and socially harmful." . Louise . Livesey. Academic Skills Adviser. This workshop will: . Identify the components of an ‘argument’. Suggest ‘types’ of argument that an assignment can be built around. Offer strategies to apply evidence and theory . Argument in its best academic, scholarly, or journalistic sense is not the same as an emotional argument or conflict between people. In general, it seeks to open a subject, not close it; to broaden a subject, not narrow it; and primarily to earn respect for a position, not necessarily defeat one.. If that’s so, what is the argument here?. Every argument starts with a question.. So – what questions does this text inspire? . SOAPS is one way to start thinking about how to argue.. S = What is the subject?. Abson P. Joseph, Ph.D.. Associate Professor of NT. Indiana Wesleyan University. . Introductory Matters. Critical Reasoning & Engagement . Constructing an Argument. Writing an Essay. Assessing an Argument. Causal arguments are inductive arguments in which the conclusion is a claim that one thing causes another.. For example:. Clogged arteries cause heart attacks. A rough surface produces friction. Exercise during heat causes sweating. Diane Litman. Professor, Computer Science Department . Senior Scientist, Learning Research & Development Center . Co-Director, Intelligent Systems Program. University of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh, . with Cornell notes and INB instruction slides added. Write a short definition for each:. Definition. Expert Testimony. Witness Statements. Counterargument. Repetition. Authoritative Quotations. Facts/Statistics.