27 Questions
What is the aim of advocacy?
To influence decisions especially with issues that involve social, political, environmental, and economic perspectives
How are campaigns different from advocacy?
Campaigns are sustained efforts toward a specific outcome while advocacy refers to activities that argue, plead, support, or favor a certain issue
Why are campaigns described as a powerful way of strategically building group capacity and developing experience?
Because campaigns win solid victories for social justice
What is the purpose of research?
To conduct a careful consideration of study regarding a concern or problem using scientific methods
How do advocates identify the best way to find a solution?
By gathering persuasive evidence necessary
What is the primary focus of research according to Earl Robert Babbie?
Describing, explaining, predicting, and controlling observed phenomena
Which technique involves the use of words to evoke emotions in people and sound more convincing?
Emotive Language
What does the technique of involving the reader primarily aim to do?
Establish a connection between the author and the reader
Which technique aims to influence how the readers feel by using carefully selected adjectives and adverbs?
Adjectives and Adverbs
What is the main difference between advocacy and campaigning?
Advocacy is a continuous and long-term process aimed at influencing policies and attitudes, while campaigning is a time-limited effort focused on achieving specific goals through strategic communication.
What is the primary purpose of an argumentative essay?
To present a stand or rationale on a given issue
Why is argumentative writing sometimes called 'persuasive writing'?
Because it seeks to convince readers to support a stand on an issue
What is the role of the proposition in argumentative writing?
To express agreement or disagreement
Why does argumentative writing require the examination of a topic involving the collection, generation, and evaluation of exhibits and/or evidence?
To support the writer's stand on an issue with evidence
What is essential for an argumentative writer when deciding whether to express agreement or disagreement on a particular proposition?
Gathering information and evidence to support their stand
Why is it important for an argumentative writer to know the structural patterns of argumentative texts?
To effectively organize and present their argument
What is the main objective of an argumentative essay?
To convince or persuade the reader into considering the writer's stance on an issue
How do modal verbs like 'should' and 'must' contribute to an argumentative essay?
They express the writer's opinions clearly
What is the purpose of evaluative language in an argumentative essay?
To evoke emotions and sound more convincing
How do transitional devices contribute to an argumentative text?
They bridge ideas and help achieve coherence in writing
What role do adverbs like 'usually' and 'definitely' play in an argumentative essay?
They indicate the writer's attitude towards the ideas being presented
Why is the use of adjectives like 'awful' and 'wonderful' important in an argumentative essay?
To express the writer's opinions and judgments about what they are describing
What effect can evaluative words such as 'shocking' and 'appalling' have on an idea in an argumentative essay?
They can have positive or negative effects on an idea by expressing feelings, opinions, or judgments
What do connectives like 'therefore' and 'meanwhile' aim to achieve in an argumentative text?
They help in maintaining the smooth flow of ideas and achieving coherence in writing
How does the use of adjectives like 'appalling' and 'terrible' impact an argumentative essay?
They express the writer's attitude towards a certain idea by conveying feelings, opinions, or judgments
What is the primary function of modal verbs like 'must' and 'should' in argumentative writing?
They contribute to providing suggestions and obligations, respectively, to support the main argument
Why is it important to use appropriate transitional devices in an argumentative text?
They bridge ideas and help achieve coherence in writing
Study Notes
Advocacy and Campaigns
- The aim of advocacy is to influence decisions, policies, or practices that affect people's lives.
- Campaigns are different from advocacy as they are a specific, time-bound effort to achieve a particular goal or set of goals, whereas advocacy is a broader, ongoing process.
- Campaigns are a powerful way to strategically build group capacity and develop experience because they bring people together to achieve a common goal, build alliances, and develop skills.
Research and Advocacy
- The purpose of research is to identify the best way to find a solution to a problem.
- Advocates identify the best way to find a solution by conducting research, gathering data, and analyzing evidence.
Argumentative Writing
- The primary focus of research, according to Earl Robert Babbie, is to gather and analyze evidence to support an argument.
- Argumentative writing is sometimes called 'persuasive writing' because it aims to persuade the reader to adopt a particular point of view.
- The primary purpose of an argumentative essay is to present a clear and convincing argument on a particular topic or issue.
- The role of the proposition in argumentative writing is to clearly state the main argument or claim.
Language and Rhetoric in Argumentative Writing
- The technique of involving the reader primarily aims to engage the reader emotionally and intellectually.
- The technique of using emotive language aims to influence how the reader feels by using carefully selected adjectives and adverbs.
- Rhetorical devices, such as modal verbs like 'should' and 'must', contribute to an argumentative essay by expressing degrees of obligation, necessity, or possibility.
- Evaluative language is used to express opinions, attitudes, or values, and to persuade the reader to adopt a particular point of view.
- Transitional devices, such as connectives like 'therefore' and 'meanwhile', contribute to an argumentative text by linking ideas, signaling transitions, and creating a cohesive argument.
- Adverbs like 'usually' and 'definitely' play a crucial role in an argumentative essay by modifying verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs, and expressing degrees of certainty or probability.
- Adjectives like 'awful' and 'wonderful' are important in an argumentative essay because they create a particular tone, convey emotions, and influence the reader's perception.
- Evaluative words like 'shocking' and 'appalling' can have a strong emotional impact on an idea in an argumentative essay, and can be used to emphasize a point or persuade the reader.
Test your knowledge on advocacy and its role in creating change. This quiz covers the activities, aims, and impact of advocacy, especially related to social, political, environmental, and economic issues.
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