Position Papers and Arguments

<p>It only presents two options as the only possibilities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assuming one person's laziness defines an entire group. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The opponent must prove innocence instead of the claimant proving responsibility. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bandwagon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It poses a question that contains an unjustified assumption. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provides concrete support for claims and enhances the credibility of the argument. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Empirical evidence is based on direct observations and tests, whereas statistical information is organized data. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It links evidence to claims made, creating a logical framework. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure that arguments are constructed on credible foundations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Factual evidence should ideally originate from credible sources or verifiable information. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To convince the reader to adopt the writer's stand (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Argumentative Thesis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They provide supporting reasons for the conclusion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A public declaration of principles or intentions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The hair policy is unfair to male students (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recognize the main assertion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Claims should be factual and unbiased (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provides support to strengthen the claims (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A piece of writing stating someone's stance on a debatable topic, aiming to persuade the reader.

The debatable topic or subject the writer chooses a side on (for or against).

The writer's clear statement of their position on the issue.

A statement supporting the writer's position in a paper.

Proof supporting a claim, strengthening the writer's position.

A set of statements where some (premises) give reasons for a conclusion.

Understanding the author's main point and the reasons supporting it.

A public statement of intentions, views, or plans.

Reasoning that reaches a conclusion without sufficient evidence to support it.

Attacking the person making the argument instead of the argument itself.

Misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack.

Asking a question that has an assumption built into it, making a direct answer seem guilty.

Presenting two alternative states as the only possibilities, ignoring other options.

Claiming that one action will inevitably lead to a series of negative consequences.

Shifting the responsibility of proving a claim from the person making it to someone else.

Assuming that what's true about one part of something applies to all or other parts.

Manipulating an emotional response instead of a logical argument.

Trying to prove a point using evidence and reasoning.

Convincing evidence based on things that are true.

Things known to be true; personal experiences or observations.

Data observed and tested; scientific research or experiments.