Counter-Arguments

EPQ SO FAR

Multiple Choice

What does EPQ stand for?

• Excellent Personal Quality

• Extended Project Qualification

• Expert Providing Queries

• Endless Personal Quantitative

Categorize

Options (8)

Author is considered an expert

Research has been posted recently

Research has been created to inform and educate the reader

Author has little knowledge of the topic

Research is from 500 years ago

Research is supported by other sources

Author is creating an article after asking for info from ChatGpt

No one backs up this research claim

What would be considered a reliable research source

Reliable

Un-reliable

Multiple Choice

Simon is writing his EPQ. He has fantastic claims to back up his work which is provided by the research he has conducted. He is developing his work through lines of reasoning (analysis) and is finding supporting research to back up the initial claims.

What is missing from Simon's work though to create a balanced argument?

• A contents page

• A counter-argument

• A student survey

• Visual Metaphor

Multiple Choice

What is an effective definition for counter-argument?

• an exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.

• a reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action or theory.

• an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument.

• it's not easily understood in an instinctive, unconscious way

Counter-Argument

What is it?

an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument.

Why do it?

-Acknowledges other people opinions
-Shows an robust argument (that considers the opposing view)
-Shows your knowledge of both the topic and research area

Multiple Choice

What should you NOT do when writing about counter-arguments?

• Consider the audience

• Demonstrate respect and understanding for others' POV

• Dismiss or use depreciating language about another POV

Multiple Choice

The UK police force has been accused or racism with respect to its hiring practises and promotion structure,

Which of these is an effective counter-argument?

• On the other hand, the Met Police's 2017-21 diversity and inclusion strategy stated that 13% of officers are from a BAME background and that figure is expected to grow

• Callaghan (2023) claimed that he felt the police would never move with modern times when it came to recruitment

• Robinson (2021) discussed a surprising lack of strategy at encouraging diversity and inclusion in the police's recruitment marketing

Categorize

Options (12)

Rugby 25, the video game, failed to achieve high sales in the market

Struggles to achieve global appeal compared to sports such as Football

Lack of globally recognised stars in the game

Rules of the game are complex and struggles to attract a new audience

Threat of emerging new sports that are taking away attention

Limited coverage on free to air TV and online streaming meaning an struggle to gain new fans

Rugby World Cup attracts millions globally.

Rugby sevens grows fast, especially post-Olympics.

Nations like Japan and USA are investing heavily.

Rugby’s physicality appeals to new audiences and helps it stand out in the market place.

Youth programs worldwide are expanding rugby.

Club competitions like URC and Top 14 draw big crowds.

Rugby is struggling to gain attention in the modern day compared to majority of sports

Argument to support

Counter-argument

However, you can do an alternative explanation as well

What is an alternative explanation?

A different explanation for why something is occuring

Example of alternative explanation

Instead of people not watching films at the cinema because of an lack of interest in the films being released, the real reason is due to the fact that streaming has become a more convenient route to access high-quality entertainment in a lot of people's eyes.

Multiple Choice

Test cricket is still popular in England due to the regular cricket fan believing- that it is still unequivocally the ultimate form of cricket.

What is the alternative theory for why test cricket is still popular?

• Test cricket attendances are falling

• Test cricket is still popular due to stars such as Ben Stokes

• Test cricket is less popular than T20 cricket

• 'I don't like cricket, oh no, I love it.' (10cc, 1978)

Open Ended

Have you considered counter-arguments or alternative explanations in your work? If so how? Explain quickly (you have three minutes)

YOUR ANSWER WILL BE SHOWN ON BOARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• A statement will appear on the board

• Your group will nominate one individual to make a statement either in support or counter-act the statement

• Each group will take it in turns making a simple claim to develop the argument

• When responding to the other group you must start by saying YES BUT

• If you fail to respond within 5 seconds the other group wins a point

• You can however make a SUB and swap with another group member

Rules of the game

SPLIT INTO 2 GROUPS (A and B)

The YES BUT GAME

Group B will respond to the claim

Group A supports the claim

Statement; Colleges should ban mobile phones on premises

Group A will respond to the claim

Group B supports the claim

Statement; It is wrong for Spotify to release music for free

Group B will respond to the claim

Group A supports the claim

Statement; Salaries for male and female sports stars should be matched

Group A will respond to the claim

Group B supports the claim

Statement; In order to encourage more self-less individuals, MPs salaries should be cut

Group B will respond to the claim

Group A supports the claim

Statement; Humans are inherently driven by self-interest

Group A will respond to the claim

Group B supports the claim

Statement; Political Correctness has gone too far in today's society

Independent Learning

Update your activity log and print off and give to teacher before the next lesson

• Ensure your activity log has an weekly update since the first week of EPQ

• Mentions any activities started/completed

• Mentions any changes made from your original plans

• Mentions any problems encountered and how you overcame them