Formal Cyber Blog Post: 2

 As our AP Seminar class pressed on with subjects such as "Which is The Greatest Movie Franchise", we all began to understand that our opinions could easily be transported into that of an argument as opposed to just a personal preference. That said, our second lesson of AP Seminar focused on more vital attributes of a concrete argument and possibly more important, The Line of Reasoning, a series of claims that can be made that sequentially build into a solid foundation in which your argument can be built upon. After reviewing our basic concepts behind an argument, something which was reviewed last class, we moved onto the structure of an argument that is not only effective in countering others but also in supporting our own claim. As for the main idea, our class used "Why Back to The Future is the best film series of all time", which although contradicted by my beliefs, gave us ample evidence to experiment with. As we progressed onto our reasons and claims, we soon found that given this surplus of information, we would have no issue creating a solid Line of Reasoning. Beginning with broad metrics such as social impact, theme park rides, and awards, our class had prepared to shoot into more specific categories such as Oscar-Nominations, statistics (Gross Box Office), and era of production. As any statement should, we would make sure to back our claims with plenty of evidence such as common phrases derived from the movies, memorabilia collections, and even intuitive scripts that can be noticed.  

To assist in our venture of becoming better at civilly arguing, we were to fill in an ACE (Arguments, Claims, Evidence ) Document containing our thoughts on whatever controversial statement was assigned to us. For me, I was to utilize this document to express my preference in regards to which fast-food franchise is the best after using it first to elaborate on my thoughts in terms of "Single-Sex Education" with help from a scientific report.

In concluding one Ace Document (regarding Single-Sex education), the next would be constructed off my own premise which I believe to be not only valid but uncommonly disputed. My candid views on which Fast-Food franchise is the best is below: 

Argument: “The best fast food restaurant in the world is Chick-Fil-A.”


Claims:

  1. Chick-Fil-A's striking service outmatches any other fast-food environment.

    1. Evidence: In visiting a Chick-Fil-A Franchise, one would find unique the attitude their employees take when dealing with customers; often utilizing key phrases such as "My Pleasure" to promote a more cheery atmosphere.

    2. Evidence: Unlike other fast-food franchises, which typically receive orders via two-way radio, Chick-FIl-A has people set up throughout the drive-throughs to take orders of those in line to offer a more personable experience.

  2. The flattering morals of Chick-Fil-A align with many of its patrons.

    1. Evidence: Even prior to Chick-Fil-A's inception by Truett Cathy, his personal restaurant would close every Sunday allowing his employees and others to take advantage of the Lord's day of rest.

    2. Evidence: Chick Fil A has always shown their Christian values through a number of ways. Some of these are donations to communities (predominantly fighting hunger), organizing fundraising for military personnel, schools, and local organizations that have sought donations.

  3. Food is unmatched as far as quality extends.

    1. Evidence: As it's treated with top-notch care from one of its devout employees, the food which comes kindly packaged is always presented in top tier form texture-wise, measures of taste, and even value.

    2. Evidence: Having innovated the original Chicken Sandwich, Chick-Fil-A would be right in saying that they, themselves, have assisted other food franchises with opening their doors as well.


Conclusion:

    In further review of Chick-Fil-A's service, morals, and taste, one would be mistaken not to consider Chick-Fil-A as a premium Fast-Food franchise by metrics which tend to matter to many Americans, including myself and many close friends. That said, it's also important to recognize that without much of the innovation Chick-Fil-A's responsible for, other fast-food franchises may not have altered much on their own without the need to in order to compete. 


In addition to reading 19 pages of "They Say, I Say", our class was to answer the questions within the exercises as additional homework. Surprisingly enough, these questions aren't phrased as your typical workbook questions; instead, the exercises we were to do came compliments of what the authors, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein, had called templates. Templates were what they found to be an effective way of incorporating the readers into the matter at hand by leaving blanks in broad subjects at hand. Our exercise questions had us review the reasoning behind their uses, then to formulate our own opinion regarding the templates. 

1.) In Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein's attempt to rationalize the use of templates at higher academic levels,  they insisted that nearly all authors, and even artists for that matter, utilize a common thought process to complete their work. As their example, they used the argument that although Shakesphere didn't create the sonnet, his work within that format is considered mastery by nearly all standards of literature. That said, the same principle can be applied to templates in that you must properly articulate your thoughts to make sense in terms of the context of the template. On a personal note, although it makes matters somewhat easier, a point which I feel the authors disregard, I also understand that this base formula for our thoughts helps establish the point which is being discussed. As an example, they (as in the authors)  created a template that reviews their thoughts on why templates are not only an effective way to study but also guide readers who are struggling to properly express their own thoughts in a way that adheres to the path the book is taking. 

2.) As for our second exercise, we the readers were to use a "template", compliments of a devout vegetarian student writing on the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle, in order to create our own thesis statement which is unrelated to hers. My rendition of her argument structure regarding the use of electric vehicles is as follows: 

"The term "electric vehicle" tends to be synonymous with "Prius driving environmentalists" in many people's minds. They see electric vehicles as a cult that brainwashes its followers into eliminating an essential part of their daily life for an abstract goal of "a sanitary earth." However, few electric vehicle drivers choose their lifestyle just to follow the crowd. On the contrary, many of these supposedly brainwashed people are actually independent thinkers, concerned citizens, and compassionate human beings. For the truth is that there are many very good reasons for giving up gas-fueled vehicles. Perhaps the best reasons are to improve the environment, to encourage a sustainable way of transport, or to enhance ones driving experience via the luxury offered by many electric vehicles. In this essay, then, closely examining an electric vehicle lifestyle as compared to a gas-fueled lifestyle will show that electric vehicles are clearly the better option for sustaining the Earth and all its inhabitants."

 As far as I'm concerned, I feel the structure of this student's essay was stellar; and, although I may not agree with her, she states many compelling points within the first lines of her preface. That said, I was able to properly utilize her structure as one which supported my argument for the increased use of electric vehicles, a topic slightly similar to hers in that they both produce an environmentally friendly alternative to the traditional styles of life.  

With that said, I conclude my September 10th Blog Post. Thanks for staying and remain safe out there!

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