Flag burning, discussion help (200-300 words)

DISCUSSION 1:

In 200 to 300 words, describe argument in your own words. Include the roles of the four basic elements of an argument in your description. Give an example of an argument you have experienced and identify the claims, evidence, counterargument, and rebuttal used.

• If you cannot think of an example from your own life, you may analyze the persuasive student paper, Flag Burning, from the Ashford Writing Center instead. You must identify claims, evidence, counterarguments, and rebuttals present in the student paper.
• Be sure to include any questions or confusion you have regarding rhetoric, argument, and the Classic/Rogerian styles.

DISCUSSION 2:

In 200 to 300 words, share your chosen research topic for this class and write a few sentences on each of the following:

• Share the kind of argument you hope to make and why.
• Identify five to ten keywords for your library research and explain your choices.
• Write a single-sentence thesis statement for your research paper. Explain your development process and how you used the Two-Minute Tutorial: Thesis Statements.(https://bridgepoint.equella.ecollege.com/curriculum/file/04830131-2921-410b-8d07-e71714f10933/1/Two-Minute%20Tutorial%20Thesis%20Statements.zip/story.html) Be sure to compare your work to the “Thesis Checklist.”
• Include any areas of confusion or questions you have for the class and/or your instructor.