Life Choices
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Definition of “Standing“
A new Protected Class
In your Class Notes for today, tell me why you think it was appropriate (or why you think it wasn’t) to link to this news story about a largely Indian immigrant population in Seattle, Washington.
The Definition of “is”
Beautiful Arguments
In your Class Notes for today, tell me what you learned about the power of a strong and appropriate image to accelerate and enrich your claims.
Elevator Instructions Workshop
This assignment is perplexing just about everybody, and it’s mostly my fault. Let’s “talk it out” and see if we can salvage a really useful exercise into “writing for a particular audience.”
A Model Definition Argument
- Link to Your Professor’s Model Definition Essay, “Political Paralysis”
- The argument is categorical.
- It provides an answer to the question, “Does polio belong to the category of eradicable diseases?”
In-Class Exercise
- During my presentation of “Political Paralysis,” leave a Reply to indicate whether or not the illustration helps you understand the purpose of the Definition/Categorical argument.
The Professional Version
- The “Protected Class” Model
- The editors of the New York Times defines a crucial constitutional term: protected class that deserves heightened scrutiny.
- Includes a brief In-Class or Take-Home Exercise
- In class today, leave a comment on the Protected Class post.
The Bobblehead Strategy
We may not get to this today.
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Counterintuitive Spring 2024 
The terms ‘climate change’ and ‘healthy environment’ are terms that require clarification. They don’t mean the same thing to everybody, so we need to define these terms. You can’t assume everyone knows what you’re talking about immediately.
Problems occur in people’s lives based on how they’re categorized.
Bill Clinton was impeached on the basis of a definition argument. In Clinton’s eyes, he would only categorize his argument as yes or no pertaining to sexual relations with Monica based on the definition he was given from the attorney on sexual relations. The point: one’s definition of something matters in the context of what you’re arguing.
You can make a complex argument by looking at one photo.
A definition/categorical claim is an argument with real world relevance.
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Brilliant summary here, Holistic. Is it yours, or was I accidentally brilliant on Monday?
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Definition – “Standing”: Individual words usually don’t take 1000 words to define. When writing you can imply a definition of a term if it has multiple. For instance the term “Climate change” in the example provided during class. Climate change could be good, it should be implied that the children are suing for the harmful effects of climate change. Overall object of the section: We cannot just throw terms around and assume the reader will understand how we intend for them interpret that term.
A new Protected Class – I believe this was added as another example as a specific definition argument that was recently settled in a US court. A “real world” example if you will. This is also the case in the Clinton video shared.
We may reply to the Elevator Instructions task if we would like to interpret it as a non-portfolio grade. The goal is to create instructions for the ideal reader, in this case the elevator.
This agenda is filled with great examples of definition/categorical arguments that I can use to help me better understand what I should be writing for my assignment due on Wednesday.
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Beautiful summary here, ExcellentStudent:
I’m glad you found the examples useful, perhaps inspirational. 🙂
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Choosing one life choice is harder than choosing two. The riddle today involved picking two from the top of a coffee cup and renouncing the other two options that were on there.
Often time words have more than one meaning so it takes more than one definition to say what words may mean. A lot of the time it takes even over 1000 words.
There is a group of kids that sued the federal government over climate change. This is because climate change is affecting the kids’ future. They are suing the government because of the negative outcomes that they affect.
When we talk to our audience we need to include claims that we can prove to create an understandable argument.
The definition/categorical argument model helps because it explains how the word we are defining is turning into a claim.
Seattle banned caste discrimination.
When Clinton was being interviewed he adjusted the definition of “sexual relations” by arguing against it.
On the blog, there is a link to professional definition/categorical arguments that we can use as a good example.
Our 1000-word definition argument is due before class on Wednesday.
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Very nice.
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-Definition of “Standing”: A group of kids sued the government because of climate change. The kids are suing the federal government over the failure to address climate change. The climate change could be the good climate change or could be the inevitable climate change made by the world. The article needs to be specific in addressing what type of climate change the government is being sued for. The article also says the government has a responsibility to protect the public’s right to a healthy environment. If it’s not proven that everyone has a right to a healthy environment then the case makes no sense. Again, the author has to be more specific instead of leaving the terms up to interpretation. The next paragraph gives the terms causation, standing, separation of powers, and legal authority. They all belong to the category of reasons the court is reluctant. Each one could require explanations on what the terms mean in this context. In order to sue, three categories have to be proven to the court. They have to prove a causal claim. The kids did not have a establishment of standing. The kids claims were too general. None of the claims fell into the three categories needed. In 2016, a judge ruled they did have standing.
-A new Protected Class: The story has big definition ramifications. It is very important to view these types of stories. It is always good to know what is going on in the world you live in also.
