Assignment 1

  
In Part II of the assignment (due Week 4), write a 4 to 5 pages, you will identify present and evaluate two arguments, one supporting your own view, and one supporting the view that you don’t agree with.
Part II – Arguments

Briefly introduce your topic (it should be      the same topic you worked on in week 2). Identify your own position in the      debate, and the position that you don’t agree with.
In the first paragraph, explain what a      logical argument is. Refer to reliable sources. Be detailed in your      explanations. 
Based on the research you’ve done in week      2, and also additional research when needed, choose the strongest argument      in support of your view.

Present the argument’s conclusion, and carefully list all of the premises. The conclusion, and each premise, should be formulated as a simple and complete declarative sentence.
Carefully explain what exactly the conclusion and the premises try to say. How can each of the premises be supported with strong evidence? Refer to reliable sources, to actual studies done on the issue, etc.
Evaluate the argument: are the premises well supported? Do they need additional support? Do they properly support the conclusion?

Based on the research you’ve done in week      2, and also additional research when needed, choose the strongest argument      in support of your opponent’s view.

Carefully explain what exactly the conclusion and the premises try to say. How can each of the premises be supported with strong evidence? Refer to reliable sources, to actual studies done on the issue, etc.
Evaluate the argument: are the premises well supported? Do they need additional support? Do they properly support the conclusion?
The paper should follow guidelines for clear and organized writing:

Include an introductory paragraph and concluding      paragraph.
Address main ideas in body paragraphs with a topic      sentence and supporting sentences.
Adhere to standard rules of English grammar,      punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.