Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Build a case

Build a case on one of the two following topics. Use either the comparative advantage or the necessity-policy-benefits structure.

States should eliminate the "Stand Your Ground" law.

OR

The United States should end the war in Afganistan.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Logical Fallacies

Go to news.google.com and find an article in the opinion section. Identify three logical fallacies in the article.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Watch this video:

http://youtu.be/C7f-BgDgpmE

How does the "argument as story" work in this particular case? Does the story make sense internally and externally? How does the last line change the impact of the story?

Tuesday, January 24, 2012



Answer these questions:

1. Who do you think is the better arguer (not who do you agree with)
2. Give one argument from each side that is good
3. Give one argument from each side that is bad

About 250 words.