This is for my Composition II class
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The Real-Life Argument is actually two WP assignments, which can be turned in together or separately.  One assignment is to make an argument in real life to an actual audience, not a theoretical group but real people. This could be:
•    In the form of a letter to a politician or newspaper, or, alternatively, to a company in the form of praise or complaint. You must show how this argument was actually received.

•    If you are applying for a better job, a raise, a grant, or acceptance to a conference or program, your application is an argument.
•    A long posting on an internet forum. For example, you could argue on ESPN.com that Tony Romo is still a great QB. Post links to the argument.
•    There is an interesting site where people log on just to argue. A good place if your argument is a little out there . Create/Debate is a great site for those that have trouble identifying an audience for their argument. They let you argue anything and the audience finds you! Here’s an example:
http://www.createdebate.com/debate/show/Health_Care_Should_Be_Free

WP 1

A short (3 – 4 page) reflective essay detailing the evolution of the argument, the sources you used to build it and a Toulmin argument map.

WP 2

Make your real-life argument and send me copies, links, or any other appropriate materials
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the above is the Hw and i already told my prof that i will be arguing with my parents about buying a motorcycle to go to school and enjoy riding it since im studying abroad in the U.S.
for WP 2 u will need to do just E-mails between me and my parent it’s just like this simple: first Email from me to my parents asking them to buy a motorcycle and explaining how it will safe money for me instead of the car, and how it is fun and it is one of my dreams to own one. Than my parents will response by saying it is dangerous and not fun than other email from me trying to convince them again and finally last email from my parents saying that they Accept but i have to drive safely and wear the motorcycle gear

• Explain the topic you are addressing and your position on it. Provide a preview of your paper and a statement of your thesis in your opening paragraph. [Approximately 100 words]
o For help crafting a good thesis statement, go to the Ashford Writing Center.
• Present your main argument for your thesis in standard form, with each premise and the conclusion on a separate line. Clearly indicate whether your argument is intended to be inductive or deductive. Follow up the presentation of your argument by clarifying the meaning of any premises that could use some explanation. [About 150 words]
o If your argument is deductive, then it should be valid (in the strict logical sense of the word); if it is inductive, then it should be strong. Make sure to avoid committing logical fallacies within your argument (e.g., begging the question). Additionally, the premises should be true, to the best of your knowledge. If one of your premises has a pretty obvious counter-example, then you should either fix the argument so that it does not have this flaw, or later, in your paper (steps three through five) you should address the apparent counter-example (showing that it does not really refute the truth of your premise). Arguments that are not valid, not very strong, commit fallacies, or that have counter-examples that are not adequately addressed will not receive full credit.
• Provide supporting evidence for the premises of your argument. [Approximately 350 words]
o Pay special attention to those premises that could be seen as controversial. Evidence may include academic research sources, supporting arguments (arguments whose conclusions are premises of the main argument), or other ways of demonstrating the truth of those premises. This section should include at least one scholarly research source.
• Explain a strong objection to your argument. [Approximately 250 words]
o Study what people on the other side of this question think about your reasoning and present the best possible objection that someone could have to your argument. Do not commit the straw man fallacy here. Reference at least one scholarly research source. See the “Practicing Effective Criticism” section of Chapter 9 of the course text for more information.
• Defend your argument against the objection. [Approximately 200 words]
o Once you have presented the objection, indicate clearly how you might respond to it. It is acceptable to admit that reasonable people might disagree with you or that there might be an area in which your argument could be further strengthened, but you should do your best to explain why your argument is sound or cogent despite the objections.
• Provide an appropriate conclusion. [Approximately 75 words]
Must be 1,100 to 1,400 words in length, double-spaced,