slippery

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bandwagon

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hasty

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straw

man

Brown, S. F. (2010, May). Revolutionary rail. Scientific American, 302(5), 54–59.

Brown, S. F. (May 2010). Revolutionary rail. Scientific American, 302(5) 54–59.

People should take down their Christmas decorations no

later than the first week of January

The federal government should subsidize childcare

for low-income families.

In my opinion, all children should pack

their lunches for school because I believe school cafeterias are a waste of

money.

Prominent

television critics consider 

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site

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in a scholarly journal

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None of

the above

emphasize the other positions'

shortcomings only

attack the person holding the other

position

ignore the merits, if any, of the other

position

state the

other position as clearly and fairly as possible

Any information taken from standard reference works such as

encyclopedias, dictionaries, or statistical sources.

Ideas taken from a lecture by a professor.

Information taken off the internet.

All of the above

engaging, vivid details

a good story

appeals to readers' values

a

questioning, speculative tone

guns should be completely banned.

only law enforcement and military

members should be armed.

technological and behavioral safety measures

should be implemented.

restrictions

on guns should be reduced.

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