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    The document discusses assertions and their role in arguments. It defines an assertion as a claim that can be affirmed or denied and forms the basis of any argument or thesis. For an assertion to be arguable, it must express a judgment or opinion, imply should or ought, and require evidence for support. Certain expressions like matters of fact, statements involving unverifiable facts, or insufficient facts cannot be argued. The document advises beginning an argument with a legitimate assertion and examining assumptions and audience when forming assertions.

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    Arguable Assertions:

    The Foundations of
    Argument
    IEC 326 SPR 2023 DR. TED
    What is an assertion?
     An assertion is a claim that you make

     An assertion is the foundation of any argument

     Any proposition can be affirmed or denied, but only a legitimate assertion


    can be argued

     An assertion is the basis of your thesis


     Itusually appears within your thesis at the beginning of your essay or
    presentation
    Characteristics of an Arguable Assertion

    1. An expression of judgment or opinion

    2. The concept of should or ought is stated or implied

    3. Requires evidence for support


    Concrete evidence or examples to back it up
    Expressions that Cannot be Argued

     A priori assumptions
     Ie, beliefs that have the force of fact (eg, “people are basically good”)
     Expressions of taste
     Eg, “I like chocolate ice cream better than strawberry ice cream”
     Matters of fact
     Eg, The population of Chiang Mai is 125, 237
     Statements involving unverifiable facts
     “There is life after death”
     Statements involving insufficient facts
    Begin your argument with a legitimate
    assertion
     Additional considerations:
     Assertions are the framework of rhetoric
     Examine your assumptions
     Consider your audience
     Best to avoid overly general assertions
    Avoid superlatives: “always,” “never,” etc.
    Qualify your assertion, to make it manageable

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