English 2
is a controversial topic that results in dispute and disagreement due to different opinions
Issue
refers to the stand of the speaker
Stand
it contains the main point of the speaker
The speaker's argument
it express the proposition of the speaker
the speaker's stand
A good stand should establish a logical point.
The supporting details
Objectivity can be achieved by citing statistics
Fairness
examining your personal biases, attitudes
Personal prejudices
Two types of sources of information.
Primary source
Secondary sources
provides direct or firsthand evidence of information
primary source
are secondhand information
Secondary sources
defines the writer's position
Claim
is the opposing statement that argues with someone's claims or views
Counterclaim
In text occurs when the author takes a certain direction
bias
it exists ehen words and phrases used are offensive
language bias
it refers to the use of information that misleads and distorts facfs
information bias
this happens when authors choose to disclose only selected facts and omit other information from the readers
withholding of information
these are words that stir up feelings and emotions
logical connectors
What are the types of bias
language bias
information bias
withholding of information
emotionally charged language
emotionally charged language
What are the types of issues
Religious issues
Social issues
Economic issues
political issues
environmental issues
Pertain to spiritual topics and conflicts
Religious issues
pertain to problems that disrupt and damage society's norms and standards
Social issues
refer to problems involving national and personal finances
Economic issues
are matters that involve governance snd leadership
political issues
are global warming and climate change
environmental issues
is an alphabetical list of sources
bibliography
What is MLA?
Modern language association
What is APA?
American psychological association