Article analysis and discussion

Instructions for the Final Assignment

Analysis of Article: Rap and Moral Character

For the final assignment, follow the steps explained in the lectures for Extended

Argument Analysis. See the examples of analysis done in class and follow the

instruction covered in class. All of the steps of the analysis are part of the

assignment. The extended analysis involves the following basic steps (for details

and examples, see class lectures):

Step 1. Read, annotate, and clarify the passage. Identify purpose and

conclusion, annotate the passage, clarify key concepts and claims, write a

short synopsis. This par draws in large part on the first module of the

course.

Step 2. Portray the basic argument structure (Identify main argument,

identify sub-arguments, supply missing premises, represent the entire

argument in an arrow diagram)

Step 3. Assess the argument. This is the main part of the assignment—it

draws on the second and the third module of the course. Once the

argument represented in an arrow diagram, identify the deductive

arguments and check their validity, identify the inductive or abductive

arguments and check their strength, identify any fallacies. Challenge

questionable claims, concepts, or conclusions.

Step 4. Assess the strength of the argument overall. Present your analysis in

a 1-2 page discussion at the end of the assignment.