“Principles in Persuasion
I need each question answered in 150 words each. Also, I want each reference listed with each question
MODULE 1
DQ1
Aristotle described argumentation as the following: “For to a certain extent all men attempt to discuss statements and to maintain them, to defend themselves, and to attack others.” Aristotle’s description of argumentation represents his view of how argumentation is a part of who we are as human beings. Do you agree or disagree with Aristotle’s viewpoint? Explain why. How has his viewpoint played a significant role in the historical development of argumentation?
DQ2
Find a blog that presents and defends an argument within one of its posts. Write a paragraph evaluating the arguments as either inductive or deductive. Provide the blog link in your paragraph response. Why do you think identifying these different elements in an argument is important?
STUDY MATERIALS
Read Chapters 1 and 2 in Introduction to Logic.
Read “Ways of Knowing and Willingness to Argue” by Schommer-Aikins & Easter, from Journal of Psychology (2009). URL:https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=36525661&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Read “Developing Face-to-Face Argumentation Skills: Does Arguing on the Computer Help?” by Iordanou, from Journal of Cognition & Development (2013). URL:https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=87512075&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Read “The Language of Argumentation” by Taylor, from Science Teacher (2013). URL:https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=88164181&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Read “Principles in Persuasion: Beyond Characteristics of the Speaker” by Bradshaw, from Jury Expert (2012). URL:https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=79746133&site=ehost-live&scope=site
View “For Argument’s Sake” by Cohen, from TED Talks (2013). URL:https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96349&xtid=56620
Read “Persuasion” from Mosdell, from Key Concepts in Public Relations (2009). URL:https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/sageukpr/persuasion/0?institutionId=5865
Read “Chapter 1: Nature of Argumentation” by Besnard & Hunter (2008). URL:https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/lib/gcu/reader.action?ppg=16&docID=3338790&tm=1528414595722
View “Public Speaking—Informative and Persuasive Speeches” from Films on Demand (2012). URL:https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96349&xtid=117906
MODULE 2