Process Guide Persuasive Arguments
So you want to get people to think like you? One of the best ways to do this is to present your argument in a way that convinces them your way is the right way.
In order to successfully argue your point, it is important that you not only show how good your idea is, but you need to refute the opposition. Research done needs to include topics and ideas that go against your argument.
Setting up a persuasive argument for either a presentation or paper can take many different forms. The following outline is simple, yet effective strategy to present and defend a persuasive argument.
Oral Argument Rubric
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Members Names______________,___________________,______________,___________
This rubric may be used for self-assessment and peer feedback. The project grade will be based upon the following evaluation scale:
A - Exemplary: 15-20 points
B - Proficient: 10-14 points
Partially Proficient or Incomplete: Needs to be resubmitted - less than
9 points
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Introduction |
Has difficulty stating the situation. |
Presents only the situation. |
Presents only a few facts that surround the situation. |
Informs the reader/listener about the issue at hand. State the facts that surround the situation |
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State your case |
Has difficulty providing any evidence to support your position. |
Shares only the evidence supporting your position. |
Shares evidence and expert opinions supporting your position. |
Discuss why your way is the best way. Share evidence and expert opinions supporting your position. |
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Examine and refute the oppositio |
Never recognizes or discredit the opposing views. |
Simply recognizes and discredits the opposing view. |
Points out several aspects of the opposing view to overall benefit your case. |
Recognize and discredit opposing views. Look for flaws, loopholes, and reasons to reject other suggestions. If there are positive aspects of the opposing view, point them out, but compare them to the overall benefit of your case. |
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Reconfirm your position |
Simply repeats introduction. |
Reviews only one main point of your arguments. |
Reviews the main points of your arguments. |
Reviews the main points of your arguments. Address any items that may have come up while refuting the opposition. |
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Conclude that your position is superior |
Team is not confident concluding statement. |
Team shows little confidence in their closing. |
Team is confident in their closing based upon all the information just provided. |
Team is confident that their closing is indeed the correct solution based upon all the information just provided. |
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