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English? Speech?
If by argument you mean a point of view, then definitely this passage contains an argument. Check the dictionary definition of argument. I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 8:12pm by PsyDAG

English/Argument
How do I recognize or Identify fallacies within an argument? Thank you
Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 4:11pm by Sun29nc

English
Hello. Will you please help me with the following: 1)Which article is to be used in "This event caused a/the exodus of British citizens." 2)Is "get acquainted with" possible with inanimate nouns (facts, situation, idea, concept)? 3)Is it possible to say &...
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 6:59pm by Ilma

Phi
"You didn't like that book; so you probably don't like to read" is a weak inductive argument. a strong deductive argument. not an argument. a valid inductive argument.
Monday, February 25, 2013 at 10:04pm by Mog

English
The argument is not strong...the conclusion is a fallacy - illogical. The argument is 'wrong'. As MsSue said, Tom could just as well be one of the "few" who do not use heroin.
Monday, November 19, 2007 at 12:48pm by GuruBlue

English
I am writing a comparison essay how Miley cyrus song the climb argument is better than katy perry fireworks. I need help finishing my conclusion. my thesis restated is: Miley Cyrus's argument for how every person is an individual is more compelling than Katy Perry's ...
Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 4:45pm by lalala

College English
Fallacies are defects in an argument - other than false premises - which cause an argument to be invalid, unsound or weak. Fallacies can be separated into two general groups formal and informal.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 9:07pm by Courtney

bioethics
explain Dale Jamieson's "Denver Smog Argument" Is the argument good I couldn't find a copy of this work online. Please post your explanation of his argument and opinions about it. We'll be glad to critique your thinking.
Sunday, July 9, 2006 at 12:00am by sharon

English
What happens when two people argue? Does someone win the argument? If so, how does that person win the argument? Are there times when no one wins the argument? Why? What happens when one person asks another person for directions? What happens when one person tells another ...
Monday, January 4, 2010 at 6:00pm by Writeacher

English
i need an argument talking about why building an empire is good, then an argument against it. example( some believe that empires can provide a secure natural resource source, but by taking over others territories it can create war)
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 2:46pm by sam

PHI 103
"All dogs hate cats. Sirius is a dog. So Sirius hates cats" is an example of a (Points : 1) sound inductive argument. valid deductive argument. invalid inductive argument. weak deductive argument. I am confused a little about this question. "10 is less than 100...
Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 1:53pm by Anonymous

Critical Thinking
Pleae evaluate this argument would you say it is an a good strong inductive argument. An argument the author is making is that regular exercise and a good diet will help reduce excess weight
Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 7:31pm by Karen

Math for Liberal Arts
Directions: Define the necessary symbols, rewrite the argument in symbolic form, and us a truth table to determine whether the argument is valid. If the argument is invalid, interpret the specific circumstances that cause the argument to be invalid. Problem: 1. All pesticides ...
Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 5:59pm by Dawn

phi 103
A fallacy is an argument that (Points : 1) is a weak inductive argument. makes a mistaken in deriving a conclusion. has a false conclusion. is a sound inductive argument.
Friday, July 29, 2011 at 12:34pm by lucy

Information Technology 130 Programming Concepts
argument arguments are supplied by the caller parameters are used when defining the function so, f(x) = x*5 -- x is the parameter y = f(4) -- 4 is the argument y = f(sin(pi)) -- sin(pi) is the argument
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 3:14pm by Steve

PHI 103
When I once visited Texas, it was hot. So the next time I visit Texas, it will be hot" is an example of a (Points : 1) sound inductive argument. valid inductive argument. sound deductive argument. weak inductive argument. I think this answer is sound deductive
Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 1:53pm by Anonymous

Phi103
Consider an argument you have recently had with a friend, family member,mangager,co-worker,or someone else. Identify the topic of the argument and present that argument in premise-conclusion form, Identifying both the premise and conclusion.
Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 12:30pm by Mary Smith

Critical Thinking
If you are valid, you are also sound. A valid argument is a sound argument. A valid argument is based on fact; a sound argument is based on fact. Conversely, if an argument is not based on fact, it is unsound, not valid. There IS no difference.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 11:58am by GuruBlue

