Please work on your arguments and counterarguments. Post to SGD#9
Instructions: After reading the supporting materials, develop a three-pronged argument. This is a draft that will support your Advocacy Letter Project. The final letter may not use all the arguments, or you may discover an alternative as you prepare the paper. But it is helpful to audition more arguments that you will use.
Supporting Arguments
Thesis:
Supporting Argument #1:
Type of argument:
Expert authority or personal testimony,
Scientific evidence,
Appeal to values or morals
Reason this argument supports the thesis:
Reason this argument resonates with your audience:
Supporting Argument #2:
Type of argument:
Expert authority or personal testimony
Scientific Evidence
Appeal to values or morals
Reason this argument supports the thesis
Reason this argument resonates with your audience
Supporting Argument #3
Type of argument:
Expert authority or personal testimony
Scientific Evidence
Appeal to values or morals
Reason this argument supports the thesis
Reason this argument resonates with your audience
Counterarguments: Good advocates anticipate resistance from their audience. If you can diffuse opposition ahead of time, its harder for your audience to rely on deeply ingrained beliefs and attitudes.
Identify two areas where your audience is likely to disagree or resist your argument. How would you address their concerns?
Counterargument #1
What does your audience believe about the issue that presents an obstacle to your goal?
How can you address your audiences concerns and diffuse their resistance?
Counterargument #2
What does your audience believe about the issue that presents an obstacle to your goal?
How can you address your audiences concerns and diffuse their resistance?
