PHI 210 UI Inductive Argument Analysis

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Overview

Look in the editorial (sometimes called op-ed or opinion) section of a credible newspaper to find an example of an inductive argument.

(a) Post a link to the editorial article from the newspaper website (so I can refer to it).

(b) Copy and paste the portion of the editorial (and only the portion) that contains an argument.

(d) What are the premises supporting the main conclusion?

For (c) and (d), list the conclusion and premises in a standard format.

(e) Evaluate the inductive argument in two steps:

(e1) Is the inductive argument enumerative, analogical, or causal? Choose one and only one.

(e2) Is the argument strong or weak? Is it cogent? For example, if the argument is enumerative induction, explain why it is strong or weak. Use the proper criteria.

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Directions

Choose an editorial (op-ed or opinion) article, not a newspaper article.

Editorials are not newspaper articles. Most newspaper articles report the news; they do not present an argument.

Refer to chapters 6 and 7.

You must choose an editorial published in the last two weeks.

For example, if you are submitting this on July 23rd, choose an article that was published on July 9th or later.

You must choose an article from a credible newspaper company (see below for credible media sources):

Refer to Chapters 6 and 7.