Description: Drawing on Chapter 8, “Evaluation Arguments,” in Read, Reason, Writ

Description: Drawing on Chapter 8, “Evaluation Arguments,” in Read, Reason, Write as well as the articles we have read for our in-class discussions, challenge one of the arguments made in an article from anywhere in the textbook (look for the green article titles in the Table of Contents, may not be a student written example). In constructing your refutation or rebuttal argument, keep in mind the guidelines of our textbook (pg. 199) and class lectures: Read Accurately: Do not fall into the straw man fallacy Pinpoint Weaknesses in Original Argument: Be sure to analyze the writer’s claims Write Your Claim: Make sure your thesis is one with which others may disagree; it should challenge the original writer’s logic, assumptions, evidence, analysis, or all of these Use a Logical Organizational Structure: For example, you might use the following structure: restate (fairly) the writer’s argument; state your claim; and develope your refutation/rebuttal Audience: Your audience is the author of the paper and a general audience within their field of specialty. You can assume, for the purposes of this exercise, that your audience agrees with the assertions made in the article you have chosen. Since your audience will initially be assumed as resistant to your point of view, it is essential that you carefully craft your rebuttal respectfully and professionally to convince your audience of your good-faith intentions. Guidelines Your final assignment submission should be 6-7 pages in length, double-spaced (space before and after paragraphs removed), with 1-inch margins in 12 point Times New Roman font. You should cite two outside sources (not including the textbook article) that influence the rebuttal against your chosen article. Cite your chosen article in your paper as well, for reference in grading purposes. Your assignment should be submitted as a Word document to Canvas before the due date, with a cover page including your name and the unique title you have chosen for your paper.