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Constructing an Argument and Critical Research Questions
- 2 minutes at each station
- Offer feedback on whether the triangle fits the criteria presented in this presentation
- Suggest research questions
- At the end, report back
Observation
Research Questions
Research Questions Cont...
Subject
Opinion
Analysis
So What?
Subject = A
Observation = B
Opinion/Analysis = C
What is a Research Question?
Subject:
Who/What is A and why is A relavent to the field of study?
What are A's properties and how do they function?
What is A's background/backstory?
A research question guides and centers your research.
Research questions should be:
- Clear and focused
- Have appropriate scope (not too broad or narrow)
- Open-ended (no Yes/No questions)
- Lead to substantive answers that pertain to your research
Observation:
What is B and why is B relavent to the field of study?
What are B's properties and how do they function?
What evidence is there for B?
What are B's repercussions/implications?
Observation
Opinion/Analysis:
What is C and why is C relavent to the field of study?
What are C's properties and how do they function?
What evidence is there for C?
What are C's repercussions/implications?
What are some counterarguments for C?
Interplay:
How does A relate to B?
How does B relate to C?
How does A relate to C?
Subject
Opinion
Analysis
So What?
Rhetorical Triangle
Agenda
Argumentative Triangle
- Components of an Argument
- Rhetorical Triangle
- Argumentative Triangle
- Research Questions
- What are they?
- Workshop Carousel
Observation
Subject + Observation = Topic
Topic + Opinion = Argument/Thesis
Topic Example:
Subject + Observation = Topic
Colin Kaepernick's national anthem protest is an act of resistance.
Argument/Thesis Example:
Subject + Observation + Opinion/Analysis = Argument/Thesis
Colin Kaepernick's national anthem protest is an act of resistance that has been effective in how it has sparked conversation and national discomfort.
Subject
Opinion
Analysis
So What?