ARGUMENT DECONSTRUCTION
Order Description
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is one of the most hotly discussed topic in business today. In a few weeks the new government will either approve or reject the treaty.
Create a short (3-4 paragraph) argument in favour of this ratification of the TPP or opposed to ratification with your stongest points.
On a separate page you will dissect your argument and diagram it according to the conventions in the text and lectures.
No marks will be awarded for arguing for or against the treaty. Marks will be awarded for the composition of your argument and for your demonstrated understanding of the structure of your argument. The marking rubric is offered below.
Some references for more information on the TPP are in the attached files.
Copy TPP agreement:
https://www.international.gc.ca/trade-agreements-accords-commerciaux/agr-acc/tpp-ptp/index.aspx?lang=eng
Rubric:
Elements Upper management Mid-
Management Entry Level
State the idea (Conclusion) Clear and concise statement of your position.
(2 Marks) Clear but not concise statement of your conclusion.
(1 Marks) The conclusion to your argument is unclear.
(0 marks)
Premises Premises are clearly stated, credible and complete and support your conclusion.
(3 Marks) Premises are clearly stated, and complete, but some are weak or incredible. Premises support the conclusion.
(1 or 2 Marks) Premises are unclear and/or incomplete and/or relationship to the conclusion is unclear.
(0 Marks)
Spelling and Grammar No mistakes in spelling or grammar.
(2 Marks) One mistake in spelling or grammar.
(1 Mark) Two or more mistakes in spelling or grammar.
(0 Marks)
Diagram The dissection and diagram of your argument is specific and complete.
(4-5 Marks) Your dissection and/or diagram is incomplete unspecific and incomplete.
(1-3 Marks) No dissection and/or diagram.