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Analyzing Arguments in Manifestos

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Analyzing

Arguments in
Manifestos
Argument
An argument, in the context of your
Senior High School years , is a formal
way to make a point in academic
writing.

Contrary to expectation, arguments


are not the cliched idea of throwing
plates across the room and screaming
at each other.

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Argument is the reason or reasons why you
are for or against something.

Arguments are grounded with logic or sound


reasoning.

Crafting a good argument involves research, the


gathering of evidence, and the creation of
plausible assertions that can be backed up with
evidence.
It involves critical thinking and the repertoire of
persuasive skills that can help you persuade a
classmate, draft a law, or change the world.

This remains distinct from the "real world" notion


where an argument might mean a fight or a
conflict.
An argument has important
parts;
1. Claim or statement that summarizes the main idea

• This is also sometimes called a topic sentence. This will be your way of
announcing the main focus of your paragraph; it should tell the reader what your
paragraph will be about.

2. Reasons why that claim is true


• Try to think of reasons why your thesis (central idea) is true. Each claim should be
a reason why the reader should believe in your paper’s main idea.
• For example, perhaps you’re writing an essay about whether people should
drink soy milk instead of cow’s milk. Your "reasons" for this might include
health benefits, environmental benefits, cost-effectiveness, and safety, so you
would focus one paragraph on each of these topics.
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An argument has important
parts;
3. Evidence to support that claim (can be data, quotes, sources)
• This is how you support, or back up, your claims. The evidence will help to "prove" each
claim to the reader.

• In a paper that incorporates research from secondary sources, your evidence may include
information from articles, books, electronic sources, or any of the research you
gathered.

• The evidence may take the form of a direct quotation, paraphrased material,
statistical data, or any other information from one of your sources that helps to
support your claim.

• Try to incorporate information from several sources into each paragraph. Aim to represent
a variety of opinions and views.
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When reading, you will need to identify arguments in order to properly understand the main
points.

In paragraphs, a topic sentence often identifies the main claim or idea of the paragraph.

This is usually the first sentence, but not always.

To find it, follow the following steps:


1. Firstly, read the paragraph.
2. Next, ask "What is this paragraph about?"
3. Thirdly, summarize the content in your own words, and
4. Lastly, find the sentence within that paragraph that best matches that summary.

This is likely the stated claim of the paragraph.

Most other sentences in the paragraph provide reasons and evidence to support the claim
made in the topic sentence. Reasons and evidence explain why and how the claim is true,
and usually consists of quotes or ideas from other scholars, data, or facts.

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ANALYZING THE ARGUMENTS IN A
MANIFESTO
o The word ‘Manifesto’ comes from the latin word ‘manifest‘
which means ‘to make visible or to reveal‘. A manifesto
reveals your intent. Most dictionaries define a manifesto as: A
public declaration of intent.

o Manifesto, a document publicly declaring the position or program


of its issuer. A manifesto advances a set of ideas, opinions, or
views, but it can also lay out a plan of action.

o While it can address any topic, it most often concerns art,


literature, or politics. Manifestos are generally written in the
name of a group sharing a common perspective, ideology, or
purpose rather than in the name of a single individual.
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THREE RULES FOR MANIFESTOS

From this definition we have three simple rules for


creating a manifesto:

1. Manifestos outline what you set out to achieve.


What do you want to achieve?

2. Manifestos create the future. What’s the future


you desire?

3. Manifestos are shared publicly.


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