This week we are studying arguments as they appear in ordinary language and how to put those arguments into standard for
Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2022 6:14 am
This week we are studying arguments as they appear in ordinarylanguage and how to put those arguments into standard form so thatwe can analyze the type of argument being presented. In order topractice this skill, please select a published article or essay inwhich the author presents an argument. You MUST include the titleof the article you have chosen in the title of your discussionpost. No duplicate articles will be allowed. Students who choose anarticle chosen by another student will be asked to redo theirinitial post. The first student to post with the article in thetitle “claims” that article. In your initial post, include thefollowing elements: In one paragraph, summarize your article anddirectly quote the paragraph or sentence(s) where the argumentappears. Put the argument into standard form. Include APAcitation(s) and a reference for the article you selected. Here isan example of a good initial post. Here is an example of a goodinitial post. - Alternative Formats In your replies to classmatesState whether the argument is strong or weak if it is an inductiveargument, or valid or invalid if it is a deductive argument.Explain your reasoning.
MUST BE IN A FORMAT:
P1 I want to lose weight
P2 Losing weight will help prevent health problems
P3 The only way to lose weight is to exercise
P4 I want to stay healthy
C I need to find time to exercise
MUST BE IN A FORMAT:
P1 I want to lose weight
P2 Losing weight will help prevent health problems
P3 The only way to lose weight is to exercise
P4 I want to stay healthy
C I need to find time to exercise