-The Definition of “is”: Bill Clinton was almost put in jail off a definition argument. He was able to find a way to answer truthfully because he carefully categorized the activities he engaged in without being the requirements of sexual relations.
-Beautiful arguments: Images can be worth a thousand words if the right image is used. I learned that an image has a lot of power and can add a great value to a claim. Images can be used to explore what is right or wrong. It can enrich a claim in a great way and it can be such a basic image. In just one single image, a complex argument can be made.
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So, do you think the judge erred in ruling that the kids DO have legal standing?
There’s an extra point available to you if you choose to answer.
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-Definition of Standing: make sure your article that you are using for your paper is accurate to what your topic is. You need to get down to the nitty gritty and make sure that you have a specific topic that you are addressing because it will be easier for your readers to understand and they will not be confused. We come to find that arguments lead to discussion and are better in finding out something that we were not expecting or aware of.
-Protected Class: this is an appropriate article because it is an argument. You can have an argument about this topic. It also shows how crazy the world is and what rules there are.
-The president was nearly removed from office from definition arguments.
-In just a single image and can make a great big argument with only a 1000 words. So choose your words wisely. Also go into detail about the little things in your paper. And expand on your main topics.
-When you’re writing your paper make sure you are writing to the people that you are trying to convince. Be descriptive when explaining to the reader.
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Good work, RavensFan.
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-The riddle today was made by us through a coffee cup top that had, “money, love, service, fame” on the top of it. We had to pick two that we wanted long term and create a sentence all while excluding the other two.
-The riddle taught us further how to complete our 1,000 word essay so that we only focus on the word that we have to define and focus on it during the duration of the essay.
-Climate change had a claim attached to it which was, “…the government has not met its responsibility to protect the public’s fundamental right to a healthy environment.” Every place has a different climate, and should be based on its temperature and weather patterns, etc.
-The definition of standing is to make sure the information and resources such as articles are relevant to your topic and that we need to make the claim clear so we are not wasting words.
-For the definition claim, the definition of the word has to fit in with a category.
-A real life definition/categorical claim was President Clinton’s example when he was denying having sexual relationships with someone, but created a claim that he did not and stood by it.
-The example of Beautiful Arguments was through a dollar bill with red writing and symbols on it. I learned that just through one photo, a thousand words can be generated. The dollar bill can turn into a claim and then can be turned into a thousand words.
-There are two examples on the blog for the Definition essay that is due on Wednesday before class.
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Nice work, Username.
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– Words have one meaning so it takes more than one explanation to define what the word means. In a 1,000-word piece, you state the direct focus of what you want the readers to understand. You want to make sure people understand the possible meanings of what you’re stating.
– Definition of “Standing”: Twenty-one students sued the federal government for not addressing climate change. It’s important to define what climate change is being talked about, just staging climate change doesn’t tell the reader exactly what you’re trying to state or achieve. If you’re going to talk to the audience to get them to understand what you mean, you have to spell out exactly what you’re trying to say. This shows us that using big terms and assuming readers know what you mean, can lead to interpretation that could ultimately affect how the reader takes in the information.
– Examples of consequences due to definitional arguments were shown in class. The argument of what something actually is, is powerful enough to impeach a president. The president tried to use his own wording to try and clarify the definitions of his controversial arguments.
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You earn your 4 just by recording this observation, NatureChild:
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When writing you can define certain words in advance to rid of extraneous definitions, as to be clear about what your talking about
Example; an article that talks about climate change needs to define it further; human caused climate change? Natural climate change?
Clinton argued he didnt have sexual relations based on a definition/categorical argument, which is a real life example of that type of claim
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Yep.
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1. Clarification of Terms:
– In academic and professional settings, it’s crucial to define terms such as “climate change” and “healthy environment” due to their varying interpretations.
– Clear definitions are essential to prevent misunderstandings and ensure effective communication and argumentation.
– Without precise definitions, discussions on complex topics like environmental issues may lack coherence and direction.
2. Real World Examples:
– The case of Bill Clinton’s impeachment serves as a pertinent example of the importance of defining terms.
– Different interpretations of phrases like “sexual relations” influenced legal arguments and outcomes, highlighting the impact of definitions on real-world scenarios.
– By examining such examples, individuals can understand how the clarity of definitions shapes discourse and decision-making processes.
3. Complex Arguments from Simple Photos:
– Visual stimuli, such as photographs, can provide the basis for intricate arguments.
– Analyzing elements within a photo and interpreting their significance can lead to nuanced discussions on broader issues.
– Clear definitions aid in dissecting visual content and articulating complex arguments derived from seemingly simple images.
4. Protected Class Example:
– Recent legal developments, like the recognition of new protected classes, demonstrate the tangible consequences of definitions.
– These cases illustrate how definitions influence legal frameworks, societal norms, and individual rights.
