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Argument

Published on Apr 20, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

The Argument

  • investigate a topic
  • collect, generate, & evaluate evidence
  • establish a position
  • Consider counterclaims
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Arguments

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The Argument

  • investigate a topic
  • collect, generate, & evaluate evidence
  • establish a position
  • Consider counterclaims
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Arguments establish a claim & prove it with evidence, logic, & support

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Elements of Argument

  • Issue: the topic argued
  • Claim: your position
  • Argument: supporting points
  • Counter-Argument: the opposition
  • Refutation: disproves the counterargument

The Claim

how you feel about the issue
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Supporting Points

the reason you feel that way
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Counter-Argument

the reason someone might disagree
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Refutation

disproving the counterargument
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Outline of an Argument

  • Introduction: background & claim
  • Supporting Points: evidence for your claim
  • CounterArgument: the evidence against your claim
  • Refutation: disproving the evidence
  • Conclusion: summarizing & restating
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