Tom is in a factual dispute with Linda about whether the Earth is flat. What steps should Tom take when preparing his argument? Take on the role of Tom and develop a sample argument.
What will be an ideal response?
First, Tom should determine the stock issues and create appropriate criteria for evaluation.
Second, Tom will need to establish his narrative plot. Third, Tom should gather evidence to
support his narrative. Finally, Tom should organize his argument. A sample argument could look
like: Tom decides to use the empirical criteria of science. Tom could contend that the earth is
spherical because scientists have launched satellites into space and they have taken photographic
evidence of the earth’s shape. The argument narrative might begin with the Ancient Greek’s
belief that the earth was spherical because they watched ships disappear over the horizon. Then
the argument could progress with modern scientific evidence of satellite images and astronauts’
testimony of seeing the shape of earth from space.
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