Geometry... Please help soon!
Write four arguments that meet the following criteria: Argument 1: The argument has a false premise, but follows good logic. Argument 2: The argument has true premises, but follows poor logic, leading to a false conclusion. Argument 3: The argument has either a false premise ...
Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 11:42pm by Joan

English- Ms. Sue
Identify the thesis statement in the article AIDS in Africa: Dying by the numbers. What strategies does the author use to formulate his argument? What makes the argument so compelling? Answer: Thesis: The pathetic and alarming need for education of HIV/AIDS in Africa is ...
Monday, April 28, 2008 at 8:48pm by rose- revision-

english
Choose two advertisements from television or a magazine that draw your attention because they use semantic argument. For each ad: · Name the product · Describe the ad · List the words used as semantic persuaders · Explain what types of semantic ...
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 10:46pm by Jessica

english
Choose two advertisements—either from television or a magazine—that draw your attention because they use semantic argument. For each ad: * Name the product * Describe the ad * List the words used as semantic persuaders * Explain what types of semantic argument are ...
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 10:46pm by terri

ENGLISH
My professor claims this is not arguing anything still. "This is still not an argument, but a statement. It's a description of the current situation, but what are you arguing? You must analyze different options, sides, and points of view in an argument. You must be ...
Monday, April 12, 2010 at 11:41pm by Tharima

English
Can you tell me 3 arguments I should use about Laertes and can u give me an example of how I can include 3 references to support my argument.... what is my argument going to be...and how should I make my title creative I am honestly really confused and how do I use MLA to ...
Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 12:32pm by Kristy

English/Argument
Logic Problem- A&B A. Supply a (B)term that would support the following argument, "18-year olds should be able to drink alcohol legally." Come up with a (B) term and present result as a syllogism. B. Supply a (B)term that will support the following argument, &...
Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 4:04pm by Sun29nc

Is this an argument? if so, what is the premise?
The first sentence seems to be a statement. Since the second sentence contains an opinion that can be argued, that sentence is a thesis on which an argument can be based, but it is not an argument itself. http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/argument.htm http://...
Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 9:57pm by Writeacher

writing
What is your argument? Your topic is a straight expository or explanatory topic. It doesn't seem to be an argumentative topic in which you persuade your readers of a particular point of view. Check these sites for information about argumentative essays. http://www....
Friday, January 7, 2011 at 10:09pm by Ms. Sue

writing
What is a claim in an argument with argument is intended to support?
Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 5:35pm by Diane

Math for Liberal Arts
Directions: Define the necessary symbols, rewrite the argument in symbolic form, and us a truth table to determine whether the argument is valid. If the argument is invalid, interpret the specific circumstances that cause the argument to be invalid. Problem: 1. If you argue ...
Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 5:51pm by Dawn

english- URGENT
so can I move argument 3 into argument 1 and say: In a patriarchal system, women are held to higher standards and obligations than men. While women are required to be completely devoted and committed to men, men are not expected to be committed to females, viewing them as a ...
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 9:13am by sarah

ELA
It needs a lot of corrections, but more importantly, it needs an argument. "I think that it was unfair..." is not a thesis, nor arguement. It is an opinion. See this. http://homeworktips.about.com/od/essaywriting/a/argument.htm Many of the other corrections should be...
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 5:04pm by bobpursley

CRT205
argument: The goal of terrorists is to inflict damage and strike fear in the population. Conclusion: The 9/11 terrorists were extraordinarily successful in both. Argue the argument as valid or invalid. If valid, does it support the conclusion? Now, go back and answer the three...
Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 9:26pm by bobpursley

Informal Logic
Construct a deductive argument that is valid but not sound. Then, construct a valid deductive argument that is sound. Be sure to put the argument in premise-conclusion form.
Friday, September 30, 2011 at 6:37pm by leslie

CRT/205 critical thinking
I appreciate the clarification Jim. Admittedly, it is a lousy argument, but is it still an argument?
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 7:56pm by Linda

