Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Evaluate Argument Like A Lawyer

 Bumper Sticker Logic:


"Take America Back "
 
 
  • What all is implied in this phrase?
  • Where can we, besides our logic, find out just how bias and distorted this phrase is? 


Breaking down language/evaluating a quote:

1. Summarize the author/quote's major premise
2. Cite the language, its examples, that show where you got their premise
3. Then focus on the the following:
  • Comment on the validity/soundness of overall logic of premise (or lack thereof)
  • Indicate which phrases/words are most important, and comment on how the author has used them

**Use pages 278-284 as a good outline of strategies and focal points for evaluating a source and getting claims to discuss.

Use pages 290-296 for internet sources (such as your own primary source for the 5 to 7 page research essay). 

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