A solid argument consists of a claim‚ reasons/evidence and conclusion. “Reasons are beliefs‚ evidence‚ metaphors‚ analogies‚ and other statements offered to support or justify conclusions. When a writer has a conclusion she wants you to accept‚ she must present reasons to persuade you that she is right and show you why. You cannot determine the worth of a conclusion until you identify the reasons” (Browne & Keeley‚ 2012‚ p.28). Absent reasons or conclusion the argument is weak‚ unclear‚ pointless
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Factors For and Against Marijuana should be legalized in the United States. Reasons for legalization (ranked from strongest to weakest) 1. Medical benefits for terminal illnesses such as cancer. 2. Police and court resources would be freed to pursue more serious crimes. 3. The FDA could regulate the quality and safety of the drug. 4. This drug has fewer side effects that most currently legal narcotics. 5. Legalization would lower prices‚ thereby reducing crimes such as theft. 6
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Did GOD create a calendar? Believers and nonbelievers often discuss and debate about the origin of calendar and some Christians still wonder if GOD created. Before the Mayans and the Romans‚ the word GOD (YHWH) was at the center of every things and thoughts. In the first chapter of genesis and in the fifth verse; GOD describes the first day‚ which consist in: “one evening and one morning”. As God creations are taking shape in verses; 8‚ 13‚ 14‚19‚23‚31‚ and so are the days‚ months‚ seasons
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Abortions Should Be banned”‚ Susan E. Wills argues late term abortion is unnecessary and should be banned. She gives descriptions of what happens during these procedures. The information is provided from doctors and nurses and judges supporting her argument. In the first portion of the article she uses historical reference of the Nazi occupied Germany in comparison to late term abortions‚ claiming they are much too close to infanticide. She questions where the line should be drawn on abortion and what
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congregation is a rich community of relationships. As such‚ its members are called to be in conversation with one another about reflections and questions‚ and to articulate ethical‚ “sense of the congregation” positions about what is right‚ fair‚ and part of the universal human good. Thus‚ the congregation is the starting point for moral dialogue‚ struggle with issues‚ a give-and-take of dynamic interaction‚ and pursuit of an understanding of morality as illustrated in the gospel and Christian tradition
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Solving Spring 2013 Assignment 1 Short Argument (10%=Constructing A Short Argument) Purpose of Assignment • This is an individual assignment. • This assignment will help students understand the argumentation process involved in critical thinking. This assignment will also help students recognize key features and concepts in particular aspects of argumentation. Objectives • To help students articulate a short argument. • To help students understand key terms and
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from one argument to the next‚ there seems to be an ongoing debate of what exactly is meant by justice and the just man. In Book IV‚ we finally begin to see essential progress made in regards to the elements of a just city. They are able to determine that a just city consists of three social classes‚ the Guardians (Ruler’s of the City)‚ Auxiliaries (Protectors of the City)‚ and Producers (Working class of the City). The combination of these three societal classes working together can create a truly
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Yes advertising creates artificial needs How often do you see the media pushing the new "latest and greatest" technology to hit the market‚ making us think we need to have that when there’s nothing wrong with the old stuff we already are using? It happens all the time‚ be it about 3D television‚ Does advertising create artificial wants? Mariya Krasteva Most companies nowadays perceive advertisements as a way of survival. Big corporations who gained the largest market share in their industry never
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Dominic Lowman 11/28/12 Engl 102 sec 018 Academic Argument High school students today are all excited about post-college life‚ which for most means going away to college to further their education. The question is‚ are they truly being provided the necessary tools needed to be successful at the college levels? Are teachers‚ counselors‚ parents and the government both state and federal doing enough to lead these young minds out into the world? We all know how expensive college is and that only a
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1. Who is considered the author of the Ontological argument? ANS: Saint Anslem 2. The first 3 “Ways” by St. Thomas Aquinas (to prove the existence of God) are called: a. argument from design b. argument from perfection c. cosmological argument d. none of the above. ANS: Cosmological argument 3. Explain the thrid way by Aquinas...which is called the argument from contigency. (2 or 3 sentences) ANS: Contingency can be explained as the possibility of things that come into being and go out of being
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