Argument form

for the human society, as the need to be able to form a persuasive argument became more apparent. It is a topic that has been explored and studied since the era of the ancient Greece by philosophers to the extent that it was an accepted part of the western education. While argumentation is a form of discourse that is defined as the act of forming arguments and conclusions, it is a broad definition that includes various types of dialogues where arguments are used (Moens, 2013). There are many…

reasoning that creates a good argument. Elaboration: In other words, The Toulmin model is composed of three main parts; data, claim, and warrant. We use this form of argument to prompt the simple man with a strong point. The first part of the Toulmin model is the data. The data is full of facts and important information. We base our argument off this information. Part two of the Toulmin Model is the claim. A statement that includes information that you involve into the argument and you ask the…

David Gelernter argues in his essay “Unplugged: The Myth of Computers in the Classroom” why computers will do more harm than good in educating todays tomorrow. Gelernter does not merely direct his argument toward teachers and professors, but he addresses parents and caregivers as well. The argument focuses upon providing the best possible educational experience for children today, and that can only be done by developing a technological independence from computers and the like. After Gelernter…

Although shown to be excessive and tailored to certain scenarios, distinct relatable experiences strengthen the reader’s ability to decipher arguments. For instance, rhetorical questions such as, “Have you ever bought an expensive pair of shoes only to discover that they are so uncomfortable… (Schwartz, 2004)” challenges the reader to relate it to their own lives. Bold introductory statements are…

wear Burqas are violating this value. This argument has the potential to be valid, however it is a very weak one and is fallacious as no evidence was given and this argument was left as a stand-alone statement. This premise could possibly be an example of the red herring fallacy. It starts off mentioning how the Burqa is a representation of the dominance…

In The Colonial Harem, Algerian author Malek Alloula analyzes the French colonial gaze on his native country and particularly its women through the historical record of postcards made from 1900 to 1930. Alloula argues that the postcards were a form of symbolic assault on the veiled and private women of Algeria, who were played in them by paid models, as denizens of the colonial fantasy of the harem, as created by Orientalism. In the first chapter “The Orient as Stereotype and Phantasm,” Alloula…

United States has different arguments about abortion and whether it should be legal or not. Also, parts of these arguments consists of in what point of pregnancy can abortion still be permissible? A Defense of Abortion, written by Judith Jarvis Thomson supports the right of abortion. She grants the premises of her opponents and then contravenes them through analogies of different situations. After analyzing and evaluating both sides of this debate, I side with Thomson’s argument that her right…

educated populous must adapt to become more skeptical. Learning this skepticism goes hand-in-hand with understanding arguments; as well as fallacies. Mrs. Shumway’s debate class has introduced these very important skills to me. Debate has taught me the most important skill is the understanding and ability to form a logical argument. Four years ago, freshman year, my knowledge of argument was immensely limited. Any dispute of which the opposition could talk enough about I would consider truthful.…

population. Hardin uses more of a logic based argument, using facts and figures to back up his statements. Swift takes a wildly different approach by using a satirical “speaker” to bring a more emotional appeal to his readers. He first recommends a very vulgar approach to grab his reader’s attention and then proposes his actual solution. Although both essays are effective in different ways, I believe that Swift’s emotional approach makes for a more effective argument. A key aspect to consider…

main argument. In Adrian Mack’s and Miranda Nelson’s article, “Vancouver Hockey Riot Is a Symptom of a Larger Problem” the authors explain that the one of the main factors instigating the Vancouver hockey riot was that the fan’s loyalty to the sport “…exceeds far beyond a natural and healthy spirit of competitiveness or an appreciation of the beauty of the game itself. It’s pathological.…