Business
I think that in this case, argument means good reasons -- not a hostile argument. Puffery is the best word.
Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 8:23pm by Ms. Sue

math
Hosni gave the following argument that -(a+b)=-a+-b for all integers a and b. If the argument is correct, supply the missing reasons. If it is incorrect, explain why. -(a+b)=(-1)(a+b) =(-1)a+(-1)b =-a+-b -(a+b)=(-1)(a+b)=(-1)a+(-1)b=(-a)+(-b)=-a+-b
Sunday, May 8, 2011 at 11:09pm by Anonymous

Math
Hosni gave the following argument that -(a + b) = -a + -b, for all integers a and b. If the argument is correct, supply the missing reasons. If it is incorrect, explain why not. - (a + b) = (-1) (a + b) = (-1) a + (-1) b = -a + -b
Monday, December 7, 2009 at 6:03pm by Ron

Math
(a) translate the argument into symbolic form and (b) determine if the argument is valid or invalid. You may compare the argument to a standard form or use a truth table. If Nicholas Thompson teaches this course, then I will get a passing grade. I did not get a passing grade...
Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 6:13pm by Jen

Math-Please help :(
(a) translate the argument into symbolic form and (b) determine if the argument is valid or invalid. You may compare the argument to a standard form or use a truth table. If Nicholas Thompson teaches this course, then I will get a passing grade. I did not get a passing grade...
Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 10:42pm by Jen

Math-geometry
(a) translate the argument into symbolic form and (b) determine if the argument is valid or invalid. You may compare the argument to a standard form or use a truth table. If Nicholas Thompson teaches this course, then I will get a passing grade. I did not get a passing grade...
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 6:39pm by Jen

English
animals should not - instead of no animal should 1st line. ; after cruelty your first paragraph - you want to state what your arguments are without examples closing paragraph needs to be split between your other paragraphs, your closing argument should be a summation of your ...
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 6:18pm by Cheryl

algebra
Hosni gave the following argument that 2(a 1 b) 5 2a 1 2b, for all integers a and b. If the argument is correct, supply the missing reasons. If it is incorrect, explain why not
Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 9:55pm by k

Research Writing
Ineed help finding the thesis for A Nation Apart and what strategies are used to formulate his argument? What makes the argument viable and compelling?
Monday, October 5, 2009 at 5:58pm by renea

research
Identify the thesis statement in the article A Nation Apart. What strategies does the author use to formulate his argument? What makes the argument so compelling
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 9:32pm by Mary

PHI 103
PHI 103 Symbolic Logic- write 2 argument in English,one in the form of modus ponens and one in the form of modus tollens.Then write the argument in symbols using sentences letters and truth-functional connectives.
Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 11:02pm by Vandella

English
I want to write a causal argument on how kids get hooked on unhealthy/processed foods (at home-- fast foods and at school-- vending machine and cafeteria hot lunches). I'm not quite sure what exactly to write about throughout a causal argument paper on this claim. What ...
Monday, May 9, 2011 at 1:37am by Molly

com/220
In "A Nation Apart" what is the thesis statement in the article? what strategies does the author use to formulate his argument? and what makes the argument viable and compelling?
Monday, April 12, 2010 at 10:51am by pam

English
Here are some websites to help you learn how to write an argument: http://www.powa.org/ Click on Argumentative and go through the different sections carefully. http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/argument.htm
Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 4:26am by Writeacher

English
My answers 1.assuring the audience that what you are arguing for is for the general good, a widespread issue or problem, one that they may share with you 2.factual evidence collected from data and events 3.appeals to the audience's sympathy and feelings 4.an appeal to the ...
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 3:50pm by christopher

CRT 205
Imagine your child is trying to prove that she did not steal chocolate chip cookies from the cookie jar, so she makes this argument: ―There are no chocolate stains on my hands, so I couldn’t have stolen the cookies.‖  Post your response to ...
Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 8:24pm by Anonymous

English/Argument
Ok thank you
Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 3:52pm by Sun29nc

us history
So all I need to state why my argument is right, and don't have to include why the counter-argument is wrong...? I think I'm making this more difficult than it should be.
Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 10:40pm by Dee

