...Debate The technique of persuasive argument is a skill that you must acquire in order to participate in a successful debate. The art of being eloquent, choosing your words wisely, and being able to think on your feet, encompasses many of the components that any debater should be able to handle. In our first debate last week, we got off to a bit of an awkward, slow start. A few of us were confused on the format, when to speak, and what to say next. After several people went up and read their paper, it was time for rebuttals. Certain people had no problem getting up in front of the class, and vehemently stating their position on the topic at hand. Once we were able to rebuttal with more ease, the debate went on a little more smoothly. In the middle of the debate, people didn’t want to end the argument as early as we did. We began to think more critically, coming up with better counterarguments and ideas. Considering this was our first debate, I would have to give it a six out of ten. Both teams were strong in some areas, and weak in others. Over time we will become stronger debaters and be able to develop and hone our skills. As we use the middle school format more often, we will become use to it and be prepared with a closing speech from both sides and a stronger opening argument. As captain for the first time and for the rest fo the class, we will be able to strategically plan who will speak next in the middle of the debate. We can send up our stronger members for some tougher...
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...Critical Analysis and Writing 1 Critical Analysis: What What to do: • Analyse decisions made by business people • Understand their rationale (reasons for making that particular decision) • Provide recommendations about future actions 2 Critical Analysis: Why 1. Learn to solve complex problems 2. Deal with the unexpected 3. Persuading others Descriptive Analytical Critical Analysis Persuasive 3 Critical Analysis and Writing Key steps: 1. Understand the question and context 2. Conduct research and analyse the situation 3. Develop possible solutions and evaluate options 4. Recommend a course of action and argue for it What is the questions asking? What information are we missing? What does analysis suggest? What else do we know? What do we need to research? What is happening to the business? What are the possible options? Which one’s are better? State your recommendations Build an argument to support them 4 1. Understand the question and context What is the question actually asking? What is happening? When? Who is involved? What are the facts? Do we have additional information about the case? What is our deliverable? 5 Critical Analysis Example : Food wars You are a junior strategy analyst at Coles. Given the recent controversy around food discounting (Food wars), you have been asked by senior management to provide a recommendation as to whether Coles should continue the discounting or not. In your answer...
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...Rebuttal and Reply Introduction: In all of Saskatchewan’s styles of debate either a reply or a rebuttal may be deliver in the final address from each side. In other places, either a rebuttal or a reply is required. Because reply speeches require a stronger understanding of the entire debate and greater experience with debate in general, reply speeches are typically mastered after a debater learns to deliver a good rebuttal. If a debater is using a case line, a reply must be used. Two examples are used below to illustrate the differences between a rebuttal and a reply: Resolution: This house believes that low taxes are preferable to extensive government services Negative case line: Social Services are beneficial to society in both an economic and humanitarian sense. A sample Negative rebuttal: Ladies and Gentlemen, we have shown that lower taxes should not come at the price of social programs. Our opponents stated that taxes are too high, but they are not as high as many other places. Our opponents also argued that things like our health care system are not working and we should let people pay for better service. However, this also means some people get no service like in the United States. Do we want a country of people who are petrified about losing their health benefits? We on the negative do not want to live in that kind of world. You may think that our opponents are correct when they state that many people abuse social services. But what about...
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...Article Rebuttal Article Rebuttal In June 2011 a study concluded stating that there is discrimination taking place by Major League Umpires in Major League Baseball (MLB). The study is named “Strike Three: Discrimination, Incentives, and Evaluation” (Parsons, Sulaeman, Yates, Hamermesh, 2011). Four authors claim that after an extensive study of all Major League Umpires that it depended on the race of the umpire and pitcher as to whether strikes or balls were called. The claim also states that if an evaluation system consisting of computerized cameras called QuesTec was being used or if the attendance was poor at a ballpark, this would also affect strikes and balls called. After reading the complete study I would call these findings unsubstantiated accusations. To say that strikes and balls are called depending on the race of an umpire, if he is being evaluated or the race of the pitcher is crazy. Being a former umpire I can say with absolute certainty that this type of behavior does not take place. I will not go as far as to say that in certain situations that a strike zone will not change during a game. A managers or pitchers behavior towards an umpire my greatly affect the strike zone. I have personally umpired games with pitchers of different races and so have many of my ex-colleagues, who are made up of different races themselves. At no time did my ex-colleagues or I use racial discrimination. I know that I cannot speak for umpires in MLB, but I can say if an umpire in...
