Google Presentation Debating and Argumentative
Argument worth 100 points! Due May 10th Comments by May 16th
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Choose one of the topics in Debating the Issues Part 5 of the textbook Elements of Argument or Multiple Viewpoints: Chapter 6. Identify an argument within the topic. From Chapter 6:
Social Networking: p. 481-; Violence on Campus, P. 500; Food Matters, p. 512; Competitive Sports; P. 528; Freedom of Speech, p. 546; Advancement in Medicine, p. 559.
Form Chapter 5 (each topic has two articles on the two opposing sides. ) For these please see (see "Extra Argument Readings" Section, under pdf file readings, pages are jpgs)
· What is in a Word? p. 443
· Social Responsibility p. 452
· Science and Morality p. 458
· Gender Stereotypes p. 467
· Economics and College Sports p. 474
Then after reading the articles on the topic. Construct and display on a PPT or Google Presentation (use link) (6-12 slide)
your own argument -- which may be very general relating to broader concepts or a very specific issue relating
to this topic using the Toulmin model: Claim, evidence, backing, counter-claim, rebuttal. Also use at least 3 articles. (You may find other article on your own in addition to the textbook ones. ) Cite your sources in APA or MLA.
PP should contain some visuals (Photos, pictures, graphs, etc..) for interest.
After July 19th; post comments on at least one argument , agreeing, disagreeing in part or fully and giving reasons.
100 pts.