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Forms Argumentative Writing English Paper
Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity:
· Textbook: Chapter 8, 9, 17 (Introduction)
· Lesson
· Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)
Click on the following tabs to review the concepts that will be addressed in this
activity:
· Valid Argument Structures
· Deductive
· Inductive
A valid structure is the way in which an argument is put together that assures it will
pass the test of logical strength.
The Basic Structure of Deductive and Inductive Arguments Click on the following
links to view argument examples:
Link: Deductive Argument Example
Link: Inductive Argument
Initial Post Instructions For the initial post, address the following:
· Find and post examples of deductive and inductive arguments. Do NOT use an
argument example which clearly indicates it is an example of an inductive/deductive
argument.
· For each example, evaluate its logical strength, using the concepts and ideas
presented in the textbook readings, the lesson, and any other source you find that
helps you to evaluate the validity (deductive) or strength (inductive) of the argument.
You can use examples from the text, or you can find examples elsewhere.
· Editorials and opinion columns are a good source, as are letters to the editor. Blogs
will also often be based on arguments.
· Use mapping and evaluative techniques to make sure it is an argument.
· Is it inductive or deductive? Explain why.
· Does it pass the tests of validity and strength? Explain.
Follow-Up Post Instructions Respond to at least one peer. Further the dialogue by
providing more information and clarification. Do you agree with their analysis – be
very specific about why you agree or disagree.
Writing Requirements
· Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
· Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside
source)
· APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Week 4 Assignment: Journal
Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity:
· Textbook: Chapter 8, 9, 17 (Introduction); review Chapter 7
· Lesson
Introduction Remember – your actual journal entry should be somewhat brief; most
of your time should be spent thinking about the questions asked and the issues
raised. Your thoughts should then be distilled into a mini-argument that will respond
affirmatively to the four tests for evaluating arguments: truthfulness of premises,
logical strength, relevance, and non-circularity.
Instructions For this journal assignment, briefly answer each of the following
prompts:
· Inference: The differing meanings of "valid inference" and "warranted inference" are
closely related to the differing purposes of deductive and inductive arguments – the
purpose of deductive being to prove; the purpose of inductive to make the conclusion
most probable.
· Look up the words "valid" and "warranted." Each of these words, you will find, has
what is known as a lexical definition – that is just the dictionary definition of the word.
Words also have a certain connotation – meanings that go beyond their lexical
definitions; associated ideas and concepts – think of terms such a "fur baby" as the
name for a pet.
· Briefly discuss how the lexical definitions and connotations of "valid" and
"warranted" can help us understand the differing purposes of deductive and inductive
arguments.
· Fallacies: In Section 8.2, the text states that there are "fallacious argument
templates" (Facione & Gittens, p. 167) and then gives a number of examples. The
author's further state: "Analysis of the meanings of the terms used and the
grammatical rules of the language reveal the source of error" (p.167).
· Choose one of the fallacies in this section, such as Denying the Antecedent or
False Classification and pair it with the valid argument template. For example, if you
choose Denying the Antecedent, the valid argument template will be Denying the
Consequent. False Classification would pair with one of the fallacies in Reasoning
About Classes of Objects.
· Explain, in your own words, how the fallacy is revealed through analysis of the valid
argument template. Think of it this way – if you know how the heart works, you will
know that certain malfunctions will prevent it from working.
For example, if you know that the coronary arteries supply the heart with blood, then
you can reason that a blockage will stop that vital flow. So, this journal prompt asks
you to explain, in your own words, how one of the valid argument templates work –
and how that exposes the fallacy connected with that type of argument.
· Civic Responsibility: At the end of Chapter 9 there is a Bonus Exercise that asks
you to research and analyze the 2009 debate over the healthcare public option. If
you were actually to complete that exercise, it would take quite a bit of time and
effort.
· Do you think that completing such an exercise would be time well spent or time
wasted? If well-spent, why? If time wasted, why?
· Is there any issue on which you think a comparable amount of time and effort would
be worthwhile?
· As a critical thinker, do you believe that citizens have an obligation to be informed
on topics of current interest? If yes, why, if no, why not?
If you include references to outside sources (beyond the textbook), make sure you
cite them properly.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
· Length: 1 ½ -2 pages (not including prompts, title page or references page)
· 1-inch margins
· Double spaced
· 12-point Times New Roman font
· Title page
· References page (as needed)
Grading This activity will be graded using the Journal Grading Rubric
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