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...Article Rebuttal BCOM 275 April Perkins April 07, 2014 Some people might find it to be bad parenting or even call it abuse to give your teenage child contraceptives at such an early age. It is believe that if you are willingly giving out protection, you are saying to your child that it is okay to go down that road. This is the permission to be promiscuous. Keeping teens safe is a primary concern to parents. Some would argue that talking to our children about responsible sexual behavior when they are young is the best way to protect them. And in fact, most teens do talk to their parents, but some cannot do so safely. Talking to your children is the key in this situation. You should offer you ears and support because in the end you have to trust that you teenager would do the right things when it comes to his or her body. Giving the option of contraceptive is not giving the go ahead to engage in sexual activity. It is giving the support your child needs to make an informed decision about his or her life. As parents, we want to know when our children face a decision like this so we can be helpful and supportive. But also, as parents, our teenagers’ safety is more important than our desire to be informed. Teen pregnancy is a societal problem, a family problem and a personal problem all rolled into one. There are also various sexually transmitted diseases, which cause multiple issues and sometimes even death...
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...Article Rebuttal NV BCOM/275 July 7, 2014 Article Rebuttal We need a ‘Reparation Superfund’ ( (n.d.). . Retrieved July 8, 2014, from http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2014/06/08/are-reparations-due-to-african-americans/we-need-a-reparations-superfund), states Mary Frances Berry the former chairwoman of the United States commission on civil rights. Mary Frances Berry believes that ex-slave pension and bounty movement back in 1887 should be followed through. “Whose membership forms stated the number of years they had been working as slaves, along with the names of their slave owners in the plantations on which they lived”. Unfortunately a lot of the ex-slave pension bounty movement individuals have long since passed, “individuals who can prove the identity of slave ancestors, whether they sought reparations in the 19th century are not, could also be eligible.” People who read this article may wonder who will step up to pay these respirations to the individuals who can prove slave ancestry. “Monies could come from corporations that profited from slave labor in from banks and insurance companies that practiced racial discrimination”, states Mary Frances Berry. This ’Reparation Superfund’ is ridiculous and inappropriate. I among millions of Americans are truly saddened by the history of our great country. Tragedy has stung most countries on this planet when it comes to slavery. Slavery dates back to 6800 B.C. “world’s first city grows up in Mesopotamia” (Home - Free the...
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...The Des Moines Register published an article under the Police Beat section about a local area Therapist named Darla Krom. The Counselor with Primary Health Care of Des Moines is charged with sexual exploitation by a counselor or therapist. (Zilbermints, 2012). Des Moines police reported that Darla Krom began counseling the alleged victim as part of couple’s therapy at Counseling Associates of Central Iowa. Zilbermints (2012). After ending her personal relationship, the alleged victim continued to receive individual counseling which led to a physical relationship that later turned sexual, Zilbermints (2012) counteracting Iowa Law. According to Iowa Law, at least one year should pass between the end of therapy and the beginning of a personal relationship otherwise the victim is deemed “emotionally dependent” on the therapist. Zilbermints (2012). "Emotionally dependent" means that the nature of the patient's or client's or former patient's or client's emotional condition or the nature of the treatment provided by the counselor or therapist is such that the counselor or therapist knows or has reason to know that the patient or client or former patient or client is significantly impaired in the ability to withhold consent to sexual conduct” (Iowa code 709.15). Understanding the consequences of violating Iowa Law 709.15, Krom turned herself into Des Moines police authorities after being accused of having an inappropriate relationship...
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...Rebuttal Paper Dayna Kielau BCOM/275 January 16, 2012 Plan B One Step is an emergency contraceptive pill that prevents the fertilization of an egg after unprotected sex. The FDA wanted Plan B One Step to be made available without a prescription to all ages. The Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius overruled this. “The result of Sebelius' action is that Plan B will remain available to women ages 17 and older without a prescription, but those 16 and younger will still need to see a doctor first in order to get the product.” (www.npr.org) The decision was also backed up by President Obama. In a news conference Obama stated “I will say this, as the father of two daughters. I think it is important for us to make sure that we apply some common sense to various rules when it comes to over-the-counter medicine. And as I understand it, the reason Kathleen made this decision was she could not be confident that a 10-year old or an 11-year old goes into a drugstore, should be able – alongside bubble gum or batteries – be able to buy a medication that potentially, if not used properly, could end up having an adverse effect. And I think most parents would probably feel the same way.” (www.npr.org) “As doctors and researchers have repeatedly stated, ample research shows Plan B to be safe for women of all ages and appropriate for over-the-counter access. It is deeply disappointing that this administration would repeat the mistakes of the previous one,”...
