Here are analyses of the arguments: 1. This argues that Fairdale will win based on having the best team, but provides no evidence or support for the claim that they have the best team. More support is needed to make this argument compelling. 2. This makes a reasonable case that current economic conditions of low housing prices and interest rates make it a good time to buy a home. However, individual circumstances would need to be considered to determine if buying is the right choice. 3. This argument takes a clear position but does not provide much support or evidence for the claims about China's human rights abuses or refusal of reforms. More facts and examples would strengthen the argument for the conclusion. 4. This argument

2. Is an attempt to persuade someone of something, by giving reasons or
evidence for accepting a particular conclusion
One and only
one
One or more

3. Is a statement in an argument that provides reason or support for the
conclusion. There can be one or many premises in a single argument.
Is a statement in an argument that indicates of what the arguer is trying
to convince the reader/listener. What is the argument trying to prove?
There can be only one conclusion in a single argument.

4. Cats with long hair shed all over the house so you should not get
a long-haired cat. I have heard that they also have lots of fleas.
P1: long-haired cats shed all over the
house
P2: long-haired cats have lots of fleas
C: You should not get a long-haired cat

8. • Your car needs a major overhaul, for the carburetor is shot.
• Given that euthanasia is a common medical practice, the
state legislatures ought to legalize it and set up some kind of
regulations to prevent abuse.
• Because euthanasia is murder, it is always morally wrong.
• We must engage in affirmative action, because America is still
a racist society.
• Since abortion is a hotly contested issue in this country,
nobody should force his opinion about it on anyone else.

9. • You need either a new transmission, or a new carburetor, or
an entirely new car; so you had better start saving your
pennies.
• Affirmative action violates the rights of white males to a fair
shake; hence it is unjust.
• It is always wrong to kill a human being, and a fetus is
undoubtedly a human being. It follows that abortion is always
wrong.
• A woman's right to control what happens to her body always
takes precedence over the rights of a fetus. Consequently,
abortion is always morally permissible.
• Euthanasia involves choosing to die rather than to struggle
on. Thus, euthanasia is a form of giving up, and it

10. EXERCISE
 Military service
 Alcohol
 Marijuana
 Pornography
 Soap operas

11. ELEMENTS OF AN ARGUMENT
Álvaro Díaz
 Compelling elements:
- Point of view
- Foundation
- Warrant
 Optional elements:
- Conditioning conclusion
- Concession
- Refutation

12. COMPELLING ELEMENTS
Point of view or conclusion: it is the central idea of your argument.
What is the idea you are supporting?
What is that you want to persuade?
What is that you want to prove?
Foundation: (premises) the way in which you support your argument. So
that the reader can trust you.
What is your motivation for thinking that way?
Which reasons support your ideas?
Which facts support your idea?
Which experiences illustrate your idea?
Guarantor: it is a principle accepted by society which supports the
relationship between the point of view and the foundation.
What is the principle that supports the relationship between P and F ?

13. EXAMPLES 1
P: the thief must be someone we know
F: the dog did not bark
G: dogs are used to bark to unknown
people.
(Not necessary G because is a common
principle)

14. EXAMPLE II
P: the Atlético Junior manager should quit.
F: 8 out of 10 games have been lost.
G: The goal of a manager (coach) is
winning as much matches as possible.
P: Mr. X cannot be punished for being
homosexual.
F: homosexuality is not a “crime”
stipulated in the constitutional law.
G: For a person to be punished (jail) there
are specific “rules” to be followed.

15. OPTIONAL ELEMENTS
Conditioning conclusion: it is important to delimit our conclusion.
EX: Marijuana should be legal for medical purposes.
Concession: acknowledge the opponents of our conclusion.
EX: most of the people believe that AIDS is a biblical punishment.
Refutation: support, with arguments to go against the concession.
Ex: Those who think that way, have an irracional fear based upon myths, not
valid for a modern society.

16. THANKS
 Shared by Professor Chilito
 Edited by Professor Garcia

17. Seeing that cats, with long hair, shed all over the house and that
they have got lots of fleas, I conclude that you should not get a
long-haired cat.

18. 1. Fairdale will win the championship. They have the best team.
2. The housing market is depressed and interest rates are low, it's
a good time to buy a home.
3. China is guilty of extreme human rights abuses. Further, they
refuse to implement democratic reforms. The U.S. should refuse
to deal with the present Chinese government.
4. The revocation of the 55 mph speed limit has resulted in an
increased number of auto fatalities. We must alleviate this
problem with stricter speed limit enforcement.

19. 5. We may infer that the U. S. military is both capable and
competent from the results of the Persian Gulf War.
6. Scientific discoveries are continually debunking religious
myths. Further, science provides the only hope for solving the
many problems faced by humankind. Hence, science provides a
more accurate view of human life than does religion.
7. Jesse is one year old. Most one-year-olds can walk. It follows
that Jesse can walk.
8. I deserve a raise. I'm very good at my job.