COM 220
In "A Nation Apart" what is the thesis statement in the article? what strategies does the author use to formulate his argument? and what makes the argument viable and compelling?
Monday, April 26, 2010 at 10:54pm by Heather Kennedy

math
42. Hosni gave the following argument that 2(a 1 b) 5 2a 1 2b, for all integers a and b. If the argument is correct, supply the missing reasons. If it is incorrect, explain why not. -a (b+a)= (-1)(a+b) = (-1)a+ (-1) b = a+ -b
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 7:57pm by keyera

Research writing
In the article "A Nation Apart" Identify the thesis statement? What statagies does the author use to formulate his argument and what makes the argument so viable and compelling
Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 2:12pm by Kris

history
Identify the thesis statement in the article AIDS in Africa: Dying by the Numbers. What strategies does the author use to formulate his argument? What makes the argument so compelling?
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 8:35pm by nik

Critical Thinking
I can't even imagine an argument with an unstated premise. Unless there's a claim or premise, there's no argument, is there? http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/659/01/ http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/argument.htm http://www.powa.org/...
Friday, March 7, 2008 at 1:39am by Writeacher

english
my english hw is based upon parts of an argument which are claim, warrant, support, subclaims, rebuttal, backing,and qualifiers that has to be in an outline format about the burning of the flag.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 10:27pm by ruth

english
for my comparason essay. now that i have finished every paragraph except the conclusion paragraph. so far i got: Miley Cyrus’s argument for how every person is an individual is more compelling than Katy Perry’s argument to just express your self. The message reminds ...
Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 7:23pm by lalala

COM 220
What strategies does the author use to formulate his argument? What makes the argument so viable and compelling?
Monday, August 31, 2009 at 10:10pm by Ree-Ree

complex numbers
how do you work out the the form a+ib when you are given the modulus and argument i.e. modulus=5,argument=pi/2
Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 5:00pm by Anonymous

critical thinking
is this an example of an invalid argument All crows are black John is black Therefor, John is a crow. is this an example of a unsound argument All dogs are black Lassie is a dog Lassie is a cat Please tell me if this is right. You're right for both arguments. The premise ...
Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at 10:08pm by jessica

Logic
Truth tables can determine which of the following? a) If an argument is valid b) If an argument is sound c) If a sentence is valid d) All of the above
Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 8:25pm by Tammy

Michael can you help with this one
Oh, sorry. I didn't understand the question. Slippery slope states that "Event X has occurred (or will or might occur), therefore event Y will inevitably happen." It doesn't sound like that. "Phony refutation: It’s not real refutation of an argument...
Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 1:31pm by Michael

English
Yes, this paragraph is an argument.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 9:34pm by Ms. Sue

philosophy
Truth tables can determine which of the following? (Points : 1) If an argument is valid If an argument is sound X If a sentence is valid All of the above
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 8:18pm by bean

English
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/argument.html Read about "claim" here -- it's the same thing as a thesis statement. It's the main idea of the paper and what is intended to be proven by the conclusion.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 10:27pm by Writeacher

english- URGENT
here are my other arguments too, are they good at supporting the thesis? ARGUMENT 1. In a patriarchal system, women are held to higher standards and obligations than men. While women are required to be completely devoted and committed to men, men are not expected to be ...
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 9:13am by sarah

programming
a) Define a Cat class. A Cat has name. Define two constructors, one with no argument and another with the name as its argument. Initialize the name to a default value Unknown for the zero-argument constructor. b) Create a main class. In main class, create two objects as an ...
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 1:29pm by michin

calculus
im sorry they were two different questions you have to find the modulus and the argument ex.15-4i modulus-4 but i dont know what the argument is
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 5:50pm by Courtney

logic
A person who is shown his or her argument commits a fallacy should run screaming from the room. argue louder. add another fallacy. revise the argument.
Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 4:03pm by rosa

enn103f
need help for Education:an Argument for: and Argument against, ansa based on education
Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 2:32pm by godfrey

English
It looks pretty good. In this section, I'd omit the second sentence; that's your conclusion, the results of your research, not the research itself. Research : Statistics of crashes/accidents/deaths of drivers while using cellphones. Fact that is it the most distracting...
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 10:48am by Writeacher

