...Mapping an Argument Steven Montesano CRT/205 11/17/12 Ann Armstrong The first article chosen was Abortion Is a Form of Genocide by Meredith Eugene Hunt. The issue in this article is “abortion as a form of genocide is accurate by historical and accepted standards of the word’s definition” (Abortion, 2010). I highlighted this as the issue because it includes everything the author is trying to prove to the reader. Hunt wants to make it known that she believes abortion is a form of genocide even though the parameters fit loosely. She also points to the fact that history has shown evidence of genocide, and she uses that history to show the similarities between genocide and abortion. Hunt is making an argument that is both deductive and inductive. In some cases she gives proof in her accusations of the terms abortion and genocide. On the other hand, at times she offers supporting information intended to sway the reader to her side of the argument. The first conclusion in the article is “abortion does not fit in perfectly with the original use” with the premise being “Hunt identifies the origin of the term “genocide” (Abortion, 2010). This is a valid deductive argument because the term genocide is factual and therefore abortion not fitting exactly into that definition can only be true. The next conclusion found was “abortion could have genocidal characteristics, but would not qualify as genocide legally”, and the premise is “unwanted preborn children as a group are...
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...Differentiating Reasoning CRT 205 August 21, 2011 Article #1: "Homeschoolers Deserve Equal Access to Extracurricular Activities." In this article I believe that the author used a deductive argument. The issue described pertains to the population of home schooled children in the state of Alabama having the right to participate in interscholastic extracurricular activities. The author argues several points that lead to the same conclusion; that homeschoolers have the same right to join extracurricular sports in the community as public or private school children. “Interscholastic extracurricular activities are an important complement to the academic curriculum. Participation in a comprehensive extracurricular and academic program contributes to student development of the social and intellectual skills necessary to become a well-rounded adult.” “Public schools do not "own" competitive athletics; they belong to the students, their families, and the residents of Alabama.” Several valid premises are made through this argument that I believe make it deductive. “A homeschooled student is a student just the same as a public or private schooled student and therefore deserves equal and fair treatment, especially by the state sponsored educational establishment. This should apply to athletics as well as academics.” Another point that was made, that I find to be a little disturbing, is the premise that an illegal immigrant can enroll a child into our public school...
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...Joy Lawlor 02/09/2012 HUMN 210 Miriam Abbott Assignment 6-1 Assignment 6-1: Validity of an Argument Part 1: Cartoon stock. (n.d). Retrieved February 9, 2012 from http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/a/articles.asp This article has too many errors in it, right? If you are smart, you are Greek. And if you are Greek, you will write grammatically correct articles. But you cannot write grammatically correct articles. If you write grammatically correct articles, you are not Greek. Contradiction: You can write grammatically correct articles and you cannot write grammatically correct articles. Part 2: Form: If it is a cat, then it has four legs. It has four legs. ---------------------------------------------- Thus, it is a cat. A. What is the conclusion? The conclusion is it is a cat. B. What is the premise? There are two premises. If it is a cat, then it has four legs and it has four legs. C. Translating the argument. C → F F ------------ C D. Inductive or deductive argument? The argument uses premise and conclusions to provide an explanation. The use of two premises is another clue to determine whether the argument is inductive or deductive. Also, the premises in the above arguments are intended to prove the conclusion. This argument is a deductive argument. More specifically, the argument is fashioned in the form of modus ponens. The basic form of this is: If p, then q. p. --------------- Thus, q. E. Can the conclusion...
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...Globalization is the process of integration arising from the interchange of views in the world, products ideas, and other aspects of culture Why globalization is good: Cheaper production costs and more consumers to sell to; this allows more business opportunities and availability of commodity to the consumer. Untapped markets, different services, investment opportunities. Globalization brings about growth in a countries business for some products are brought about by investors hence increasing the countries’ economy. New business solutions, new ideas are introduced to solve problems; this allows one to get solutions from the exchange of business ideas from other world countries. Why globalization is bad: It uses up finite resources more quickly example coal, oil, nuclear and gas-dependency on business resources that won’t last. Investors tend to invest in less developed countries so as to maximize their profits-the market goes to the country that the possession of the commodity. With the dollar being the world’s reserve currency, globalization can lead to huge US balance of trade deficit and other imbalances. Globalization can move taxation from corporations. Globalization sets up a currency with each country trying to get an export advantage by dropping the value of its currency- thus the prices of the export reducing due to increase in competition within the business market. Encourages dependence on surroundingcountries’ for essential goods and services- this...
