Arguments In Manifestos PDF

ARGUMENTS IN MANIFESTOES English for Academic and Professional Purposes Quarter 2-Module 1 Solve the following jumbled letters: 1.TSASITCITS- numerical proofs 2. NI-PDEHT UTSSIDE- immersion 3. RUCTERN SEUSSI- latest events 4.CSOARHLYL RTACISEL- academic t...

ARGUMENTS IN MANIFESTOES English for Academic and Professional Purposes Quarter 2-Module 1 Solve the following jumbled letters: 1.TSASITCITS- numerical proofs 2. NI-PDEHT UTSSIDE- immersion 3. RUCTERN SEUSSI- latest events 4.CSOARHLYL RTACISEL- academic texts 5.LYAANISS- observation/review  What is an Argument? An argument is a set of ideas put together to prove a point. It is different from the “real world’ meaning where and argument denotes “fight” or “conflict”.  What is Manifesto? Manifesto is defined as a written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer.  Analyzing Arguments Analyzing an argument means breaking it down into its components in order to determine whether or not it is strong or weak, effective A writer’s argument is a group of statements or reasons used to persuade the readers that what he/she believes is true. It may cause the audience to act differently or change mind completely.  As for the audience, it is essential that you could develop the skill to evaluate whether an argument used by the author is good or bad; whether it supports the assertion sensibly or it is presented in a confusing and illogical way. Components/Parts of an Argument 1.Claim or conclusion 2.Reasons or premises 1.Claim or conclusion- What do you want reader to believe? 2.Reasons or premises-Why should the reader accept your claim? Imagine you’re trying to convince a friend that chocolate cookies are the best dessert. Claim: ‘‘Your claim is that chocolate chips cookies are the best dessert’’. Reasons or Premises: ‘‘For example, you might say that chocolate chip cookies are a classic, they’re delicious and they’re easy to make.  Example 1: Claim: ‘‘Students should have less homework’’. Reasons or Premises: ‘‘Less homework's will give students more time to rest and recover’’.  Example 2: Claim: ‘‘School lunches should be healthier.’’. Reasons or Premises: ‘‘Healthy lunches helps students concentrate better in class.’’. There are three major ways that authors present an argument: Reasoning – giving logical explanation of the argument. Evidence – presenting statistics, facts, and studies. Appeal – stimulate the reader's emotions. Types of Arguments: 1.Deductive Arguments 2.Inductive  Deductive Arguments proceeds from general ideas/facts to specific inferences.  Examples: Premise 1: All men are mortal. (major premise/very general statement.) Premise 2: Railey is a man. (minor premise/more specific) Conclusion: Railey is a mortal. Inductive Arguments -derives from specific observations lead to a general conclusion.  Examples: Premise: The past Marvel movies have been incredibly successful at the box office. Conclusion: Therefore, the next Marvel movie will probably be successful. Does Anyone Have Questions? Transfer what you have learned from the song about argument through this concept map: Thank You for Listening!