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Argumentative Triangle

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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?

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