COM 21 Midterm Exam Study Guide, Spring 2019 PDF

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Midterm Examination Study Guide Spring 2019 COMM 21: Argumentation The midterm exam will consist of four short-answer essay questions. As with all writing requirements, focus on quality not quantity when writing. Below are sample keywords and questions to assist you. No materials outside of this study guide will be on the exam. Refer back to your readings and lecture notes for information. This study guide reflects the most vital of concepts as well as material that will help the student post-course. If you have any general questions, do not hesitate to contact me.

Definitional Questions: Define Proposition of Value & Provide 2 Examples Define Proposition of Fact & Provide 2 Examples Define Proposition of Policy & Provide 2 Examples What is Burden of Proof? What is Presumption? What is the Toulmin Model? Define and exemplify the following Fallacies of Appeal: Appeal to the People Appeal to Authority Appeal to Tradition Define and exemplify the following Fallacies of Reasoning: Hasty Generalization Circular Reasoning Avoiding the Issue Irrelevant Arguments Define the following modes of valid reasoning: Argumentation from Cause

Argumentation from Parallel Case Argumentation from Authority

Description Questions: 1. What does “locating immediate cause” mean? Why or why not is this move significant? 2. Why is definitional setup, also understood as careful meaning perimeter setup, vital to argumentation? 3. How does “investigating the history” of an argument aid in setting up the “field” for argumentation? 4. What is the purpose of Toulmin’s second triad?

Comparative Questions: 1. In your own words, define persuasion and argumentation. What are the similarities and differences between persuasion and argumentation? 2. Provide an example of a proposition of value. Provide an example of proposition of policy. What are major differences between both modes of argument propositions?...