AWA Flashcards
What are the 4 types of issues in AWA passages?
ART-K
Assumptions weak or flawled
Reasoning flawled
Terminology ill defined
Key factor missing
What is the structure of the intro
- Summarize passage
- Present issue
- List specific issues
1) The letter from X about x argues that X. 2) However, … is based on [ART-K], which undermines the conclusion. 3) Hence, the argument is [weak/unconvincing] and until [F1], and [F2] are delt with, it cannot be seen as adequate.
Recite the template for the intro
1) The letter from X about x argues that X. 2) However, … is based on [ART-K], which undermines the conclusion. 3) Hence, the argument is [weak/unconvincing] and until [F1], and [F2] are delt with, it cannot be seen as adequate.
What is the structure of the 1st paragraph
1) Detail issue
2) Explain why it’s flawled
3) Cite an counter-example
4) Propose improvement
1) First, the passage utilizes X to conclude X. 2) This analisys is weak as it X. 3) For example, X. 4) The argument could be strengthened if X.
Recite the template of the first paragraph
1) First, the passage utilizes X to conclude X. 2) This analisys is weak as it X. 3) For example, X. 4) The argument could be strengthened if X.
Cite SUPPORT EXAMPLE structural words
For example
To illustrate
For instance
Cite ADDITIONAL SUPPORT structural words
Furthermore
In addition,
Moreover
Cite IMPORTANCE structural words
Surely,
Clearly,
Most importantly
Cite CONTRAST structural words
Despite
In spite of
However
Although
Cite CONCLUSION structural words
Therefore
In summary
Hence
In conclusion
Describe and mentalize the brainstorming process
1) Identy the structure of de argument
2) List all ART-K issues
3) Prioritize 2 issues and identify counter arguments
Synonyms for argument
Case
The case is unconvincing and, therefore,…
