Eng102BC Analysis Summer

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Peer Review classical arguments

Analysis writing

Fallacy

Student presentations

Sentence Variety

Parallel Ideas


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Analysis Writing


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an argument in which you study the parts

of something to understand how it works,

what it means, or why it might be

significant

writer uses a principle or definition on the

basis of which an object, an event, or a

behavior can be divided into parts and

examined

many different analyses, but not all are

equally valid or useful

writer must convince the reader


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An analysis is a two-part argument

PART 1 states and establishes the writers

agreement with a certain principle or

definition

Principle X or definition X) is valuable.

PART 2 applies specific parts of the

principle or definition to the topic at hand

By applying principle or definition) X, we

can understand topic) as conclusion

based on analysis)


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Introduction

state a problem

provide motivation to write/read

introduce author whose work will provide

principles for analysis

provide background information

thesis statement

Body Paragraphs

analysis proceeds

Conclusion

summary and conclusion provided

larger point is made


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Introduction

Create a context for your analysis

introduce and summarize the object,

even, or behavior to be analyzed

Why is an analysis needed?

Why should readers read this

analysis?


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Introduction

Locate an Analytical Principle

summarize the key definition or principle

that forms the basis of the analysis

use 2 specific reading strategies to

identify principles and definitions in

source materials

Look for a sentence that makes a

general statement about the way

something works

Look for statements that take this form:

X can be defined as A, B, and C

in other words find the articles thesis


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Introduction

Formulate a thesis

Second part of argument

main idea of analytical paper

By applying principle or definition) X, we can

understand topic) as conclusion based on

analysis).

fill in 1st

blank with specific object, event, or

behavior you are examining

fill in 2

nd

blank with your conclusion about the

meaning or significance of this object, based on

insights you made during your analysis.


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Body

These statements will help to ANALYZE

TOOLS STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS

What is the validity of this principle or

definition?

Are they accurate?

Are they well accepted?

Do you accept them?

What are the arguments used against them?

What are their limitations?


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Conclusion

summary of argument and conclusion

provided

larger point is made


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Dont only write a summary

most common error

to succeed, must apply a principle or

definition and reach a conclusion about the

object, event, or behavior being examined

summary is part of analysis

summarize object or activity being

examined

summarize principle or definition being

applied


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Make Analysis Systematic

once a principle or definition is presented, it

should be thoroughly and systematically

applied


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Answer the So What? Question

readers should say I never thought of _____

this way.

Have you learned anything significant through

the analysis?

Pull together your related insights and explain

how it all adds up.


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Attribute Sources Appropriately

work with only one source

apply insights from them to some object or

phenomenon you want to understand more

thoroughly

analysis derives mostly from YOUR application

of a principle or definition

take care to cite and quote as necessary


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Take this analytical principle and construct a

thesis statement

By applying principle or definition) X, one can


analysis)


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Go to the following link and readthe first 4 paragraphs

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Dream
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Watch MLK Jr.s I Have a Dream

Speech

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3

vDWWy4CMhE

Write a thesis statement for an

analysis essay.

By applying principle or definition)

X, one can understand topic) as

conclusion based on analysis)
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By applying principle or

definition) X, one can understand

topic) as conclusion based on

analysis)

According to Martin Luther King,

Jr.s I Have a Dream speech the

American Dream includes and

centers around the ideal of equality

for all to include


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analysis)

View each video clip.

Write a thesis for each in relation to the

American Dream.


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analysis)

Cinderella Man

In

Cinderella Man

James Braddocks view of

the American Dream involves

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Hunter S. Thompsons definition of the

American Dream illustrates its decline from

working hard to getting rich quick as

evidenced by his two trips to Las Vegas and

drug use.


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Outline Student Threes essay


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utline of Student Threes essay

Thesis: By applying the principle of energy

independence, we can understand that the U.S.

and other countries of the world need to

accept the fact that energy interdependence is

not a fiction, but a reality, and that global

trading is the future.


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II.Body

A. Until the U.S. accepts that the global

energy market is becoming more and more

interdependent, there will never be effective

discussion about the energy problems that

currently exist.

