Argument

= = = Argument:   = = Four Types of Argument  = Example from College Board Essay 2007 #3 A- Here is a topic respond to it.... B- Defend, Challenge, Qualify C- Argument Analysis Rhetorical Strategies Argument Strategies D- Evaluate- has a hidden agenda Is it persuasive? Is it ethical? Is it defensible?
 *  students may use personal experience
 *  a set of facts and develop a position
 *  a quote, anecdote
 *  use appropriate proof from personal experience from other outside sources ( use a variety of examples)
 *  general reflection
 * 1)  scored on thoroughness and quality of proofs- need a lot of warrant
 * 2)  keep emotion out of writing
 * 3)  use logic and thoughtfulness
 *  Most common essay
 *  position doesn't matter
 *  scored on quality of proofs
 *  must restate author's position
 *  can't repeat author's points - MUST pull in student's examples
 *  may qualify- but do not be wishy washy - QUALIFY means you must be ably to refute the side points as well as discuss what you agree with in the info
 *  student needs a developed argument usually two or more points
 *  Make an assertion, prove the assertion & why it is persuasive
 * <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"> Similar to language analysis
 * <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"> focus on persuasive devices
 * <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"> can bring in more general resources
 * <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"> need to think about intended audiences
 * <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"> connect to purpose (persuasion )
 * <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"> Similar to analysis but is different-
 * <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"> Focus on how well the technique works for the intended audience & why it would be effective
 * <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"> do it in original occasion and audience
 * <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"> Prompt may also ask for writers own position and check for it