Define an argument field. Explain how fields shape community standards of judgment. Explain how an advocate can know what fields govern argument in a situation.

What will be an ideal response?


An argument field is a community in which an argument takes place. Students should point
out that different fields have different norms dictating the appropriate content and style of
argument. The student might also note that field strongly influences the audience’s expectations
about argument.
In response to how fields shape community standards of judgment, students should include that
audiences have specific expectations for what type of argument they expect depending on the
occasion or type of discourse. Advocates will have more success if they can conform their
speech to match the audience’s expectations. Finally students should note that advocates can
analyze their audience, do research about the history of an issue, the local and national beliefs,
and talk to people in the community.

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