ENGL 1302: CH. 3 & 5; INTRO. TO EXPLAINING ISSUE ESSAY February 10, 2016
AGENDA / FYI Quiz ( 3 pts) Guess the fallacy Notes on Definition Introduction to Explaining an Issue / Concept essay Finish questions from handout, if time. If not, we will finish them on Thursday. Tomorrow 2/10 Some time for group work Ann. Bib. Have materials with you. You may bring laptops.
QUIZ 1. In Cronin s Liberal Gun Owner, what part of the country is he from originally? Northeast Midwest Northwest 2. At the end of his essay, who does he take to the gun range for a lesson? Daughter Wife Son 3. In Violent Media, which of his kids does he read Tarzan to? Daughter Twins Son
QUIZ 1. In Cronin s Liberal Gun Owner, what part of the country is he from originally? Northeast Midwest Northwest 2. At the end of his essay, who does he take to the gun range for a lesson? Daughter Wife Son 3. In Violent Media, which of his kids does he read Tarzan to? Daughter Twins Son
GUESS THE FALLACY! Scientists are closed-minded. If something doesn't fit into one of their formulas or laws, they won't even consider it as being possible or even be willing to study it to find out the truth. Answer: Sweeping Generalization. Why? What would you do to fix it?
GUESS THE FALLACY? I'm Pauley Perrette, and I play forensics specialist Abby Sciuto on NCIS. In my role on the show, I am surrounded by the most modern laboratory technology. If your company is looking for a reliable LC-MS system, I recommend the Psi-Phi Liquid Chromatograph with integrated Mass Spectrometer. Psi-Phi Labs set the standard for accurate chemical analysis equipment for forensic science laboratories. Take my word for it you can trust Psi-Phi! Answer: False Authority. Why?
GUESS THE FALLACY? Steroid testing for high school sports eligibility is unfair. It's just another invasion of privacy. They say they are testing for steroids, but they will really look for anything they can find - drugs, alcohol, nicotine. Next it will be caffeine, then they will start cutting people because their cholesterol is too high - The Big Mac Attack. Then people with allergies, asthma, and athlete s foot will get the ax. They'll keep it up until only the privileged, 'perfect people' will be left! Answer: Slippery Slope. Why?
DEFINE YOUR TERMS! / DEFINITIONS So, you have a word or phrase. How can you explain to someone what it is? Def. by Synonym Straight definition / synonym Is this normally enough for the audience? Def. by Example Using an example to show what you mean. But be careful that?
DEFINITION BY (CON.) Def. by Stipulation / agreed upon Both sides agree on the definition of something. When do you need to agree upon a definition? Agree v. Accept Be clear / Remember audience!
PAPER FORMATTING (Nah, you re just concerned.) Times New Roman, 12 pt font. Double spaced no extra lines between paragraphs 1 margins Name & course info. on first page *only* At least 5 sources min. 3 from HCC database 4 6 pages body of text Page 4 must be over ½ of the sheet. Visuals don t count. No cover sheet When you adjust the formatting of your paper or you don t meet the page requirements, you lose points.
FINISHING HANDOUT INDIVIDUAL WORK How to answer? Assume I would call on you. What would you say? During discussion. How does your answer compare? Does your answer echo? Does your answer add more to our discussion?