what are the types of arguments ? give examples. define them.?
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to put it simply there are two types of arguments a priori arguments which are based purely on logic, and can be developed simply in the mind eg Descartes Ontological argument...and then there are a posteriori arguments which are based on our experience of the world, such as the design argument
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They are:\n\n1. Argument of Motion (requires an assumption of a first un-moved mover)\n2. Argument of Cause (requires an assumption of an uncaused cause)\n3. Argument of Contingence and Necessity\n4. Argument of Gradiation (or Perfection)\n5. Argument of Design (requires an assumption of an un-designed designer)\n\nYou can find the full arguments in Aquinas' book: Summa Theologica.
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Although an argument is the presentation of facts in an essay in an effort to convince an audience of the validity of your point of view or belief, in an argumentative essay it will be necessary to point out the rhetorical opinions that a writer is wanting to override or prove inadequate or false in order to prove the finer points in a writer's opinion and thusly convince the audience.  Jose
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Agree. Arguments can be healthy for a relationship sometimes too. Means your not just giving in to keep the peace, but can stay yourself.
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The best way to approach this is to list the prose and cones of both sides of the argument objectively.  Think of your self as a lawyer giving the closing statement to the jury.  The true trick to any essay is creativity (YOUR OWN CREATIVITY).  Close your eyes and imagine your self talking to your friends on the topic and you would be surprised at what comes out.  If that doesn't work than your SOL.
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maksing weak or incorrect arguments with eloquent language.
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This sounds like a persuasive essay.  If so, try this organization:\n\n1st :  intro/thesis\n2nd:  second best reason,\n3rd:  opposing argument(s)\n4th:  opposition refuted\n5th:  best reason\n6th:  conclusion \n\nUse lots of quotes from the text to emphasize your points.\nGood Luck!
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Argumentative??? Sure my...my father in law\nLoL...sorry...he's really getting on my nerves right now\n\nYou could approach it from the standpoint of the good that comes out of it, i.e. lottery funded educational programs, how it boosts the local economy, and so forth\n\ngood luck--hope that helps
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Huh?  Please, provide examples of what you are talking about so that we can respond.
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Instead of trying to explain it in text,\nI made a little file as an example.\nTry downloading this file.\nGood luck!
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It's how you organize a composition or theme paper.\n\nIntroduction: Introduce your topic. This is where you present the idea you intend to prove.\n\nBody: Provide details, information, evidence supporting your point of view. Traditionally, this requires at least three paragraphs, each with a supporting point.\n\nConclusion: Summarize what you have proven and draw a conclusion. This is where you restate how you have proven your thesis/point.\n\nAnother way to look at it is: (1) Say what you're going to say, (2) Say it, and (3) Say what you said.\n\nHere are a few links to get you started:
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Rhetoric.\n\nWithout looking it up first, I'd have to say it has two definitions...\n\n1. The type of dialogue one is apt to deliver based upon personal ideals.\n2. A statement or question not intended to be discussed.\n(as in a 'rhetoric' situation)\n\nThe different definitions have different inflections.
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Tips for Writing an Argumentative Paper\n\nDr. Dyson’s tips for writing the \nARGUMENTATIVE RESEARCH PAPER\n\n1) By definition, an argumentative paper must have a THESIS. Your goal is to persuade your reader of a particular interpretation, not to describe a subject textbook-style. Be sure that you know and make clear to your reader what your point is. \n2) Avoid colloquialisms and very long paragraphs unless you have some pressing need for them (laziness does not count). \n3) Do not use subject headings: this is an argument, not a textbook. \n4) Do not just plunk down quotations: discuss them. This is important. Though often difficult, analyzing texts is the heart of scholarship. In general, long quotations should not end a paragraph. \n5) Footnote clearly, making it obvious what is your original contribution and what is not. \n6) Include a title page at the beginning and a list of "Works Cited" at the end. \n7) Cite ancient works by parenthetical references within the text, not by footnotes: e.g., (Iliad 10.45-53), (Aen. 6.112-23), (Suet. Aug. 44). Most ancient poetic works have book and line numbers, while most ancient prose works are divided into numbered sections. DO NOT refer to ancient works by page number within the translation unless there is no other way (as when translators, irresponsibly, neglect to give line or section numbers). Be sure to list the translations you use in your "Works Cited." \n8) Number your pages, starting with the first page of the text (not the title page). The length requirement given means text + footnotes; the list of works cited should be numbered but does not count for length (e.g. it would be page 11 of a 10-page paper). Staple the pages once in the upper left-hand corner. Do NOT use a folder. \n9) Indent and single-space quotations longer than 4 lines. \n10) Master The Elements of Style, the best guide to writing English prose. (If nothing else, obey this command: "Do not join independent clauses by a comma." I HATE comma splices.) Treasure this gem from the Introduction: \nVigorous writing is concise. A sentence should contain no unnecessary words, a paragraph no unnecessary sentences, for the same reason that a drawing should have no unnecessary lines and a machine no unnecessary parts. This requires not that the writer make all his sentences short, or that he avoid all detail and treat his subjects only in outline, but that every word tell.