Argumentative Essay A Review Definition Argumentation is a

Argumentative Essay A Review

Definition • Argumentation is a logical way of asserting the soundness of a debatable position, belief, or conclusion. • Argumentation appeals to reason

Argumentation Takes a Stand • The stand is known as a claim • Urges the audience to share the writer’s perspective and insights.

Argumentation Leads to a Logical Conclusion • Unlike persuasion it doesn’t’ try to move an audience to action • It’s purpose is to demonstrate that certain ideas are valid and others are not. • Formal structure • • • Points ( three points of your thesis) Evidence (research resources) Examples (personal examples) Logical chain of reasoning (commentary) Refutes opposing arguments (counterargument) Accommodates the audiences views.

Thesis: subject, opinion, points of the opinion. • Topic: Is Classical Music The Best For Studying? • Thesis: Classical music is best for studying because it improves mood, helps focus, decreases stress. • Antithesis: Classical music is not the best music for student because some classical music fans find the opposite – that the music is too compelling to fade into the background and ends up distracting from the task at hand. • COUNTERARGUMENT (COMEBACK, REBUTTAL, PROOF THAT IT IS INCORRECT) • Perhaps it is the type of classical music (beat) • Perhaps it is too loud • Perhaps one simply needs a 5 minute break from studying.

CRITERIA FOR EVIDENCE • RELEVANT • Relate/support thesis • REPRESENTATIVE • Represent the full range of opinions (students, researchers, music theorist) • SUFFICIENT • Enough facts/research/evidence/examples

Evaluating Sources • Authoritative • Experts in the field • • Published information No author equal no authority • Accurate University press Scholarly Journal Book High level journal/magazines—Atlantic, Economist, Psychology Today, Wall Street Journal, New York Times. VERSUS NATIONAL ENUIRER • Why not Wikipedia—no single editor who checks entries for accuracy, credibility, objectivity. The users themselves write/edit entries. • • • Objective • Unbiased, special-interest groups, paid-to-write, • Current • Last date/update. • Comprehensive • Doesn’t just cover one side. Detailed coverage—more than a sentence or a paragraph

Finding/Evaluating Sources • College Library databases (UNM University Library) • https: //library. unm. edu • Online Catalog • Electronic Databases • Reference Works

Structure of the Essay. • Intro • Thesis with opinion points: Classical music is best for studying because it improves mood, helps focus, decreases stress. • 1 st Body Paragraph—address first opinion point of thesis—improves mood • CD (Research), EX(personal or research), CM (three-4 sentences explaining how your research and example supports your point. • 2 nd Body Paragraph—addresses second opinion point of thesis—helps focus • CD (Research), EX(personal or research), CM (three-4 sentences explaining how your research and example supports your point. • 3 rd Body Paragraph—addresses third opinion point of thesis—decreases stress • CD (Research), EX(personal or research), CM (three-4 sentences explaining how your research and example supports your point. • 4 th Body Paragraph—counterargument-- Classical music is not the best music for student because some classical music fans find the opposite – that the music is too compelling to fade into the background and ends up distracting from the task at hand. • CD(Research)MOZART THEORY CD –explanation or reason why this may not support your opinion. • CD—alternatives to counterargument VOLUME OF MUSIC, TYPE OF MUSIC, BREAK FROM STUDYING CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH

Requirements • 7 -10 reputable resources in the body paragraphs—must have authors • UNM ONLINE RESOUCES • 1 book • 3 journal • 2 magazine • GENERAL INTERNET SEARCH • 2 reputable sources w/authors

DUE DATES • 10/24 • 10/25 • 10/26 • 10/29 • 11/5 • 11/7 • 11/8 • 11/12 • 11/14 Topic General Research Brainstorming Outline 1 st Draft/revision Class Google Hangouts PE TE Google Hangouts.