Blog Post #4: Qualifying Arguments (Due 9/27)

One of the most practical skills you can take from this course is the ability to identify arguments and distinguish different types of arguments from each other. You should also be able to identify strengths and weaknesses in arguments.

For this post, find an argument in an online newspaper editorial, online blog, or other online source.  Provide a link to your medium of choice in your post.

Identify the qualifiers and rebuttals that are present or absent from this argument, answering these questions:

1) How do you account for the presence or absence of qualifiers and rebuttal statements?

2) Are there some sources that are more likely to use qualifiers and rebuttals than others? Why?

*Your post is due by the beginning of the class period on Tuesday, September 27 for the Blog Commentary Group Activity that will take place from 1:30-2:45 pm on that day.