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Controversy in the Classroom

Use the controversial issue you selected to prepare a supporting argument, and then refute your controversial issue.

Use the four steps of an argument presented in Ch. 11 of Working in Groups when developing your supporting argument.

1. State your claim

2. Support your claim

3. Provide reasons

4. Summarize your argument.

Use the six steps of refuting an argument described in Ch. 11 of Working in Groups.

1. Listen to the argument

2. State the claim you oppose

3. Give an overview of your objections

4. Assess the evidence

5. Assess the reasoning

6. Summarize your refutation

Write a 700 word paper in which you include the following:

·         Present your supporting and refuting arguments.

·         Explain how the four steps of an argument were used to present your supporting argument.

·         Explain how the six steps of a refuting argument were used to present your refuting argument.

Format your paper and presentation consistent with APA guidelines.