Begin with a positive statement on your classmate's work. Point out what you think they did right.

Do you feel their response relies on factual evidence, or on opinion? If the latter, cite examples of where it relies on opinion and intuition and give suggestions as to how they can write more objectively.

Add 1-2 feedback statements that you believe will help your classmate improve their work. You can use any of the following sentence starters:

The most important thing I think you can do to improve is this ... because ... o This one sentence was not specific enough because... This one idea that you have not fully illustrated with a specific example is... o I think you could have written more about ... because ...

I wasn't sure what you meant when you ... because ... o I don't think you needed to include ... because ...

POST - 1. What are you asking your reader to believe or accept? In other words, what is your main claim? This will be the conclusion for your argument, so state it clearly and succinctly

I'm asking the reader to believe that comprehensive immigration reform is essential. It's not just about providing stability and security to undocumented immigrants; it's about addressing their core challenges and benefiting our entire society.

2. What evidence is available to support this claim? This could be bullet points or a set of short paragraphs that serve as reasons or premises for your main claim or conclusion.

In my 17 years working in NYC community services, I've seen firsthand the struggles immigrants face in accessing citizenship, employment, and housing assistance.

The article, "From Farm to Factory," emphasized the importance of comprehensive immigration reform in offering a clear path to legal status.

Organizations like Voces de la Frontera have been tirelessly advocating for immigrant rights, showing me that legislative changes are crucial for protecting these communities.

"From Farm to Factory," also highlighting the significant economic contributions of immigrants, especially in industries like dairy farming. This shows me that reform isn't just about humanitarian concerns it's also about the economy.

3. How would you rate the evidence based on its veracity (truthfulness) and its relevance to your main claim? (In other words, evaluate the evidence and its logical connectedness to the conclusion.)

The evidence I've gathered is not only truthful but also deeply relevant to the challenges immigrants face and the potential benefits of reform. These experiences and sources lend credibility to my argument.

4. After evaluating the evidence, can you think if any possible objections (rebuttals) that might be raised against your argument? Can you find any holes in your argument or identify any possible fallacies?

After evaluating the evidence Some might argue against comprehensive reform, citing concerns about costs, potential drawbacks, or political feasibility. Others might question whether reform can truly address broader immigration issues or if it might have unintended consequences.

5. What additional evidence would strengthen your argument? This might be a particular data set or an authoritative expert's position on the topic you've chosen.

To further strengthen my argument, I could seek out expert opinions from policymakers, economists, or immigration scholars. Additionally, more data on the impacts of specific reform measures in other countries or historical examples could provide valuable support.

6. What kind of inductive inferential pattern would best suit your argument -- inductive generalization, statistical syllogism, causal argument, or reasoning by analogy? Explain why, using the definitions of these patterns supplied by our text.

I believe a causal argument best suits my perspective. It allows me to demonstrate how comprehensive immigration reform can directly address the challenges faced by undocumented immigrants and lead to positive outcomes for everyone involved.

7. Create either a standard format construction (P1, P2, etc., /C) or a map (see the Unit 2.2 video) of your argument and post it to the discussion forum.

Reconstructed Argument:

P1: Undocumented immigrants face challenges accessing essential services and opportunities due to their legal status.

P2: Comprehensive immigration reform provides a clear path to legal status and addresses systemic flaws in the immigration system.

P3: Evidence from personal experience, advocacy efforts, and research supports the effectiveness of comprehensive immigration reform.

C: Therefore, comprehensive immigration reform is necessary to provide stability, security, and legal status to undocumented immigrants and benefit society.