Rc and c 3
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The document provides instructions for exercises on critically analyzing arguments and writing critiques. Students are asked to: 1) Find a persuasive essay on a current issue and summarize the key argument and their agreement or disagreement in 3 paragraphs. 2) Identify the assumptions underlying an argument by determining what is said, how well points are made, and what implications can be drawn. 3) Write a critique that is fair, accurate, cites other sources, and includes their own assumptions when analyzing another's work.
Rc and c 3
- 1. Critical Reading and Critique: Part 3
- 2. Monty Python’s FallaciesHow many did you find?Let’s share the results.
- 3. Exploring Reasons for Agreement and DisagreementExercise 2.4Go to a website that presents short persuasive essays on current social issues, such as reason.com, opinion-pages.org, drudgereport.com or speakout.com. Locate a selection ona topic of interest that takes a clear, argumentative position. Write one paragraph summarizing the key argument.Write two paragraphs articulating your agreement or disagreement with the author.Devote each of the two paragraphs to a single point.
- 4. For Class DiscussionTitle and author of websiteArgument madeYour take on it
- 5. The Key is Identifying the Assumptions Assumptions are the foundation on which arguments are built. You must identify them accurately and fairly.
- 6. Your Job is to Evaluate the AssumptionsYou will determine the validity of the assumptions based on your own:experienceobservationsreadingvalues
- 7. The CritiqueDetermine what an author saysHow well the points are madeWhat assumptions underlie the argumentWhat issues are overlookedWhat implications can be drawn from such an analysis
- 8. A Good CritiqueFair and accurateDraw on and cite information from other sourcesInclude a statement of your assumptions