Counter-Arguments
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Business
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12th Grade
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Easy
Dominic Calvert
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14 Slides • 9 Questions
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EPQ SO FAR
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Multiple Choice
What does EPQ stand for?
Excellent Personal Quality
Extended Project Qualification
Expert Providing Queries
Endless Personal Quantitative
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Categorize
Author is considered an expert
Research has been posted recently
Research has been created to inform and educate the reader
Author has little knowledge of the topic
Research is from 500 years ago
Research is supported by other sources
Author is creating an article after asking for info from ChatGpt
No one backs up this research claim
What would be considered a reliable research source
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Multiple Choice
Simon is writing his EPQ. He has fantastic claims to back up his work which is provided by the research he has conducted. He is developing his work through lines of reasoning (analysis) and is finding supporting research to back up the initial claims.
What is missing from Simon's work though to create a balanced argument?
A contents page
A counter-argument
A student survey
Visual Metaphor
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Multiple Choice
What is an effective definition for counter-argument?
a reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action or theory.
an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument.
it's not easily understood in an instinctive, unconscious way
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Counter-Argument
What is it?
an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument.
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Why do it?
-Acknowledges other people opinions
-Shows an robust argument (that considers the opposing view)
-Shows your knowledge of both the topic and research area
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Multiple Choice
What should you NOT do when writing about counter-arguments?
Consider the audience
Demonstrate respect and understanding for others' POV
Dismiss or use depreciating language about another POV
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Multiple Choice
The UK police force has been accused or racism with respect to its hiring practises and promotion structure,
Which of these is an effective counter-argument?
On the other hand, the Met Police's 2017-21 diversity and inclusion strategy stated that 13% of officers are from a BAME background and that figure is expected to grow
Callaghan (2023) claimed that he felt the police would never move with modern times when it came to recruitment
Robinson (2021) discussed a surprising lack of strategy at encouraging diversity and inclusion in the police's recruitment marketing
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Categorize
Rugby 25, the video game, failed to achieve high sales in the market
Struggles to achieve global appeal compared to sports such as Football
Lack of globally recognised stars in the game
Rules of the game are complex and struggles to attract a new audience
Threat of emerging new sports that are taking away attention
Limited coverage on free to air TV and online streaming meaning an struggle to gain new fans
Rugby World Cup attracts millions globally.
Rugby sevens grows fast, especially post-Olympics.
Nations like Japan and USA are investing heavily.
Rugby’s physicality appeals to new audiences and helps it stand out in the market place.
Youth programs worldwide are expanding rugby.
Club competitions like URC and Top 14 draw big crowds.
Rugby is struggling to gain attention in the modern day compared to majority of sports
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However, you can do an alternative explanation as well
What is an alternative explanation?
A different explanation for why something is occuring
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Example of alternative explanation
Instead of people not watching films at the cinema because of an lack of interest in the films being released, the real reason is due to the fact that streaming has become a more convenient route to access high-quality entertainment in a lot of people's eyes.
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Multiple Choice
Test cricket is still popular in England due to the regular cricket fan believing- that it is still unequivocally the ultimate form of cricket.
What is the alternative theory for why test cricket is still popular?
Test cricket attendances are falling
Test cricket is still popular due to stars such as Ben Stokes
Test cricket is less popular than T20 cricket
'I don't like cricket, oh no, I love it.' (10cc, 1978)
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Open Ended
Have you considered counter-arguments or alternative explanations in your work? If so how? Explain quickly (you have three minutes)
YOUR ANSWER WILL BE SHOWN ON BOARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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A statement will appear on the board
Your group will nominate one individual to make a statement either in support or counter-act the statement
Each group will take it in turns making a simple claim to develop the argument
When responding to the other group you must start by saying YES BUT
If you fail to respond within 5 seconds the other group wins a point
You can however make a SUB and swap with another group member
Rules of the game
SPLIT INTO 2 GROUPS (A and B)
The YES BUT GAME
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Group B will respond to the claim
Group A supports the claim
Statement; Colleges should ban mobile phones on premises
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Group A will respond to the claim
Group B supports the claim
Statement; It is wrong for Spotify to release music for free
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Group B will respond to the claim
Group A supports the claim
Statement; Salaries for male and female sports stars should be matched
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Group A will respond to the claim
Group B supports the claim
Statement; In order to encourage more self-less individuals, MPs salaries should be cut
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Group B will respond to the claim
Group A supports the claim
Statement; Humans are inherently driven by self-interest
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Group A will respond to the claim
Group B supports the claim
Statement; Political Correctness has gone too far in today's society
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Independent Learning
Update your activity log and print off and give to teacher before the next lesson
Ensure your activity log has an weekly update since the first week of EPQ
Mentions any activities started/completed
Mentions any changes made from your original plans
Mentions any problems encountered and how you overcame them
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