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Directly stated

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Explicit

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Not directly stated

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Implicit

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The main argument of the author

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Claim

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What are the characteristics of a good claim

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Debatable
Unique
Not neutral
Clear
Rational

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What are the 3 types of claim

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Fact, value, policy

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Can be verified by true or false

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C of fact

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Statements that can be qualified

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Claim of value

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Asserts which conditions are better

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Claim of value

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Gives idea on what is good or bad

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Claim of value

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Based on philosophical, aesthetic beliefs and moral standpoints

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Claim of value

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Asserts implementation of a certain policy

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Claim of policy

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Errors in reasoning that invalidate an argument

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Logical fallacies

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What are the equivalent terms of the ff:
Reasoning
Evidence
Claim
Statement

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Argument
Premises
Conclusion
Proposition

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What are the 2 general types of reasoning

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Deductive and inductive reasoning

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Truth of conclusion is certain

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Deductive reasoning

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Truth of conclusion is probable

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Inductive reasoning

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Consists of statements beginning with premises and ends with conclusion.

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Logical arguments

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Give the 22 common logical fallacies

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False dilemma/ dichotomy
Appeal to ignorance
Slippery slope
Complex question
Appeal to force
Appeal to pity
Appeal to consequences
Bandwagon
Appeal to the person
Appeal to authority
Anonymous authority
Hasty generalization
False/ weak analogy
Accident
Post hoc
Wrong direction
Complex cause
Irrelevant conclusion
Strawman
Affirming the consequent
Denying the antecedent
Inconsistency

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Presents arguments as 1 of only 2 options

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False dilemma

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Just because something is not proven to be false, does not mean it is true

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Appeal to ignorance

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Superficial and unacceptable consequences are drawn

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Slippery slope

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Expected to accept or reject points; 2 or more points are rolled into 1

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Complex question

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Using threats

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Appeal to force

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Using pity

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Appeal to pity

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Denying the conclusion with fear of unpleasant consequences
Appeal to consequences
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Validity is based on the majority
Bandwagon
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Attacking the person instead of idea
Appeal to the person
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Asserts own expertise
Appeal to authority
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Author is not stated/ mentioned
Anonymous authority
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Not significant enough to support a generalization about a population
Hasty generalization
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Assuming 2 concepts are similar in some ways and in other ways
False/ weak analogy
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Applying a rule where there should be an exception
Accident
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Event A is the cause of B, because A happened before B
Post hoc
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Reverse in the direction between cause and effect
Wrong direction
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Explanation is reduced to one thing; there are other factors which contributed to the event.
Complex cause
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Supposed to prove something, but concludes something else instead
Irrelevant conclusion
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Position of the opposition is twisted so that it is easier to refute
Strawman
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If Statement A is true then B is true
Affirming the consequent
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If Statement A is not true then B is not true
Denying the antecedent
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Arguments contradict one another
Inconsistency
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Presents newspapers opinion on an issue
Editorial
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Reflects the majority of the editorial board
Editorial
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Tries to persuade readers to think the same
Editorial
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Cause people to take action on an issue
Editorial
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Opinionated news story
Editorial
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Characteristics of an editorial
Introduction, body, and conclusion Objective explanation of complex issue Timely news angle Includes opinions from opposing viewpoints Delivered in a professional manner Gives alternative solutions to the problem Concise conclusion with a punch
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What are the 4 types of editorial
Interpret Criticize Persuade Praise
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Explanation; covers a sensitive topic
Interpret
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Problem; gets readers to see the problem and not the solution
Criticize
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Solution; gets readers to see the solution and not the problem
Persuade
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Recognition; commend people or organizations for a job done well
Praise
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Ability to defend something by giving out reasons
Reasoning
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Giving statements for justification
Reasoning
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Needed to give evaluative statements
Reasoning
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Judgment based on criteria
Evaluative statements
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Explaining why a strength is a strength and why a weakness is a weakness
Evaluative statements
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What are the 2 steps in composing Evaluative statements
Assertion and counterclaim
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Declarative statements that gives ones beliefs about something and assess the overall quality
Assertion
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Made to rebut previous claim
Counterclaim
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Minimizes the negative impact of a criticism
Hedges
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Validates assertions and counterclaims
Textual evidences
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Situation in which people express dislike, disagreement or even rage
Controversy
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Claims become controversial when they:
Go against popular belief Criticize others Introduce something that is presently not accepted Don’t include evidence for their claims
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What are the 4 types of textual evidence
Statistical Testimonial Anecdotal Analogical
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Numbers and percentages
Statistical evidence
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Testimonies by witnesses
Testimonial evidence
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Observations, disproving generalizations
Anecdotal evidence
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Analogies; mainly used when dealing with a topic that is under-researched
Analogical evidence
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“On-the-job writing”
Technical writing
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Communicating through writing about job, business, profession, and organization
Technical writing
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What are the characteristics of technical writing by Barceros 2011
Accurate Clear Formal Graphical Objective Practical Procedural Special Diversionary StraightForward Authoritative Presentable
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Facts that are completely true
Accurate
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Quick understanding of main point of whole composition in one reading
Clear
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The structure
Formal(?)
75
Graphs, tables, charts
Graphical
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Avoids reading individuals thinking about a subject
Objective
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You can carry out in your daily living
Practical
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Technical writing
Procedural
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Leads you to various topics, languages, etc.
Diversionary
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Presents knowledge honestly and directly
Straightforward
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Clothed with full rights and power
Authoritative
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Physical appearance mirrors the person who produced it
Presentable
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Formal letter concerning business transactions
Business letter
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Contains information about writer
Letterhead
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Placed between letterhead and inside address
Date line
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Placed below the date
Inside address
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Wants to bring attention to a particular person
Attention line
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Writers greetings to the reader
Salutation
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Contains the message of letter
Body
90
Expression used to end the letter
Complimentary close
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Signature and typed name of sender
Signature block
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Typists initials if sender is not the person eho typed the document
Identification initials
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Attachment to the letter
Enclosure notation
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Indicate name of secondary recipient
Copy notation- cc:
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3 formats of a business letter
Full block Semi block Modified block
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Cover letter Composed persuasively Usually accompanied by resume
Application letter
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One page document which contains credentials
Resume
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Personal references are included. All the written materials you took part in
Curriculum vitae
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Medium in sending messages
Email
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Proper use of social media platforms
Netiquette
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The parts of application letter
Introductory paragraph Body Concluding paragraph
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How you learned about job vacancy
Introductory paragraph
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Your goal for applying
Introductory paragraph
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Desire to be part of company
Introductory paragraph
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Educational qualifications
Body
106
Work experiences and relevant skills
Body
107
Positive side of personality
Body
108
Reiterate desire to be part of company by requesting a personal interview
Concluding paragraph
109
Caters a specific set of people
Special

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