Argument essay ~
STEP 1: Take apart the argument. Conclusion, Evidence, Assumption
Conclusion statement example:
"This author's conclusion is a highly optimistic prediction about the future of commercial airlines in Freedonia. That past success, he believes, will continue.”
STEP 2: Select points.
Select the Points You'll Make, Based on the Specific Assignment
Evaluate the Assumptions
Consider the circumstances under which the assumptions would be valid or invalid
Write the intro.
Argument 1:
C: The radio station will play no religious music of any kind to retain listeners during the holidays. E: Fewer than 20 percent indicated that they enjoyed listening to religious music. Eighty percent noted that they would reduce their listening hours if SingSong began playing religious music of any sort. A: The amount of people who voted reflect the amount of people who listen to SingSong.
Argument 2
C: Freedonia's commercial airline will continue to prosper because of the economical growth of the society.
E: Incomes are rising, more vacation time, interest in travel is rising.
A:
Past success inevitably, or probably, leads to future success. (Otherwise why would he mention the airlines' past success right up front?)
Freedonians are willing to spend their newly increased income on travel.
What do Freedonians spend their leisure time on.
Leisure travel is, or can be, a big part of the country's airline industry.
Media attention is a reliable sign of the public's interest.
What they portray in media does not accurately reflect the publics interest. What are actual public interests?
Freedonian employees like to travel on their vacations.