In simple terms, an argument is a statement, called a claim, supported by other statements called reasons and assumptions (Hatch xiii). The statement.

In simple terms, an argument is a statement, called a claim*, supported by other statements called reasons and assumptions (Hatch xiii). *The statement under dispute; at least some people would disagree

ARGUMENT Claim supported with reasons & assumptions Degree of credibility Constructive Clarifies & persuades DISAGREEMENT Opinion or claim only Contradictions Emotions run hot Destructive Foggy afterthoughts

Argument is social in naturecan help people: join together resolve conflict work collaboratively clarify beliefs produce new & better ideas

Argument coincides with the college goal of critical thinking*i.e., analyzing and evaluating ideas in the pursuit of truth. * Critical thinking is not just a mumbo-jumbo college concept; it is method for learning and facing life decisions.

VERBAL Oral or written. Examples: Speeches Lectures Periodical articles Scholarly essays Technical reports Reviews Books Blogs VISUAL Suggested & universal Examples: T-shirts Bumper stickers Billboards Company logos Symbols Advertisements Cars Accents

…no two people have experienced the world in exactly the same way (Hatch xvi). & You must choose how you will respond to differences of opinion within your community

ARGUMENT Seeks peaceful change Seeks willing change Seeks intelligent change Seeks freedom for change

Identify arguments (a.k.a. claims supported by reasons & assumptions) Analyze rhetorical contexts (people involved in the argument; time, place, & circumstances of the argument) Respond to arguments we have analyzed Pose verbal arguments of our own (writing & speaking)

Rhetoricalcalling for the use of persuasion Contextthe situation & conditions under which an argument takes place You need to know about rhetorical contexts so you can write intelligent, persuasive arguments of your own

Subject being written about Purpose for writing & trying to persuade Audience who will read your work Thesis to drive the paper Background information to include Rhetorical appeals to use

Argument Essay Paper Assignment Read Ch. 1 and Ch. 7 of Everythings An Argument over the weekend. Pg. 36 #1, 3, and 6 Pg. 206 #1

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