ARGUMENTATION-A process of reasoning, or a controversy made up of rational proofs,discussions,disputations.
= Reasoning or expressed in words,to induce belief.-Matter for questions,business in hand.-The independent variable upon whose value of a function depends.
ARGUMENTS= What they are,How to make them and How to avoid making bad ones-Class Objectives ABLE TO: Choose an effective topic>Identify the parts of an argument is valid or sound.>List and explain major logical fallacies.>Demonstrate how arguments are organized in parts.
ARGUMENTS has two parts :
CLAIM (aka position or conclusion)>The claim that arguer wants to defendEVIDENCE (aka premises)>Statements that give reason of support."WHAT DOES THIS COUNTRY NEEDS IS A RETURN TO THE CONCEPT OF SWIFT AND CERTAIN JUSTICE. IF WE NEED MORE COURTS,JUDGES AND PRISONS. SO BE IT.STAND AS FOR CAPITAL PUNISHMENT. I SAY LET THE PUNISHMENT FIT THE CRIME" JOHN PEARSON
(EXAMPLE OF EVIDENCE) "WHEN INDIVIDUALS VOLOUNTARILY ABANDON PROPERTY,THEY FORFEIT ANY EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY IN IT THEY MIGHT HAVE HAD.
(EXAMPLE OF CLAIM) THEREFORE A WARRANTLESS SEARCH OR SEIZURE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY IS NOT UNREASONABLE UNDER THE 4TH AMENDMENT"EVIDENCE- Statement that gives reason for support ORGANIZING A PROPOSAL ARGUMENT.
1.Present the problem that needs to be solve.>A.Describe the problem B.Provide a history for the problem C. Argue that the problem can be solve,but dont solve it yet.2.Present the proposal A.Present your claim (thesis).>B.Explain the specifics of the proposal.>C.Explain the specifics of the proposal.3.provide a summary of the opposing viewpoints.>A. Counter argue (this section can summarize opposing solutions and discuss why they arent valid)4.Justification: convince the reader that the proposal should be adopted>A. Solution is feasible: Reason 1 is presented and developed.>B.Solution solves the problem: Reason 2 is presented and developed>C. Solution is the best solution: Reason 3 presented and developed etc..5.Conclusion>A.Restate your proposed solution>B.Summarize main arguments>C.Entice your readers to act.PREPARING TO WRITE AN ARGUMENT(http/www.slide share.net/remnil argumentation)TOPIC: >Select one: What are you passionate about>Ponder all sides: What is your purpose.PERSPECTIVE: >Select one what is your claim? your position?>Take a stand and begin articulating itEVIDENCE: >Gather examples and support. Do you need a statistics? anecdotes?authoritative sources?COUNTER ARGUMENT: >Identify and understand it.>Put yourself in the other sides shoes.>Know how to refute it.Can you do it ethically?