Causal Argument Paper
Hello, I am needing help formulating a question for my English class. We are needing to write an ethical/causal argument. I want to relate it to either animal testing or animal hunting. Is this a decent one? "Is it ethical to continue animal experimentation?" "...
Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 1:28am by Aestas

complex numbers
a = modulus * cos (argument)= 0 b = modulus * sin (argument = 1
Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 5:00pm by drwls

English
Oh and is there some other word for an argument? f.e. What are your arguments?
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 7:24pm by Mark

English
How does your text define "semantic argument?"
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 10:46pm by Ms. Sue

CRT - agument follow up
Thank you for all your help tonight Ms. Sue - I have a few more questions before I'm done! From the argument I cited - would this be a good explanation of valid/invalid, strong or weak, sound or unsound The author’s argument is invalid, because the premise that ...
Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 8:26pm by Addie

Engish
That is an unusual set of middle names for Simon Elegant: "on time com" Have you read the book? What argument does he make? Looking at and refuting counterarguments probably strengthens his argument, as does the use of statistics and illustrations.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 2:18am by drwls

crt 205 critical thinking
The vacuum salesman’s argument was, “Anyone who wants a comfortable, clean home needs this amazing vacuum cleaner. You certainly look like someone who likes having a really clean home. So, you definitely need this vacuum cleaner!” The salesman did have a valid ...
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 11:52pm by Thickness 2009

English CRT 250
What would be the unstated premise in this argument?
Monday, November 30, 2009 at 6:16pm by To Sue

critical thinking
Premise- Since most all disease can be effectively prevented by a healthy lifestyle. Conclusion-Animal activist sometimes contend that medical research is unneccessary. Is this a valid/sound argument or is this an ivalid/unsound argument?
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 4:32pm by t

Assignment Arguement Evaluation
identify at least two arguments in the article.Outline the premises and the conlusions of each argument you find. then, answer the questions for each argument, making sure to explain how you arrived at your answer.
Sunday, August 2, 2009 at 7:47pm by Danielle

math
Determine whether the following argument is correct. If it's not correct, explain what is wrong with ther argument and change the minor premise to make a correct argument. If a triangle is equilateral, then it has three equal sides. Triangle ABC doesn't have three ...
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 11:27am by kai

PHI 103
1. The premises of an argument are ANS - CORRECT true or false. 2.If I expect that something in the future will be similar to something in the past, it is likely that I am using CORRECT inductive reasoning. 3.Question : A valid argument is one that, if its premises are ...
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 7:51pm by ALWAYS RIGHT

math
Determine whether the following argument is correct. If it’s not correct, explain what is wrong with the argument and change the minor premise to make a correct argument. If a triangle is equilateral, then it has three equal sides. Triangle ABC doesn’t have three ...
Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 9:47pm by bill

English
First of all, you need to identify those allusions. Next you need to be crystal clear on what "her argument about women and sex" is. Only then can you think clearly about this assignment. Once you have the allusions clarified and associated with her argument will you...
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 11:23am by Writeacher

English/Argument
I'll be glad to check your answers. A. Either B. Must
Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 3:52pm by Ms. Sue

English
I need help writing my introduction... I have to write an argument paper...
Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 7:40pm by Skye

CRT 205- argument
Is this a correct evaluation of an argument, it's premise and conclusion? Thank you! The author states that “The disability rights movement has a long history of healthy skepticism toward medical professionals, and there's an established body of research ...
Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 8:01pm by Addie

English
What argument does frank use to persuade artie not to back out of the evening?
Thursday, November 24, 2011 at 3:20pm by Anonymous

English
Miley Cyrus's argument for how every person is an individual is more compelling than...
Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 11:47am by Writeacher

english
You could simplify it by saying: This often serves as an argument for the importance of reading.
Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 10:13pm by Ms. Sue

Critical Thinking (philosophy)
You're not reading the questions carefully. For instance, # 8 (batteries), the question is which answer MOST STRENGTHENS the argument. In # 9, you're looking for the answer that MOST WEAKENS the argument.
Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 6:56pm by Ms. Sue

English
Goodbye is usually written just like that, as one word. Good night, however, is usually written as two words. You can always find synonyms for words in a good thesaurus, such as www.thesaurus.com http://thesaurus.com/browse/argument
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 7:24pm by Writeacher

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