What Is Argument? Ch 1

Argument is an academic debate over a controversy.

• true

• false

An effective method for argument is using a pro-con approach

• true

• false

An IMPLICIT argument means that

• the argument is stated outright.

• the argument is not stated but inferred.

• an opinion drives your reasoning.

• the argument is mentioned from both sides of the controversy.

An EXPLICIT argument is

• stated and supported with reasoning and evidence.

• implied and its audience has to figure it out.

• explaining the pros and cons of an argument.

• none of these.

A CLAIM is

• an idea you want others to agree with because they should.

• an idea you want to present and support as valid

• an idea that others can easily knock down.

• an idea that others have proven as false.

Argument is a PROCESS because

• you have no idea where you stand when you begin.

• there are specific steps that everyone must follow in order.

• a person's position evolves as they progress through their research.

• Everyone has the same procedure in working though to the end of their argument.

A useful method for argument writing is to employ propaganda.

• true

• false

Important aspects of a successful argument are:

• opinions, propoganda, surveys

• facts, credible sources, expert contributions

• thorough polls, pro-con lists, celebrity testimony

• all of the above

Truth is an easily defined concept and viewed the same by all.

• true

• false

Truth seeking means

• consider all available evidence

• maintain an open mind

• clarifying and justifying your own values and assumptions

• all of the above