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Elements of Argument

Lab 4

The goal of this lab is to allow you to see all of the elements of an argument at work in context — in real essays.

Read the following essays: in each can you determine which kind of claim the essay is presenting? Can you see the use of assumptions and evidence?

For Review    1. Claims    2. Evidence    3. Assumptions

I have provided some hyperlinks in each essay as a sort of "guided tour."

1. Campaign Finance
   Reform

2. This Is a Story 'bout a Man Named Newt

3. Problem?
   What Problem?

After reading those examples, you should try your hand at an analysis of the claims, assumptions, and evidence in an essay. The essay I have chosen for you to read is

• Legalizing Marijuana
  for Medicinal
  Purposes in California

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