Essay Flashcards
1
Q
Identify the 4 or 5 sections of your essay structure?
A
- Introduction: Thesis and reference the main points you want to make
- Body: Discuss first point
- Body: Discuss second point
- Body: Discuss third point
- Conslusion: Restate thesis, summarize points
2
Q
Identify the 5 core requirements for the essay introduction paragraph?
A
- Summarize the issue
- State a Thesis
- Acknowledge that the other side does have some merit
- Introduce your examples
- Aim for 3 sentences in total
3
Q
Identify the structure of the body paragraphs:
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- Introduce the flaws (Different wording that identified in your intro)
- Explain why it’s flawed
- Suggest ways to fix it
4
Q
Identify the structure of your conclusion paragraph?
A
- Restate your thesis
- Re-acknowledge the others side
- Briefly summarize your example that support your thesis
Try to keep to three sentences
5
Q
How should you manage your time on the 5 sections of your answer structure?
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- Read (1 - 2 minutes)
- Brainstorm (2 minutes)
- Outline (1 - 2 minutes)
- Write (20 minutes)
- Polish - a little (3 - 5 minuts)
6
Q
What are the 4 common argument fallacies?
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- Alternative Causes
- Unforeseen Consequences
- Faulty use of evidence
- Faulty use of language
7
Q
What are 3 examples of “Alternative Causes” fallacies?
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- Correlation ≠ Causation: Not necessarily true that x causes y
- After ≠ Because: Not true Y happened becuase of X
- Future ≠ Past: Although x caused y, that doesn’t mean that x will always cause y
8
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Identify the 3 types of unforeseen consequence fallacies?
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- Nothings perfect: How could the plan failt to achieve the goal. What has the author overlooked
- Isn’t it Ironic: What side effects of the plan could happen? What has the author overlooked
- Skill & Will: If people are involved, will they have the skill to succeed and the will to succeed?
9
Q
Identify the 2 common faulty use of words fallacies?
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- Extreme words
- Vague terms
10
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Identify te 3 common faulty use of evidence fallacies?
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- Limited Sample
- Troubled analogy. What conditions are being ignored
- What it really means? The evidence may not imply what the author claims it does