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...The article of controversial bills signed based of abortion would have two supporting topics. The first is abortion in its own and the second being the leadership of the governor. Through these two topics, it shows how the governor had signed the bills for abortion in Wisconsin in secrecy. The bill consists of multiple parts of procedures the doctor needs to perform before following through with the abortion. One bill is that doctors need to ask the patient alone if they want the abortion or if they have to oblige. The second bill is that no medical expense paid from insurance agencies unless the pregnancy is through rape, incest, or of people who need it medically. According to "Controversial Abortion Bill Among Several Walker Quietly Signed Into Law" (2012), "Another bill comes into play with Health Care Reform in 2014, banning abortion coverage sold through a health insurance exchange, except in cases of rape, incest or medical necessity” (para. 11). I do support the cause of why the governor is doing this; however, he is doing it for the wrong reasons. He signed these bills before he is leaving office and has done them secretly. According to "Leadership = Controversy With Civility" (2011), "Involve everyone in planning and problem solving. Avoid making decisions behind closed doors” (para. 10). This states that to avoid controversy that all decisions should avoid secrecy and allot everyone in the decision. This shows bad leadership by the governor. It also shows how the governor...
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...Abortion Abortion always has been a touchy subject for people to speak of. There are groups who believe in pro-choice and groups who believe in pro-life. Whichever side is chosen, people are entitled to their own opinions. There are arguments for both sides that support personal, religious, and cultural beliefs. My views on the subject is pro-choice. All women should be able to decide what happens to their bodies and no person or government should be allowed to force that decision upon us. According to the article in the New York Times, “Voters Speak on Abortion Rights,” “Florida voters rejected the proposed amendment to the State Constitution that would prohibit abortion coverage as part of the health plans for state workers and Medicaid recipients” (The New York Times, 2012). By prohibiting abortion coverage, once again the government is forcing their beliefs on women. Without coverage, it will be difficult for women to decide what they want to do with their bodies because they will not have access to insurance coverage and will not be able to afford an abortion. We were born as United States Citizens and we were given the rights to be protected by discrimination. Taking our rights away by not allowing us to choose what happens to our bodies is discrimination against all women. Whether women believe in abortions or not, their rights against freedom of choice is unquestionably violated. The credibility, reliability, and validity of this article is dependable...
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...Article Rebuttal: The United States and Syrian War William L Johnson BCOM/275 September 10, 2013 Article Rebuttal: The US and Syria War My rebuttal article is the story of the Middle Eastern war in Syria. Syria has decided to turn over all of the chemical weapons to Russia and eventually have Russia destroy them so that the war between the US and Syria will not commence. President Obama is still trying to convince Congress to have an airstrike on Syria but more than half of Congress is oppose to this war because we the people of the United States just finished two wars one in Iraq and the other in Afghanistan. CNN has posted, ” A new diplomatic solution in the standoff between the Syria and the United States surfaced unexpectedly Monday as the war-torn country said it supported a proposal to hand over control of its chemical weapons(Shoichet & Crawford, 2013).” “President Obama told ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer that the Syrian reaction was a "modestly positive development" and a military strike would "absolutely" be on pause if Syria's chemical weapons were put in the hands of an international body (Padia, Schifrin, & Hughes, 2013).” For, the most part of this case I think that this case is a good form of argument of authority. Because based on the facts that President Obama is trying to force Syria to do something that he has no proof of or any knowledge of. The article is also part of Argument from Ignorance or Non-Testable Hypothesis based on President Assad...