– By examining such examples, individuals gain insight into the practical implications of precise versus vague definitions.
5. Instructions for Ideal Reader:
– Effective communication requires tailoring instructions and definitions to the audience’s level of understanding.
– Considering the perspective of the “ideal reader” ensures that the message is comprehensible and engaging.
– Clarity in instructions and definitions enhances comprehension and fosters meaningful engagement with the content.
6. Multiple Meanings of Words:
– Words often carry multiple meanings, necessitating thorough definition and contextualization.
– Comprehensive explanations mitigate ambiguity and promote accurate interpretation.
– Clear definitions are essential for conveying complex ideas effectively and minimizing misunderstandings.
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Wow to all of this:
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Definition of Standing- Has many terms that help introduce their claims in the argument. It is a good way of showing how to really use their words in a claim. Many of these terms can be agreed on, disagree on, argue and not argue about. What is Standing and why should the kids have standing?
I think it was important to link this news story because the problem of racial injustice still lives and has not been fixed. I believe it’s good to still hear this to remind people that this still is around and living.
What I learned in this claim is that the illustration gives a prime example of how the economy thinks and how the U.S. really is seen.
The four categories have great definitions or arguments that have a great approach to the question if there will ever be able to get rid of Pollo.
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Nice work, TheGamer.
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Horse theft used to be punished the same way as incest or homicide with whipping, hanging, or allyship.
When writing you want to define the point you are trying to prove, specifically to a word. This way people know what you are talking about and see where the focus is at.
If you talk to your audience and want them to gain understanding you have to explain what you mean
Kids sued the federal government for climate change, this was in an article we broke down to give examples of writing to the people with definitions or categorical examples to help the people /
You CAN NOT just throw words around and expect people to know what you are referring to
The way the author has things worded it could be interpreted in different ways. For example, If it’s not proven that everyone has a right to a healthy environment then the case makes no sense. One of the many examples where the author was not specific enough leaving room for different interpretations.
Protected class had an argument on discrimination, which is an example of specific definition, but also showing how the world can really be crazy.
Definition arguments always depend on how it is read by every person
Example? Bill Clinton when he was asked and claimed he did not have any sexual relations with Moincia by the definition given to him
In a single image, there can be a complex argument written, it can say so much, for example, the 1$. Where a complex argument can be made woith the image seeing both sides.
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This makes your Notes worth it all:
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– Sometimes when shortening an argument, we can accidentally make claims unclear as fewer words could leave room for the audience to assume what you mean. In the example, words such as “climate change,” “fundamental right,” and “healthy environment” leave the reader to interpret how they would define these claims; there is no specific established meaning here.
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Not just when shortening an argument, but yes, SleepyCat. Any failure to be specific in our word choice can make our arguments unintelligible, or fatally flaw them.
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Life choices – This riddle teaches us how making two decisions is much more difficult than making just one decision since by having to make only one decision/option we would be choosing our favorite. On the contrary, when we are forced to make two decisions we are making sure that we are discarding all the others and choosing our favorite and our “second favorite.”
Definition/categorical essay – More than simply providing a definition of a term, you are defining one or several words for a specific purpose that supports your argument, it becomes more complicated than simply looking up the word in the dictionary and citing it. You are stating that out of 1000 this word/term means this and this. Other meanings become irrelevant since you are limiting a conversation to something that specifically contributes to your argument..
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Wow to this, ILoveBees:
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* Protected class: I think this was an appropriate article. It can spark many good conversations and informs people of things happening in the world.
* A term like “climate change” may need some clarification. Not many people may know what climate change means so it is important to define these terms.
* The definition of something matters. Bill Clinton: was impeached due to his answer to whether he had sexual relations with Monica Lewinsky. He responded based on the definition that he was given by the attorney.
* You cannot expect people to understand what you are talking about out if you are using terms without definition
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Nice work, C&P.
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– the caste based discrimination being banned in the Us is a good thing in my opinion. Even though it came from another country, America is a melting pot and so many people of different countries and cultures should feel welcome and ideally shouldn’t feel discriminated against in their new home.
This is from Thatpersonoverthere
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Totally agree about the elimination of caste, TPOT. 🙂
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I was absent on 2/26, these are my notes:
Choosing characteristics of life: It is impossible to choose certain characteristics of life. Each characteristic has its good and bad features, some are just worse than others.
Protected Class: I believe it is appropriate to include this article. It allows us to see how the world is changing in a good way.
Not all terms or phrases mean the same thing. They require individual definitions, this helps to clarify the exact point you are trying to get across.
A beautiful argument is persuasive and compelling.
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My question about appropriateness was whether the article seemed like a good example of a Definition/Categorical claim, not whether it taught a valuable social lesson, HockeyFan. You’re right, of course, about the civic value of the example. 🙂
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