Evaluate Argument

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Evaluate Argument

• Check arguments for assumptions, support, and
  objectivity.

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Can you use the vocabulary?

• incompatible, induce, military, odds,
  subordinate
• 1.We can __ good behavior by promising kids
  candy.
• 2.What are the __ that aliens visited your home?
• 3.Soldiers marched in the __ parade.
• 4.Lisa was tired of having a __ position in a big
  company.
• 5.Stan and Mark thought that they would enjoy
  sharing an apartment, but they found that they
  were completely __.

• commence, compile, device, forthcoming, levy
• 6. Classes will __ on January 10th and end May
  5th.
• 7. The neighbors were very __ with fire
  information.
• 8. Cities have the right to decide how much sales
  tax they will __ on local goods.
• 9. Peter began to __ photos for his parents' 50th
  wedding anniversary.
• 10.A calculator is a useful __ for all weak at
  math.

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What is an authors argument?

• Definition
• An authors argument is the opinion or belief
  that he or she wants to persuade readers to
  accept.

Is Chucks closing argument an opinion that most
viewers will probably find interesting?
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What is an issue?

• The issue means the controversial topic that the
  author is discussing.
• Controversial issues are ones people disagree
  about.
• Issues include the death penalty, gun control,
  and abortion.
• For the punctuation couple, whats at issue?

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Can arguments have viewpoints?

• The authors argument presents his or her point
  of view on an issue.
• Find it by asking, What is the authors position
  on the issue?
• What is the cooks viewpoint on people and food?

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1. What does the author assume?

• An authors assumptions are what the author takes
  for granted without proving.
• Bad assumptions lead to incorrect conclusions.
• What false assumption does Jake believe?

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2. What are the support types?

• Support refers to the kind of evidence the author
  uses.
• It includes research findings, case studies,
  personal experience or observation, examples,
  facts, comparisons, and expert opinion.
• What kind of support do the people in the
  illustration have?

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3. Is the support relevant?

• Relevance means the support is directly related
  to the argument.
• Unless the author is an expert, his opinion or
  personal experience isnt relevant.
• Is the boys cape relevant to his jump to the
  next house?

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4. Is the author objective?

• The authors argument has objectivity when the
  support consists of facts and other clear
  evidence.
• Is there enough evidence to believe that the
  woman at the left has too much money?

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5. Is the argument complete?

• An argument is complete if the author presents
  adequate support and overcomes opposing points.
• Is an opinion more complete if it comes with a
  lot of money?

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6. Is the argument valid?

• An argument is valid if it is logical and well
  reasoned.
• An invalid argument is not very well-reasoned
  out.
• Is the firemans logic right that the dragon
  needs to quit sneezing?

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7. Is the argument credible?

• An argument is credible if it is believable and
  convincing.
• Is it credible to you that the cans that the
  priest is selling are of God?
• Or is the priests stuff incredible?

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What does the author argue that the Internet is
good for?

• With Internet you have the opportunity to reach
  any information. Information is the most valuable
  asset and internet is a cornerstone to reach
  it.Just click, and you can go anywhere you
  want. Finding data was a big problem and took
  time. You don't need to go libraries searching
  books for days and it is not a tiring
  activity.Some think accessing so much
  information creates problems. Information about
  the same subject from different resources can
  vary, but we can clarify the matter by using the
  internet again. We can find the best information
  evaluating all different data gained through the
  internet.Finally, others say accessing so much
  information makes a problem. If there is a
  problem, it is just not being able to reach
  enough information. By internet, you can reach
  the most important asset information timely and
  easily.

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He argues that the Internet is good for finding
information.

• With Internet you have the opportunity to reach
  any information. Information is the most valuable
  asset and internet is a cornerstone to reach
  it.Just click, and you can go anywhere you
  want. Finding data was a big problem and took
  time. You don't need to go to libraries
  searching books for days and it is not a tiring
  activity.Some think accessing so much
  information creates problems. Information about
  the same subject from different resources can
  vary, but we can clarify the matter by using the
  internet again. We can find the best information
  evaluating all different data gained through the
  internet.Finally, others say accessing so much
  information makes a problem. If there is a
  problem, it is just not being able to reach
  enough information. By internet, you can reach
  the most important asset information timely and
  easily.

Why does the text repeat the word information so
many times?
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Why should a tourist visit Rio?

• First, in Rio de Janeiro, you will find a high
  number of places to tour. Since it is a tourist
  town and one of the oldest cities in Brazil, it
  offers lots of places to entertain visitors. For
  instance, the Corcova, which receives thousands
  of visitors every moth, is a good tourist place
  to go when visiting Brazil.In addition, the
  best beaches of Brazil are placed in Rio de
  Janeiro. Therefore, if you had the chance to
  visit Brazil, you should go to one of these
  beaches. There, you would enjoy the wonderful
  sights and beautiful people. One example is Praia
  do Forte, a nice beach in Rio de Janeiro.

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Tourists see Corcova and beaches.

• First, in Rio de Janeiro, you will find a high
  number of places to tour. Since it is a tourist
  town and one of the oldest cities in Brazil, it
  offers lots of places to entertain visitors. For
  instance, the Corcova, which receives thousands
  of visitors every moth, is a good tourist place
  to go when visiting Brazil.In addition, the
  best beaches of Brazil are placed in Rio de
  Janeiro. Therefore, if you had the chance to
  visit Brazil, you should go to one of these
  beaches. There, you would enjoy the wonderful
  sights and beautiful people. One example is Praia
  do Forte, a nice beach in Rio de Janeiro.

Does the author tell the reader what to do at
Corcova?
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What can tourists see in Egypt?

• First, I conduct my visitor to see the Pyramids
  and Sphinx. Lets see a pharonic village to see
  the life of the ancient Egyptians.
• Visitors must learn about our modern customs. I
  invite all to see a small familys hospitality
  and the peaceful ways of Egyptian people. They
  show that there are no barriers between different
  people present a one word culture.Last, I make
  a trip to visit our factories and cultivated
  lands to show our progress. Also, the river Nile,
  our source of life and the wonderful scene when
  we take a small boat and run along this beautiful
  nature. Besides, I show our new buildings and
  some huge projects like "Toshki" and how we
  reclaim our deserts.

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In Egypt, you see the old and new.

• First, I conduct my visitor to see the Pyramids
  and Sphinx. Lets see a pharonic village to see
  the life of the ancient Egyptians.
• Visitors must learn about our modern customs. I
  invite all to see a small familys hospitality
  and the peaceful ways of Egyptian people. They
  show that there are no barriers between different
  people present a one word culture.Last, I make
  a trip to visit our factories and cultivated
  lands to show our progress. Also, the river Nile,
  our source of life and the wonderful view.
  Besides, I show huge projects like "Toshki" and
  how we reclaim our deserts.

Doesnt it seem more interesting that this author
specifies eight different places to view in
Egypt?
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In review, check argument for

• Assumptions
• Support types
• Relevance
• Objectivity
• Completeness
• Validity
• Credibility

Should the policeman review his identification of
who is wanted?