Identify and fully paraphrase one use of anecdote

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Part 1

Review the class PowerPoint carefully. Read carefully the article about tuition below. Then answer the following questions in complete sentences. Be sure to cite your source in text using signal phrases.
1. What is Hanson's main argument (thesis)?
2. What is Hanson's claim about low income families? Phrase this as "argument + because + claim".
3. What is Hanson's claim about student incentive/motivation? Phrase this as "argument + because + claim".
4. What is Hanson's claim about tax? Phrase this as "argument + because + claim".

Part 2
Choose ONE of Hanson's claims which relies heavily on the use of data/statistics. Then answer the following question:

What are the statistics or data Hansen uses as support for this claim? Analyze these based on the questions below
- ls the data relevant? Do the data directly support the claim?
- Do the data come from reliable sources? How do you know?
- Do the data apply to all situations or circumstances? Are there cases where the data might not apply? Can the data be interpreted in different ways?
- Is the data presented objectively?
- Do the data presented leave you with any unanswered questions?
-Does the author confuse correlation with causation? Think especially about cause-effect relationships.

The purpose of this task is to help you understand the components of an argument and identify how logos can be used to support one. Be sure to watch the video and read the student notes in the Week 8 Content folder before you complete this task.

Read the article below. Then respond to the following questions. Your responses should demonstrate an understanding of the types of support/logic and the logical fallacies we discussed in class.

Question 1. What is the thesis (main argument) of the reading?

Question 2. Identify and fully paraphrase one use of anecdote in the argument. How do you feel the use of this anecdote supports or detracts from the argument? Explain.

Question 3. Identify and fully paraphrase one use of cause-effect in the argument. How do you feel the use of this cause-effect supports or detracts from the argument? Explain.

Question 4. Identify and fully paraphrase one use of analogy in the argument. How do you feel the use of this analogy supports or detracts from the argument? Explain.

Question 5. Identify and fully paraphrase one use of data/statistics in the argument. How do you feel the use of this data/statistics supports or detracts from the argument? Explain.

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