The document outlines key aspects of developing an argument. It defines the three parts of an argument as the assertion, evidence, and explanation. It distinguishes between statements of fact, which require evidence and are true or false, and statements of opinion, which are judgments that can be true or false. Credible sources are defined as those written by well-known authors or government websites. The dangers of using internet sources is noted as some information may not be true or reliable and websites could contain viruses. Argumentation and persuasion skills are said to be important as they allow people to have their own opinions and be adopted for life.
The document outlines key aspects of developing an argument. It defines the three parts of an argument as the assertion, evidence, and explanation. It distinguishes between statements of fact, which require evidence and are true or false, and statements of opinion, which are judgments that can be true or false. Credible sources are defined as those written by well-known authors or government websites. The dangers of using internet sources is noted as some information may not be true or reliable and websites could contain viruses. Argumentation and persuasion skills are said to be important as they allow people to have their own opinions and be adopted for life.
The document outlines key aspects of developing an argument. It defines the three parts of an argument as the assertion, evidence, and explanation. It distinguishes between statements of fact, which require evidence and are true or false, and statements of opinion, which are judgments that can be true or false. Credible sources are defined as those written by well-known authors or government websites. The dangers of using internet sources is noted as some information may not be true or reliable and websites could contain viruses. Argumentation and persuasion skills are said to be important as they allow people to have their own opinions and be adopted for life.
2. What is difference between a statement of fact and a statement of
opinion? - A statement of fact has evidence and true statements, While a statement of an opinion is a judegement that can be true or false.
3. How can you tell whether your sources are credible?
- Sources needs to be written by well known authors, government websites and your books from the library.
4. What is danger when using the Internet as a source? Why?
- The dangers of using the Internet as a sources is that not all things on the Internet is true and reliable. Some websites may also have viruses.
5. Why are persuasion and the skill of argumentation important academic
exercises in our society? - It is important so that we can stand by ourselves and have our own opinion. We can also teach this and we can adopt this for the rest of our lives.