intro to argument analysis
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describes and identifies the parts of an example argument, including main claim, supporting evidence, and underlying assumptionsTRANSCRIPT
Argument Argument AnalysisAnalysisIdentifying the Parts of An ArgumentIdentifying the Parts of An Argument
What is an Argument?What is an Argument?
What is an Argument?What is an Argument?
An Argument is a An Argument is a series of statements series of statements used to persuade used to persuade one’s audience that one’s audience that something is true.something is true.
Parts of an ArgumentParts of an Argument
Main ClaimMain Claim – The conclusion or idea one – The conclusion or idea one is trying to proveis trying to prove
Parts of an ArgumentParts of an Argument
Main ClaimMain Claim – The conclusion or idea one – The conclusion or idea one is trying to proveis trying to prove
Evidence Evidence – Information that supports the – Information that supports the main claimmain claim
Parts of an ArgumentParts of an Argument
Main ClaimMain Claim – The conclusion or idea one – The conclusion or idea one is trying to proveis trying to prove
Evidence Evidence – Information that supports the – Information that supports the main claimmain claim
AssumptionsAssumptions – Underlying beliefs or – Underlying beliefs or “givens”“givens”
Homecoming PartyHomecoming Party
You Your Parents
Pasotraspaso
Carl.Lacey2 Agok
Pedrosimoes7
Your Parents’ PositionYour Parents’ Position
It is not a good idea for you to attendIt is not a good idea for you to attend They can’t supervise you = alcohol + sexThey can’t supervise you = alcohol + sex Host family is unknown (unreliable?)Host family is unknown (unreliable?) You will get sick from no sleepYou will get sick from no sleep They care about you – there is no They care about you – there is no
positive sidepositive side
Your Parents’ Position
It is not a good idea for you to attend They can’t supervise you = alcohol + sex Host family is unknown (unreliable?) You will get sick from no sleep They care about you – there is no
positive side
Your Parents’ Position
It is not a good idea for you to attend They can’t supervise you = alcohol + sex Host family is unknown (unreliable?) You will get sick from no sleep They care about you – there is no
positive side
Your Parents’ Position
It is not a good idea for you to attend They can’t supervise you = alcohol + sex Host family is unknown (unreliable?) You will get sick from no sleep They care about you – there is no
positive side
Underlying Underlying AssumptionsAssumptions
They can’t supervise you = alcohol + sexThey can’t supervise you = alcohol + sex
Assumes Assumes Alcohol will be available… and Alcohol will be available… and You are unable to take care of yourself or You are unable to take care of yourself or make good decisionsmake good decisions
Underlying Assumptions
They can’t supervise you = alcohol + sex
Assumes Alcohol will be available… and You are unable to take care of yourself or make good decisions
Host family is unknown (unreliable?)
Assumes Inadequate supervision
Underlying AssumptionsThey can’t supervise you = alcohol + sex
Assumes Alcohol will be available… and You are unable to take care of yourself or make good decisions
Host family is unknown (unreliable?)
Assumes Inadequate supervision
They care about you – there is no positive side
Assumes The party is nothing special
Party: Yes!
With Thanks from Creative Commons for the following photos used:
Agok “Free Beer 3.3 Ready to Drink!” November 7, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.]
Carl.Lacey2, “Img_4581” November 7, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.
Pasotraspaso, “Party Time / Tiempo de Fiestas” November 7, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.
Pedrosimoes7 “The Kiss” November 7, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.
Parts of an ArgumentParts of an Argument
Main ClaimMain Claim – The conclusion or idea one – The conclusion or idea one is trying to proveis trying to prove
Evidence Evidence – Information that supports the – Information that supports the main claimmain claim
AssumptionsAssumptions – Underlying beliefs or – Underlying beliefs or “givens”“givens”
Homecoming PartyHomecoming Party
You Your Parents
Pasotraspaso
Carl.Lacey2 Agok
Pedrosimoes7
Your Parents’ PositionYour Parents’ Position
It is not a good idea for you to attendIt is not a good idea for you to attend They can’t supervise you = alcohol + sexThey can’t supervise you = alcohol + sex Host family is unknown (unreliable?)Host family is unknown (unreliable?) You will get sick from no sleepYou will get sick from no sleep They care about you – there is no They care about you – there is no
positive sidepositive side
Identify Main Claim and Evidence
It is not a good idea for you to attend They can’t supervise you = alcohol + sex Host family is unknown (unreliable?) You will get sick from no sleep They care about you – there is no
positive side
Underlying Underlying AssumptionsAssumptions
They can’t supervise you = alcohol + sexThey can’t supervise you = alcohol + sex Assumes Assumes You are unable to protect You are unable to protect
yourself or make good decisions yourself or make good decisionsHost family is unknown (unreliable?)Host family is unknown (unreliable?) Assumes Assumes Inadequate supervision Inadequate supervisionThey care about you – there is no positive They care about you – there is no positive
sideside Assumes Assumes The party is nothing special The party is nothing special
Party: Yes!
With Thanks from Creative Commons for the following photos used:
Agok “Free Beer 3.3 Ready to Drink!” November 7, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.]
Carl.Lacey2, “Img_4581” November 7, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.
Pasotraspaso, “Party Time / Tiempo de Fiestas” November 7, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.
Pedrosimoes7 “The Kiss” November 7, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.