Assignment:
Explore the different forms of arguments and the purpose of each type. With these thoughts in mind, develop an argument using each of the following forms. Separate each argument with a heading as to the type, i.e. Argument by Example, Argument by Analogy, etc. Be sure to use the structure presented in your course text, A Rulebook for Arguments.
A Rulebook for Arguments, 4th Edition by: Anthony Weston
- One argument by example: use more than one example, representative examples, background rates may be crucial, statistics need a critical eye, & consider counter examples
- One argument by analogy: requires relevantly similar examples
- One argument from authority: cite your sources, seek informed sources, seek impartial sources, cross-check sources, & use the web with care
- One argument about cause: causal arguments start with correlations, correlations may have alternative explanations, work toward the most likely explanation, & expect complexity