PPT-Argument Analysis:

Claim Reason Foundation Consider this argument Because average temperatures across the globe have been rising steadily over the last 100 years Americans should reduce the amount of CO2 they are putting into the atmosphere. Understanding the Differences. Pre-Writing. Writing . Prompt. . The use of technology, especially among teenagers, has increased substantially and mobile access to the internet is pervasive. Do you think that people are too reliant on technology? Why or why not? . Kevin Rogers. Arthur Schopenhauer (1788 – 1860). German Philosopher. View of OA:. Sleight of hand trick. Charming joke. Bertrand Russell (1872 – 1970). “It is much easier to be persuaded that ontological arguments are no good than it is to say exactly what is wrong with them”. “Not . an inch to the west! Not an inch to the east! . I’ll stay here, not budging! I can and I will . If it makes you and me and the whole . world. . stand still!” . Position/Claim . . 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. Argument. The following describes 6 “moves” that should be included in your argument essay.. This does NOT mean 6 paragraphs; some may take more than one paragraph to accomplish while some take less.. AS. Background to the Argument. A classical theistic proof for the existence of God. Supports the concept of the God of classical theism (. omni. -words). Accepts that the cosmos is contingent upon a prior being to bring it into existence. Diane Litman. Professor, Computer Science . Department. Co-Director, Intelligent Systems . Program . Senior Scientist, Learning Research & Development Center . University of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh, . Finding the Middle Ground. Qualifying. Arguments assume differences of opinion, but an argument can find a middle ground between opposing sides. . Qualifying can add complexity and sophistication because it demonstrates a complete understanding of an issue.. 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." . The Task. Analyze how the author builds . the argument.. Look for:. evidence (facts/statistics, examples). reasoning (connecting evidence to claim). stylistic or persuasive elements. appeals. word choice. The Task. Analyze how the author builds her argument. Look for. evidence (facts/statistics, examples). reasoning (connecting evidence to claim). stylistic or persuasive elements. appeals. word choice. 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. Building an argument. Constructing Arguments. Trust (ethos). Feelings (pathos). Truth (logos). Review: Three Approaches to Rhetorical Analysis. Review: Establishing Authority. “Situated ethos”. : The authority you carry with you. Why Argue?. Argument is not in itself an end or a purpose of communication. It is rather a means of discourse, a way of developing what we have to say. We can identify four primary aims or purposes that argument helps us accomplish:.