\n11) On bibliography: in general, \n- A few well-chosen sources are better than many ill-chosen ones. \n- Look first for things published recently and by major presses. \n- Journal articles are the life-blood of scholarship in many fields. Put in your interlibrary loan requests early (expect at least a 2-week delay). \n- Secondary literature should be used to stimulate your thinking and alert you to the issues other scholars have found important. The main focus should be your own analysis of primary evidence.\n12) Read the paper aloud once you have finished. Never write a sentence you would be ashamed to say. And remember, good writing is rewriting what you have already rewritten.\n\nClick this website for more information that might be helpful;\nhttp://home.att.net/~profmulder/ESSAY.htm\n\nTopics for Writing\n\nBioethics ethics in Life Sciences \nAssisted Suicide \nGenetic Research \nComputing Issues the social implications \nIntellectual Property & Piracy \nCybercrime and Privacy \nConstitutional Issues our rights under the Constitution \nGun Control \nThe Death Penalty \nSocial Concerns quality of life \nAnimal Rights\nGambling\nGay Marriages \nEducation Issues our public schools\n         Testing to Improve Educational Standards\n         School Choice - charter schools & vouchers\n         Intercollegiate Athletics and Ethics \n\nI got these suggestions from this website;\nhttp://www.gc.maricopa.edu/English/topicarg.html\nIf you go to this website you can click on the topic you like and get information about that
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A predicate is something that is assumed to be true in an arguement (I believe). For instance, if someone argued the following...\n\n1. This real river contains moving water.\n2. Therefore, the water in the river is moving.\n\nThe predicate to that arguement is this hypothetical river exists. Points one and two, however valid or invalid, are premises. A premise is merely a point in an arguement.
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Other than those in the links below, this should give you a good start:\n\nFallacies of Relevance \n1. Argumentum ad Bacculum (appeal to force) \n\n"Pay back the loan and 10 % daily interest by Thursday, or be sure that you have you hospital insurance paid up."\n\n2. Argumentum ad Hominem (abusive) \n\n"Don't believe anything John says; he's a nerd."\n\n3. Argumentum ad Hominem (circumstantial)\n\n"Of course he thinks fraternities are great. He's a Phi Delta."\n\n4. Argumentum ad Ignorantiam (argument from ignorance)\n\nThere is no proof that witches exist; therefore, they do not.\n\n5. Argumentum ad Misericordiam (appeal to pity) \n\n"Your honor, how can the prosecution dare try to send this poor, defenseless child to jail for the murder of his father and mother. Have a heart; the boy is now an orphan."\n\n6. Argumentum ad Populum \n\n"Don't be left out! Buy your Chevette today!"\n\n7. Argumentum ad Vericundiam (appeal to authority) \n\nJoe Namath selling pantyhose; Joe DiMaggio selling Mr. Coffee.\n\n8. Accident \n\n"What you bought yesterday, you eat today; you bought raw meat yesterday; therefore, you eat raw meat today."\n\n9. Converse Accident (hasty generalization) \n\n"That man is an alcoholic. Liquor should be banned."\n\n10. False cause (Post hoc ergo propter hoc) (Many of our superstitions stem from use of this fallacy.) \n\n"A black cat crossed Joe's path yesterday, and he died last night. The black cat caused Joe's death." \n\n11. Petitio Principii (begging the question) \n\n"It's time to come in the house now, Billy."\n"Why?"\n"Because I said so!"\n"Why?"\n"Because it's time, and I said so."\n\n12. Complex Question \n\n"Have you given up cheating on exams?"\n\n13. Ignoratio Elenchi (irrelevant conclusion) \n\nIn a law court, in attempt to prove that the accused is guilty of theft, the prosecution may argue that theft is a horrible crime for anyone to commit.\n\n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\n\nFallacies of Ambiguity \n1. Equivocation \n\nSome dogs have fuzzy ears. My dog has fuzzy ears. My dog is some dog!\n\n2. Amphibole (grammatical construction) \n\n"Woman without her man would be lost." or "Save Soap and Waste Paper."\n\n3. Accent \n\n"We should not speak ill of our friends."\n\n4. Composition\n\n"Each part of this stereo weighs under one pound. This is a very light stereo."\n\n5. Division\n\n"Purdue is a great engineering school. Mike went there; he must be a great engineer."
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"Why Writing a Persuasive Paper is Important"\n\n( for learning how to present an argument) ( to be able to reason something out, to back it up with proof, etc )
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The best way to convince somebody of something is by example.  If you have an idea or philosophy that you want other to understand. All you can do is "live" your principles.