https://padlet.com/gcaver/ec2jinriy9rd Please click pink "start" button in bottom right of screen and then add your example and explanation to our wall :) In Chapter 2 of his textbook, Heinrichs discusses the difference between argument and fight and provides some examples. Your task here: locate and copy a passage of public discourse (it can be video or written), share that passage, tell us whether it's argument or fight, and explain why/how you came to that conclusion. en-us 2018-06-30 23:38:04 UTC 2018-07-08 03:11:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png https://padlet.com/gcaver/ec2jinriy9rd/wish/269177476 Here is a video of the presidential debate between Obama and Romney. Do not worry the video only highlights specific arguments rather than showing the whole debate!

This video of public discourse is an argument, and here's why. "You succeed in an argument when you persuade your audience. You win a fight when you dominate the enemy" (Heinrichs, 2017, p16, para. 3).  

The gentlemen in the video never attack each other. Yes, sometimes they look at the other while speaking, but they are always trying to persuade those who are watching the debate rather than fighting over whose policies are right. The very first main point by Romney is a perfect example of this. He speaks directly to the camera saying "taxing more regulating more if you will trickled down government [he] thought it would work. That is not the right answer for America." He is trying to persuade the audience (viewers) rather than attacking Obama about his current policies. ]]> 2018-07-02 16:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gcaver/ec2jinriy9rd/wish/269177476 https://padlet.com/gcaver/ec2jinriy9rd/wish/269483084 The title states that this video is a debate, however, I believe it is more of an fight than a debate and or argument. They are not trying to persuade each other. They are trying to prove the other wrong directly without any rhetorical appeals. ]]> 2018-07-05 14:44:03 UTC https://padlet.com/gcaver/ec2jinriy9rd/wish/269483084 https://padlet.com/gcaver/ec2jinriy9rd/wish/269638411 Logan Dowell - This is a debate, the cross-examination portion between William Lane Craig, a famous Christian apologist, and one of the leading atheistic authors of the time. Both the format and the stature of the opponents is conducive to an intelligent and thorough debate - to watch the debate in its entirety is a different experience as it is more of a traditional debate format wherein both speakers are given time slots back to back to emphasize their points. This is the most raucous portion of the debate. ]]> 2018-07-08 02:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gcaver/ec2jinriy9rd/wish/269638411