ASSIGNMENT :

ARGUMENTATION
Group work
Format : Written
Marks: 20
Deadline: 18 February 2021
• Select the same issue/topic as your project.
• State your position/stand.
• Write at least four (4) Arguments.
• Support each argument with evidences.
• Indicate the type of arguments, patterns,
their validity or strengths and their
soundness/cogency
• FONT : TIMES NEW ROMAN • COVER PAGE
• SIZE : 12 • INTRODUCTION
• COLOUR : BLACK • MAIN POINTS with Supporting
• SPACE: 1.5 Evidences
• Pages: 10 - 15 • EVALUATING THE ARGUMENT
• CONCLUSION
• REFERENCES
 COVER PAGE

• MMU LOGO
• SUBJECT CODE & NAME
• CLASS:
• TRIMESTER : 1, 2020/2021
• TOPIC
• GROUP NAME
• MEMBERS’ NAMES & ID
• Lecturer's NAME
• Background information about
the topic
• Lead to your position of the topic
• Indicate the 4 Main points that
will be discussed in this
assignment.
• 1-2 pages
 MAIN POINTS
WITH SUPPORTING EVIDENCES
• Explain Each argument
• Include opinions / beliefs / reports /
illustration / explanation.
• Provide evidence to each
argument
• At least 2 evidences /references
argument to support
• About 1-2 pages for each
argument.
• [5-8 pages]
 SUPPORTING EVIDENCES
STUDENTS FROM SINGLE SEX SCHOOLS
ACHIEVE BETTER GRADES THAN
STUDENTS FROM CO-ED SCHOOLS.
Evidences:
1. Report from KPM whereby at least 5 single-sex schools make it to the top
10 academically in each state. ( Source: data from KPM)
2. Averagely 70% of top scorers from each state are produced by single sex
school. ( Source: Extracted from The Star newspaper)
3. Quotes from a teacher/Principal on this issue. ( Source: Interview)
 EVALUATING THE ARGUMENTS
• Based on your points, construct 4
argument
• Analyse the argument by
indicating the followings:
• Type of Argument
• Pattern used
• Logical correctness
• Accuracy
• 1 page for each argument
[ 4 pages ]
 EVALUATING ARGUMENTS
70% of single sex schools are listed in the top 10 for achievement in SPM
examination. Therefore, it is highly plausible that single sex school
students perform better academically.
Type of Argument: Inductive
Pattern : Statistical Argument
Logical Correctness: Strong
• Percentage is above 70%
• The data is for the whole of Malaysia
• The conclusion follows probably from the premises.
Accuracy: Cogent.
• The premises are true
• Evidence or principle of rational acceptance
• The data is taken from a reliable source
 CONCLUSION
• Summary of your stand/position.
• Why all the points are all
convincing?
• Your learnings/experience from
researching this topic.
• 1 page
Cite according to APA format REFERENCES
TO BE SUBMITTED BY 18 FEBRUARY 2021

Explanation of issues
• Comprehensively
• Clearly organised & systematic
• No repeated points
• Explains the how's and whys
ASSESSMENTS
Evidences
• Relevant sources are used
• Sufficient evidences are cited to
support the claims
• Evidences are analysed and
interpreted to support the point
made
• Facts are clear- data, statistics
and research
 ASSESSMENTS
Influence of context and
assumptions
Conclusion and Outcomes
• Acknowledges the opposing • The conclusion is logical valid &
point of view but still shows why
strong
your stand makes more sense
• No Fallacies
• Looks at all angles
• Well-reasoned
• Understand the limitation
• Practical & rationale
 ASSESSMENTS

Cogency & Soundness

• Analysis of the argument
• The Pattern
• Validity/Strength
• Cogent/Sound