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...Gobbet 2- Khrusschev’s Secret Speech The Source is an extract of a speech given by Nikita Khrushchev at the Twentieth Party Congress of the Soviet Union on February 25th 1956. Khrushchev served as First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964, and as Chairman of the Council of Ministers, or Premier, from 1958 to 1964. Khrushchev was responsible for the partial de-Stalinization of the Soviet Union, for backing the progress of the world's early space program, and for several relatively liberal reforms in areas of domestic policy. Stalin's political heirs fought for power after his death in 1953, a struggle in which Khrushchev, after several years, emerged triumphant. In 1956, at the Twentieth Party Congress, he delivered the "Secret Speech", vilifying Stalin and ushering in a less repressive era in the USSR. The speech was delivered on the very last day of the Congress, when it was announced that an unscheduled session had been called for the Soviet delegates. Because of the obvious secrecy of the meeting, the speech would have been unknown to those outside the conference, however an Israeli Mossad agent was in secret attendance copying its contents eventually allowing Khrushchev's denouncing of Stalin to be circulated throughout Western media. Although it was not officially published in the Soviet Union until 1988. The speech itself was based on the results of a special party commission known as the Pospelov Commission which was prepared by its...
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...Policy: Find a law in your state that no longer makes sense. (In Baltimore it is illegal to take a lion to a movie theater). Provide a definition for Felony and misdemeanor for your State. What is the legal level of intoxication when driving in your State; also include the number of vehicle deaths related to drinking for 2011. Review at least 3 other students posts. * Cars are the only item allowed in a garage. * In California, a frog that dies during a frog –jumping contest can’t be eaten later. * A law created in 1925 makes it illegal to wiggle while dancing. * Detonating a nuclear device within the city limits results in a $500 fine. * In San Francisco, Persons classified as “ugly” may not walk down any street. Felony: California felonies are charges and convictions that can result in probation and jail time. At times a felony can be punishable by a prison sentence of sixteen months or up to life in prison. Unlike other states, California classifies its felonies into named categories: White Collar, Drug, Sex, and Violent and Serious Felonies. Misdemeanor: Standard California misdemeanors are offenses that are punishable by a maximum six-month county jail sentence and a maximum $1,000 fine. However, certain misdemeanor offenses specify a harsher penalty. There are sometimes called "gross misdemeanors" or "aggravated misdemeanors." When this is the case, the county jail sentence may increase to a maximum of one year…and the fine may also increase Legal...
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...The debate on whether or not parents have the right to refuse medical treatment for their child has been argued over countless times. With both sides proving to have valid points, it is difficult to determine the wiser option. However, following the death of Makayla Sault, an eleven-year old girl from Ontario, the beliefs of those in support of the family’s decision may have changed. Sault passed in January, almost a year after being taken off of chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Although there was a 75% chance of survival by undergoing chemotherapy, Sault’s family decided otherwise. They sought out an alternative, more natural way to heal her. Unfortunately, this decision was evidently fatal, thus once again igniting the argument on whether or not the government has the ability to intervene and overrule the family’s decision, which it should. The case of Makayla Sault plays a crucial factor in the trending argument for it serves not only as an example, but a lesson. It provides factual reasoning as to why the government should have the right to override a parent’s decision. Understandably, Sault was removed from...
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...know why texting and driving are such a big deal, but now I get it, driving is hard and takes a lot of concentration or it becomes dangerous. It is easy to get distracted because driving can be boring at times and people think they are excellent drivers and that they can text while still cautious of the road, when really they cannot. No one gets into their car thinking they will get into a collision but by texting they increase their risk. Though tempting drivers should not text while driving; it is not worth the consequences. Finally, texting and driving puts lives in danger. When the driver is texting they could cause an accident and injure themselves or their passenger (s). Eleven percent of drivers eighteen-twenty who were involved in a car collision and survived were either texting or reading a text at the time of the collision. Someone might walk across the road and if the driver is texting they will most likely not see that person. Eighteen year old Makayla Lynn Belew was walking along the road, the driver was texting when he hit and killed her. The driver's eyes were focused on what they were reading instead of on the road, by the time they became attentive, it was too late. Is texting while driving really worth it? Texting and driving is distracting. In conclusion, many dangers of texting and driving including hurting people, crashes, and distracted drivers. Virginia Tech Transportation Institute once said texting "while driving results in longer response times...
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