Friday, September 27, 2013

ENG 105 - Invented Arguments

Now that we have completed Rogerian arguments, the next skill for us to learn is how to develop an argument based on a Background or Exigence. This exercise is different in that I am not providing you a clear prompt or position to argue, but rather a situation from which you must develop your OWN argument.

The following are stories from today's news on online news sites. Choose one of the following on which to base a Toulminian Argument. See Invented Arguments and Hegelian Logic in the Inventing Argument text.

Using Christianity to Fight Crime
Toward a More Productive Conversation About Homework
Are Tenured Professors Really Worse Teachers? 
Marraige Policy Encourages One Spouse to Stay Home and the Other to Work

After researching these issues to establish your Background and Exigence, use Invention and Hegelian Logic to construct a Toulminian argument. Be sure to cite sources for support.

This outline is due before our first class next week for my review and comments. The essay will follow MLA standards (see the links to the MLA guide on this blog): MLA formatting, including a Works Cited page, and in-text citations. This essay is expected to be at least 1,000 words. I am looking for your Stasis Theory and Hegelian Logic work on Tuesday and your Outlines on Thursday.