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...Article Rebuttal Brandon Harris BCOM/275 Instructor Keisha Dean January 15, 2015 Article Rebuttal The legalization of marijuana has been a controversial topic for many years now. Do the pros of the legalization of marijuana outweigh the cons of the legalization of marijuana? I believe so. The fact is Marijuana legalization would have an abundance of positive effects for not only the U.S. but for the world as well. Cannabis is not a deadly plant. However some choose to argue that the crime rate would rise as of a result of the legalization of marijuana. However legalization of cannabis would lessen the prison population, allow marijuana to be table and create billions of dollars that would be used in the United States and other countries. Marijuana legalization would allow cannabis to become it’s own industry. Marijuana legalization would reduce the impact of gangs in the streets. Cannabis would be become more effective and better for ones health because the Government would be in control of regulation. The Alaskan Association of Chiefs of Police Inc. posted an article against the legalization of marijuana stating numerous preconceived cons against the cannabis plant. The statement in the article I didn’t agree with was “After medicinal marijuana became easy to get in Colorado, seizures of smuggled marijuana quadrupled in roughly 4 years as legal marijuana was diverted to other markets. No comparable studies have been found addressing this problem in Alaska, but if...
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...Article Rebuttal BCOM275 The subject of this paper is a rebuttal to an article that focused on Proposition 8 that was introduced to the state of California in 2008. This paper will argue against the statements that the author said and give insight into how the author’s statements were misleading. First Statement “Now, two years later, though a federal court has declared Proposition 8 invalid under the U.S. Constitution, it nonetheless remains in effect. This state of affairs persists even though most people now support equal marriage rights…” (Brill, 2011). Brill is making a misleading comment here by saying that most of the country is in support of equal marriage rights. By stating that most of country now supports equal marriage rights is a bit of an exaggeration. According to the Pew Research Center, Americans for the majority are still opposed to same sex marriages by the tune of 46% against it (Pew Research Center, 2011). The results from the poll also showed that there was 9% that voted “do not know” and they were counted in with those that were for same sex marriage (Pew Research Center, 2011). Second Statement “The initiative proponents, however, have appealed. Now the California Supreme Court must decide whether unelected and unaccountable initiative proponents have the power to trump the judgment of the democratically elected attorney general” (Baume, 2011). This statement by the author is a way of classifying or assuming that all the people...
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...Article Rebuttal Alan Fitzgerald BCOM/275 January 24, 2013 Jo Bogan Article Rebuttal “The Night America Bombed Westboro Baptist Church With An IED (Improvised Explosive Device) In A Cowardly Move To Stop WBC's Anti-Gay Gospel Preaching - Thereby Bringing Down The Unmitigated And Irreversible Wrath Of God Upon This Evil Nation, Manifesting Itself In The Daily Bloody IED-Deaths Of American Soldiers In Iraq And Other Places.” Shirley Phelps-Roper Thank God for the bombing of the WBC! On August 20, 1995, Shirley Phelps-Roper, attendee of the WBC, heard an explosion outside of her home in Topeka, Kansas sometime after 11:00 pm. After going to see where the noise came from, she called the police department to report the explosion. The police department told her that they had already had news of the blast and that it wasn’t from her house, yet a mile away from where she lives. She had to call them back several times before an officer finally responded to investigate the situation and gather evidence of the crime. IED debris The family was eager to gather their own evidence and do their own investigation, since that is how they were used to being treated in the past. They found orange plastic debris from the bombing in other yards as far away as the length of a football field. News stations reported that the blast was not aimed at WBC since there were other blasts that same evening around the town. Interviews and questions Throughout the next few days, Shirley...
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...Article Rebuttal xxxxxxxxxxx BCOM/275 – Business Communications and Critical Thinking March 4, 2013 Joel Maier Article Rebuttal A major question that is asked frequently every year is “Should I get a flu shot?” As the flu season gets closer, people start asking this question and wonder the same thing “Will I still get the flu even if I get the shot?” Can one assume that if you if an immunization is received, that there is no possibility of catching the flu? Because medical insurance is yet another controversial issue, what about those who do not have coverage? Is there an affordable plan for the shot for these individuals and if not will these individuals definitely be plagued by the flu? The Mayo Clinic states that “Flu shots are the most effective way to prevent influenza and its complications” (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2013, pg.1). After reading the entire article, it shows evidence that the shot has been effective anywhere between 60-70% of the time, not 100% of the time. The article is contradicting in stating that the most effective way of fighting the flu is getting the flu shot. What about those individuals who fall into the 30-40% ineffective? Research shows that the flu immunization needs to be administered annually to have the most effective results. One has to question how researchers can be certain what the next string of flu may look like. The Mayo Clinic states that the circulating strains of flu virus can be close but not always an identical match to the...
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