Article analysis and discussion

Instructions for the Final Assignment
Analysis of Article: Rap and Moral Character

For the final assignment, follow the steps explained in the lectures for Extended
Argument Analysis. See the examples of analysis done in class and follow the
instruction covered in class. All of the steps of the analysis are part of the
assignment. The extended analysis involves the following basic steps (for details
and examples, see class lectures):

Step 1. Read, annotate, and clarify the passage. Identify purpose and conclusion,
annotate the passage, clarify key concepts and claims. This par draws in large part
on the first module of the course.

Step 2. Portray the basic argument structure: Write a short synopsis. Identify
main argument, identify sub-arguments, supply missing premises, represent the
entire argument in an arrow diagram.

Step 3. Assess the argument. This is the main part of the assignment—it draws on
the second and the third module of the course. Once the argument represented
in an arrow diagram, identify the deductive arguments and check their validity,
identify the inductive or abductive arguments and check their strength, identify
any fallacies. Challenge questionable claims, concepts, or conclusions.

Step 4. Assess the strength of the argument overall. Present your analysis in a 1-2

page discussion at the end of the assignment.