After reading the assigned chapters for this week, write a 1 page double spaced reflection on three things that you learned and how you intend to incorporate them into your writing and critical thinking skills.
chapter5: https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Advanced_Composition/Book%3A_H ow_Arguments_Work_-_A_Guide_to_Writing_and_Analyzing_Texts_in_College_(Mills)/05% 3A_Responding_to_an_Argument
chapter7: https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Advanced_Composition/Book%3A_H ow_Arguments_Work_-_A_Guide_to_Writing_and_Analyzing_Texts_in_College_(Mills)/07% 3A_Forming_Your_Own_Argument
LECTURE: Chapter 5-3
Arguments are much like a conversation. After youve done all the things we have (identified a main idea and claims, summarized the argument, and critiqued it), you will naturally want to offer your own recommendation on the topic. Here are some ways you can do that.
? Take the argument a step further Perhaps you agree with a claim, but the rationale presents problems. For example, if someone told me, Climate change needs to be tackled by countries across the world because Americans are too stupid to do anything about it! I would first nod and then cringe. While the argument is agreeable, the reasoning is not. Revising the reasoning turns this argument into a sound claim: Climate change needs to be tackled by countries across the world because it is a global issue.
? Alternate suggestions Perhaps you agree with a claim, but the rationale presents problems. For example, if someone told me, Climate change needs to be tackled by countries across the world because Americans are too stupid to do anything about it! I would first nod and then cringe. While the argument is agreeable, the reasoning is not. Revising the reasoning turns this argument into a sound claim: Climate change needs to be tackled by countries across the world because it is a global issue.
LECTURE: Chapter 7-3
Chapter 7 is titled Forming Your Own Argument. Yes, it takes 6 chapters before we get to form our own arguments! There is so much to learn in terms of summary and analysis before you can create a logical and coherent argument of your own. Section 7.1 covers the introduction paragraph, and I have a template for you that summarizes the books approach. Feel free to use it on your midterm and all of our future essays:
Introduction Template
