Religion: good or bad for society?
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Unit-2-Part21.pptxPurpose: To provide some additional context to your issue
Should include only 2 of the following techniques…
How long the issue has been in existence (origins of the issue)
What parts of the world/country are most affected by the issue
Background Paragraph
Any significant rulings/laws related to the issue
Any significant event(s) related to the issue
Dictionary/official definitions of any key concepts/terms
Any significant person/people/groups involved with the issue
Background Para (cont’d)
Do not repeat anything already mentioned in intro
No personal experience in this para
Length: 5-10 lines
Background Para (cont’d)
Responding to the points made by the opposing side
Shows you have thought about the issue from different viewpoints/ angles before coming to your decision.
Counterarguments
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Also shows you recognize “flaws” or “weaknesses” in your own position but that you still think your position is the better one
We cannot address all counterarguments – must address only two
Counterarguments (cont’d)
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Format of Counterarguments
Each counterarguments has two parts - stating the counterargument
- your response to it
Must use the exact wording given for both sections to get credit for it
State the counterargument:
- My opponents* may say/argue that….
*[those on the other side, those who disagree with me, proponents of the counter position, those who are for/against, those with a different point of view]
Format of Counterarguments
Respond to the counterargument:
- However, I would respond by saying that…
If you want to use outside sources in counterarguments, you can, but it is not required
Format of Counterarguments
Location & Length of Counterarguments
Both counterarguments will be in one paragraph, between the body and conclusion.
This paragraph should not exceed 12 lines
I. Do not make an argument without proposing a solution
Anyone can complain/point out a problem!
A solution shows you have thought deeply and seriously about the issue
II. Ask for a specific response
Don’t be vague
Don’t be unsure
Proposing a Solution
III. Know the particulars regarding your solution
What is it going to involve in terms of factors such as time, money, effort, and image?
What are its benefits/risks?
Proposing a Solution (cont’d)
IV. Don’t ask for too much
Be reasonable
Don’t ask your audience to do something you wouldn’t do
V. Offer realistic solutions
Keep audience and their limitations/ context in mind
Don’t offer “blanket” solutions
Proposing a Solution (cont’d)
VI. Don’t feel you always have to come up with an original idea
If something has worked elsewhere, nothing wrong in suggesting it
Show specific examples of how it has worked in the past
You can also modify existing solutions
Proposing a Solution (cont’d)
Proposing a Solution (cont’d)
Solution will be last paragraph of essay (10-18 lines)
If you want to use outside sources in solution you can, but it is not required
Don’t have more than two solutions in this paragraph
To sum up, make sure your solution is…
Relevant
Specific
Logical
Practical/realistic
Ethical/moral
Proposing a Solution (cont’d)
