Argument Introduction
Look at the meme below:
Based on the brief introduction to argumentation (claims and beliefs), think of THREE (3) different arguments this meme presents. Then, write THREE (3) counterarguments for each argument concocted.
Then complete the exercise on page 6 in the argument book.
Then complete the exercise on page 6 in the argument book.
Sample Argument
When evaluating arguments, always look at the title. The title usually indicates the claim. What is the claim in this article?
www.stack.com/a/4-reasons-why-athletes-should-keep-a-food-journal
Once you have identified the claim, what does the author use to buttress the argument?
Did the author consider the other side? Why or why not?
Who is the intended audience? Do you see anything wrong with that?
www.stack.com/a/4-reasons-why-athletes-should-keep-a-food-journal
Once you have identified the claim, what does the author use to buttress the argument?
Did the author consider the other side? Why or why not?
Who is the intended audience? Do you see anything wrong with that?
THE COOKIE RECIPE
According to argumentation, claims are our beliefs. What we believe is a claim, therefore the claim is an argument. Many recipes on Pinterest claim "THE BEST..." whatever. How true is this? Unless we try the recipe, how are we to know if this claim is TRUE and are willing to accept the belief? Here is an example of a recipe I claim to be "THE BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE." How true is this? Why should you believe me? Because I use other cookie recipes to judge (making this an evaluation argument) and then decide to accept the belief. Making claims such as these are pretty weighty, so be prepared to back up that weighty claim. Are these "THE BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES"?
www.browneyedbaker.com/thick-and-chewy-chocolate-chip-cookies/
www.browneyedbaker.com/thick-and-chewy-chocolate-chip-cookies/
Here is the recipe via PDF for you to keep...
| tollhouse_chocolate_chip_cookie.pdf |