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RamageChapter 7: Responding to

Objections & Alternative Views


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Presents only the writers position onthe issue without summarizing andresponding to alternative viewpointsUsually occur when an issue isnt

highly contestedFilled with motivational language thatlists benefits that will ensue from

joining writers side of issue http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnTmBjk-M0c

(Argument Clinic)
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Presents the writers position, but alsosummarizes and response to possibleobjections and alternative viewsFollows classical argument structureFirst summarize opposing views fairlyThen refute or concede to opposing

views strengths Attempt to convince readers that opposition

is logically flawed, inadequately supported,or based on erroneous assumptions


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Deny the truth of the dataCite counterexamples and counter-testimonyCast doubt on any representations orsufficiency of examplesCast doubt on the relevance or recency ofthe examples, statistics, or testimonyQuestion the credibility of an authorityQuestion the accuracy or context ofquotationsQuestion the way statistical data wereproduced or interpreted


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Writer presents himself as uncertain orsearching, the audience is considered apartner in the dialogue, and the writerspurpose is to seek common ground,

perhaps leading to a consensual solutionto a problemBest for resistant audiencesNot meant to convert audience to writersposition, but to lower resistanceTwo types delayed thesis argument &Rogerian argument


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Tries to find common ground betweenopposing positions

Validates the other sides viewpoint

Usually reveals the position near theconclusion of the argument after both

viewpoints have been fully explored


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Can seem manipulative

Too idealistic and doesnt really workin real-life because most people are

too opinionated and hostile

Doesnt always solve situations, isnt

goal/solution- oriented, its toocooperative


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Identify the points during whichStewart tries to bring their opposing

viewpoints together

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed-january-11-2012/jim-demint-pt--1

(12:47 start)


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Search for common ground betweenwriter and audience

Point out areas of agreement betweenthe writers and readers positions

Purpose: writer usually disturbed byaudiences views and hopes to open upa dialogue


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Sally: People should only eat organic foodbecause it is always better for their healthand for the environment.

George: So are you saying that all peopleshould only eat organic food because its

better for their health and for theenvironment?Sally: Yes.George: Even people who cannot afford

organic food should only eat organic foodbecause it is better to starve in adeveloping country than to eat non-organic food.

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Sally. No, thats not what I am saying. Letme try again. People in the United Stateswho can afford organic food should onlyeat organic food because it is better for

their health and for the environment.George: Okay, so what youre saying is thatif people can afford to eat organic food,they should only eat organic food

because it is always healthier and betterfor the environment, even if it takes lotsof fossil fuels to transport it to yoursupermarket.


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Sally: No, thats not what I meant. What Iwas trying to say was that if you canafford it, organic food produced locallyin the US is better for your health and the

environment than non-organic food.George: So it sounds to me like what youare claiming is essentially that if theycan afford it, Americans should buy

locally grown organic food because itsbetter for their health and for theenvironment.

Sally: Yes, that is what Im claiming.


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Donna: I am unhappy with my husbandbecause he drinks constantly and thenlikes to kick the dog.

Tim: So if I understand you correctly, you

are telling me that you are unhappybecause when your husband drinks, hekicks the dog, and you dont like it whenhe kicks the dog.

Donna: No, what Im saying is that myhusband drinks too much and when hedoes, he likes to kick the dog, whichmakes me feel sad.


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Tim: Okay, so it sounds to me like youare saying your husband drinks toomuch, and this over-consumptionmakes you sad because when hesdrunk, he kicks your dog.

Donna: Yes. I feel sad when my husbandkicks the dog. My husbands drinking

is probably the root of the problem.


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Write a Rogerian Argument in the formof a dialogue.

Length must include five exchanges

(that means each character speaksfive times)

Follow Rogerian template (introduce

issue, summary of opposing view,common ground, contribution of newpoints to the negotiation, conclusion)


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What, really is the issue on which we disagree?1.Oh. So you are arguing this:21.Okay, I get it. I see your point. Well, here is where I am

coming from.2.1.2.Now, what can we agree on? Is there any way we can

both win?1.2.1.If you adopted part of my position, here is how you

might benefit:2.

We can both win if we (synthesize two positions or whatis gained through consensus)

1.


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