ARQ chapter 2, “What Are the Issue and the Conclusion?:
- One such issue is called a descriptive issue. A descriptive issue is an issue where they reflect our curiosity about the world. In order to distinguish these issues, they usually are found in books, magazines, etc. They also tend to start with the following words: Does, What, and Is. The other issues are called prescriptive issues. A prescriptive issue is an issue that raises a question about what is right or wrong. They tend to start with the following words: Should, What ought to be done, and must.
- To determine the author’s conclusion, you can ask yourself the following questions: What is the writer/speaker trying to prove?, and What is the main point?. These will help to lead you to figure out what the author/speaker is trying to prove to the audience
ARQ chapter 3, “What Are the Reasons?:
- The book defines an argument in that it is a statement that is backed up by reasoning. There are many different ways in beliefs about a statement that poses multiple positions. One necessary point of an argument is that it has to have intent or a belief to act a certain way. Another point of an argument is that the quality of the argument varies. This means that a level of thinking is required to determine the quality of the argument presented. The last point is that it has to have a conclusion and a reasoning.
- The main question to ask yourself is the question of why?. This make you seem curious in understanding how something works. Some indicator words to look for are of the following: as a result of, studies show that, because of the fact that, for the reason that, is supported by, and because the evidence is.
How ‘Intellectual Humility’ Can Make You a Better Person:
Issue: People in society don’t always believe in intellectual humility and this can end up hurting them
Conclusion: Intellectual humility is the way to go about everyday life. It can help in many aspects such as making decisions to being a better person overall.
Reasoning: “Psychologists agree with him, as research has shown that intellectually humble adults are more likely to learn from people they disagree with. “When we’re more engaged and listening to the other side, the disagreements tend to be more constructive,” says Tenelle Porter” (Lamoth)
“The results of the experiment were mixed: While many people felt a new sense of empathy and understanding for those on the other side, the experiment didn’t fundamentally change anyone’s mind when they went back home. In part, this may be because of the ongoing tug of war between head and heart: Emotional connection is one thing, but intellectual connection is another” (Lamoth)