Counter argument outline Thesis statement: in the article‚ Should parents spy on their children’s emails and texts? By Judith Woods. She mentioned many situations and experiences and I agreed on some points and disagree on many others as there were false assumptions‚ weak evidence and logical fallacies and that became a source of weakness in this article. -------------- I. Common ground: Topic sentence: the writer gets out a good topic and was convincing and simple. A. First Idea: “Kelly
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Preparing and Writing an Argument What is a controversial issue? * We should work hard for more money. / We should work less‚ make less money and take time off to enjoy life. Which point do you agree with and why? * In time of economic recession‚ universities are/are not justified in raising tuition. * Some people believe that university students should be required to attend classes. Others believe that going to class should be optional for students. Which point do you agree with and
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dictionary‚ the word "argument" means "A statement or series of statements for or against something‚" or "A discussion in which people express different opinions about something‚" or "An angry disagreement." I completely agree with these definitions‚ except there is more to the word that may be very hard to explain. the word argument is an abstract word‚ meaning it is an intangible thing. No one can hear‚ see‚ touch‚ smell and‚ or taste an argument‚ However‚ when people hear the word argument or experience
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Counter-Argument Essay “If you want to get ahead‚ have a lie-in” How many hours of sleep does the average person need? ‚ According to National Sleep Foundation Magazine showed that teenagers need 9 hours on average a day to be attentive and alert while an adult need from 6 to 8 hours per day. In the article “If you want to get ahead‚ have a lie-in” by the British writer Tom Hodgkinson that was published in October 9‚ 2014‚ the author purpose
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Meglyn Huber WR 122 Jacob Miendersee 2/29/2013 Counter Argument Position Paper: “What’s so Bad About Hate?” by Andrew Sullivan With so much diversity in the world‚ there will always be conflicts about beliefs and feelings towards each other. When those who act out on these negative feelings towards minorities‚ it is called a “hate crime”. To combat these vicious and horrible offenses‚ throughout history‚ presidents and National leaders have declared a symbolic “war on hate”. From President
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Many important events in our nation’s history were influenced by persuasive arguments. Many sides have gained support due to the writings or speeches gave by an effective speaker. These arguments take a lot to be effective. There are three key components‚ and if an argument lacks any one of them‚ it is not effective. Organization‚ diction‚ and bias words are all important aspects to any effective argument. Using these three elements‚ Thomas Paine was able to make a triumphant case‚ whereas James
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Professor Donna Pope English 121-046RL 04/07/2013 Argument Paper‚ Draft 3 Final “Are the educational systems priorities being out of whack at fault for lack of success?” There are many negative influences on students today that the quote “Knowledge is the key to success.” has lost its power. The lack of success of our current youth is not directly related to a failure of the educational systems priorities but instead the society around it. A school fails to accomplish its goals
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Erykah Black Instructor Carrie Kemmett WRT 104 28 November 2012 African American Stereotyping on Television African Americans on television‚ stereotyping or realism? Definitely negative stereotyping. African American stereotyping on television has been a focus on television shows for centuries. The majority of television shows with African American cast has a stereotypical plots and scenes. These shows on television are not creating laughs and giggles for viewers they are negatively portraying
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In the dialogue Crito‚ Crito is making the argument to Socrate that he needs to escape jail‚ because he is an innocent man‚ that he doesn’t deserve to die‚ and that he needs to leave before he loses his life. While‚ Socrate counter argues that he must stay in jail and reserve the punishment that they voted for him‚ because for him to ran and escape jail that in itself is injustice even if he is in fact an innocent man. In Socrate’s counter argument he proclaims that if he and Crito came up with a
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Dray Awaya 9/22/14 P.1 The Importance of College Going to college will help you get a better job and a better salary later on in life. This is the case because in college you learn a lot of lessons and get to experience different job careers. When you go to college you are more likely to get hired over someone with just a high school diploma. Also you can choose different jobs that you like since you have a wider variety. This gives you a chance to choose the job that you want instead of the only
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