1. Using the same article you chose for Essay #1 + #2, please identify the following:
- Main claim of article/thesis
- One possible counterargument for that claim.
2. Respond to one peer with a rebuttal for their counterargument.
I’ve started this Wiki with an example of how to add your argument’s claim, a possible counterargument, and rebuttal to that counterargument.
Article Title, Main Claim, + ThesisCounterargumentRebuttal
Aubree Woelber
“Ten Ways to Think About Writing”
Claim: When writers shift their efforts away from the overwhelming need to follow the rules of writing to generally adhereing to three main writing principles, writing becomes less difficult or daunting.
Rules for academic writing keep writer’s within tangible, concrete, and widely acknowleded boundaries. Boiling these rules down to be suggestions will cause students to abandon grammar, writing, or revision skills that define academic writing.While rules for writing can guide students in specific situations, Reid’s tactic of boiling down the many rules of academic writing into three general principles allows students to view writing as accessible and purposeful, rather than rigid because there is freedom to experiment without failure or strict gatekeeping.
Meagan Camden
“This is How Our Bodies Betray Us in a Lie”
The main claim of this article was that your body language and facial expressions can give away the way you are being inauthentic or dishonest with people. The article said that it is unlikely that people can figure out if someone is lying or telling the truth – although some people think that they can always tell when people are being dishonest. There isn’t one tell all sign that people are lying such as: eye contact or fidgeting. The way to figure it out is to see if their lying is more about noticing if their words match their body language.
This perspective doesn’t consider all people. Some people’s facial expressions and body language aren’t going to match the things that they are saying. This could be for a variety of reasons. People with autism for example often say things but don’t have a lot of emotional expression to go along with the words that they are saying. Another reason could be someone with trauma. Someone with trauma might be triggered or feeling different things while in the midst of a situation and not have complete control over their facial expressions.
Your argument is absolutely true that this idea doesn’t include all people, especially those affected by trauma or mental illness. Additionally, I would qualify that generalizing how people behave is only good theoretically but is dangerous to apply it to how each individual behaves as each situation, or background is vastly different. It is best to rely on effective lie detectors than on body language. (Iris Loomans)
Iris Loomans
“Fear is boring, and other tips for living a creative life”
The main idea of this article is that creative inspiration comes not from the artist, but comes to the artist as a spirit, thus all can be creative, if we are curious enough to explore the possibility. Then once it is established that all are in the creative process, the author gives her thoughts about how to successfully engage creativity without sliding into mental instablility.
Since the Renaissance, thinking shifted from mythological beliefs to rational beliefs. There is no spirit roaming seeking a curious soul ready to unleash its genius. Inspiration is a talent from within. Creativity isn’t universal, just as mathematical skills or language skills aren’t universal. Each person has his own DNA and thus his own sets of talents.(Emily Einerson) I believe that we are all creative human beings. We are born with creativity. Our minds are constantly wandering with new thoughts and ideas. I understand that we are not talented at everything but can all find the inspiration to be creative. Being creative doesn’t mean you have to be an “artist” or a “painter.” Finding the motivation to be creative will lead to a fulfilling life.
Emily Einerson
“Fear is boring, and other tips for living a creative life.”
This article claims that anyone can lead a creative life. Gilbert states that we are all creative souls naturally; we just have to learn how to unleash our inspiration. The more you are curious about creativity, the more inspiration you will have.
Creativity involves having a lot of confidence. People are sometimes scared to speak up about their inspiration. To add, not everyone has the time to be creative when it comes to their careers. Creativity should not pressure anyone.While it is definitely true that it can take a lot of confidence to be creative, I believe that creativity can help build confidence. If you don’t do something frequently, you will naturally feel less confident about it. Gilbert wants it to be known that everyone can be creative if they try, so if they do so they can build that confidence. (Sean O’Connor)
Jill Enerson
Fear is boring, and other tips for living a creative life.
Claim: Gilbert states in this article that fear can be frustrating and one should let go of fear to live a happier, healthier life. She writes that everyone has creativity within them and fear can block this.
Fear can be stimulating and in some cases this could be good for creativity. People tap into their creativity in a variety of ways. Most people experience an influx of endorphines when faced with fear. In some cases this could result in creative thinking they would not have had if they were not in this state of mind.I think for some people their fear can be crippling. As you pointed out fear can cause an influx of endorphines, it can also trigger the “fight or flight” reaction. This reaction could very well hinder a person’s creativity or ability to be in a situation that might require them to be creative. ( Amy Schurhammer)
Sean O’Connor
“Fear is boring, and other tips for living a creative life”
Claim: The author wants to make it clear that every single person has the capacity to be creative. Challenges may exist, but they are only part of the process.
Gilbert claims the times when everything is going well in the creative process to be “miracles” that rarely happen. So, how is it so easily accessable when issues are frequent enough to call success a miracle.Sean, I think there is coincidence and universal timing. I believe Gilbert thinks you should change the way you look at things and see them differently. (Jill Enerson)
Amy Schurhammer
“Can prosecutors be taught to avoid jail sentences“
The author argues in her article how prosecutors can be the element of the criminal justice system most resistent to change. She explores prosecutors who are trying to set a new vision for what their job can do to help some defendants avoid jail sentences.
Some career prosecutors view their jobs as strictly following guidelines set by the federal government. These guidelines instruct them to “charge and pursue the most serious and provable offense.” This can be viewed by soceity as the way it should be.
Nikki Retelle-Harden
“Can Prosecutors be Taught to Avoid Jail Sentences?”
Claim: The author, Tina Rosenberg claims that Prosecutors have power to create change in the criminal justice system and need reform in the form of education on systemic racism, change to a progressive mindsets, and alternative methods to divert people to resources or treatment centers instead of jail, fines, or condemed to felony charges, in order for us to see real change to happen in the criminal justice system.
Serena Jones
“Fear is boring, and other tips for living a creative life.”
Claim: In this article, the author believes creativity is attainable by anyone and it is not just for a select group of people. With blocking fear, and using your curiosity, you can make your best creative works.
Creativity is subjective, it is by defintion “using your imagination”. The article refers to creative fields to be careers like writing and making music, but writing books and making music is far more than creativity and often require years of education, training, and hard work.`
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