1. Countries like Saudi Arabia and

Iran, which export the highest amounts of

energy to other countries, continue to import

other energy products because they are not

independent of other countries.

2. Bryce paraphrase


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II.Body

B. The farmers can grow tons of corn and

windmills and solar panels can be installed, but

they will never produce as much electricity as

fossil fuels or nuclear reactors.

1. Bryce quote

2. Americas energy needs are

simply too huge to be completely satisfied by

alternative energy sources.


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II.Body

C. American ignorance

1. Far from the truth

2. Our politicians and business

people need to find ways of maintaining the

rapport with energy producing countries of the

Arab and Islamic world.


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Appendix Fallacies


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Argument to the people stirring symbols)

Appeal to ignorance

Bandwagon

Appeal to pity

Red herring


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Appeal to false authority

Ad hominem

Poisoning the well

Straw man


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Hasty generalization

Part for the whole

Post hoc

Circular reasoning/begging the question

False Dilemma

Slippery Slope

False analogy

Non sequitur

Loaded Label/Definition


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Based on the fear that once we put a foot on

a slick mountainside, we are doomed to slide

right out of sight

Once we allow medical use of marijuana,

well eventually legalize it for everyone and

then cocaine and heroin will gain social

acceptance.


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Throwing an audience off-track by raising an

unrelated or irrelevant point

Debating a gas tax increase is valuable, but I

really think there should be an extra tax on

SUVs.


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Means it does not follow

Any claim that doesnt follow from its

premises or is supported by irrelevant

premises

I should not receive a C in this course

because I currently have a 3.8 GPA


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Means after this therefore because of this

Occurs when a sequential relationship is

mistaken for a causal relationship

Cramming for a test really helps because last

week I crammed for my psychology test and I

got an A on it.

A might have been caused by something

other than cramming, must consider all

factors


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Appeals to popularity

Popularity of something is irrelevant to its

Living together before marriage is the right

thing to do because most couples are now

doing it.


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Means to the person

Argument directed at the character of an

opponent rather than at the quality of the

opponents reasoning


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Use famous people to testify on issues about

which these persons have no special

competence

Joe Quarterback says Gooey Oil keeps his old

tractor running sharp; therefore, Gooey Oil is

a good oil.


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Someone makes a broad generalization on

the basis of too little evidence

Evidence needed to support a generalization

must meet the STAR criteria sufficiency,

typicality, accuracy, and relevance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXLTQi7v

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Appeal to the fundamental beliefs, biases,

and prejudices of the audience

Sway opinion through a feeling of solidarity

among those of the group

Support Our Troops bumper sticker often

including American flag, creates an initial

feeling of solidarity among almost all citizens

of goodwill

Car owner may have deeper intention of

meaning support the war


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Persuades audience to accept as true a claim

that hasnt been proved false or vice versa

UFOs, ghosts, and the abominable snowman

do exist because science hasnt proved that

they dont exist.


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Arguer appeals to audiences sympathetic

feelings in order to support a claim that

should be decided on more relevant or

objective grounds

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MiZ8i_Ra4M
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Close to ad hominem

Arguers discredit an opponent or an

opposing view in advance

Before I yield the floor to the next speaker, I

must remind you that those who oppose my

plan do not have the best interests of

working people in their hearts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5ywg4Zc2w4
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Occurs by oversimplifying an opponents

argument to make it easier to refute or

ridicule

Rather than summarize opposing view fairly

and completely, the arguer makes up the

argument they wish the opponent had made

because its easier to knock over

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=923UR_-pHsc
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Arguers pick out a part of the whole and then

claim that what is true of the part is true for

the whole

Arguer picks only the best examples to make

a case and conveniently forgets about

examples that weaken the case

http://vimeo.com/17359765
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Provide a reason that simply restates the

claim in different words

That person is obese because he is too fat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CVbku6nxhU
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arguer oversimplifies a complex issue so that

only two choices appear possible

One of the choices is made to seem

unacceptable

Its my way or the highway.

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Has to be some similarities between objects

being compared

Has to appeal to audiences logic

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WHICH FALLACY IS BEING COMMITTED?

Reread your classical argument. Identify and

explain the fallacies used in your argument.


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Classical argument final copy

Classical argument presentations begin

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