Opposing Viewpoints: Abortion Essay Example
Appendix E
Critical Analysis Forms
Fill out one form for each source.
Source 1 The “Necessary Evil” Argument Does Not Justify Abortion Forsythe, Clarke D. "The 'Necessary Evil' Argument Does Not Justify Abortion." Opposing Viewpoints: Abortion. Ed. Mary E. Williams. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2002. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Apollo Library-Univ of Phoenix. 9 Jan. 2010 .
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Identify the principal issue presented by the source. The myths behind “Necessary Evil” of abortions and how referring to these abortions as “necessary evils” attempts to put minds at ease from a moral standpoint.
2
Identify any examples of bias presented by the author. If none exist, explain how you determined this. I believe no bias exist; he appears to show both sides of the abortion topic
Example 1: “The myth of abortion as a necessary evil has serious implications for future public debate. First, it means that abortion opponents have won the essential debate that the unborn is a human being and not mere tissue.”
Example 2: he states “Second, it means that the ideological arguments of both sides (“choice” versus “child”) often miss the much more practical concerns of Americans.
There are other examples but these are just two
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Identify any areas that are vague or ambiguous. If none exist, explain how you determined this. I feel Mr. Forsythe was very to the point in his paper; I feel he made strong clear points.
4
Do you find the source credible? Explain your reasoning.
Yes, I believe the source to be credible. He stated his opinion but stated both sides of the argument and used good research.
5
Identify and name any rhetorical devices used by the author. If none exist, explain how you determined this. No I feel there was no rhetorical devices used due to the fact he kept everything on the level and only gave to the point facts.
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Identify and name any fallacies used by the author. If none exist, explain how you determined
Critical Analysis Forms
Fill out one form for each source.
Source 1 The “Necessary Evil” Argument Does Not Justify Abortion Forsythe, Clarke D. "The 'Necessary Evil' Argument Does Not Justify Abortion." Opposing Viewpoints: Abortion. Ed. Mary E. Williams. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2002. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Apollo Library-Univ of Phoenix. 9 Jan. 2010 .
1
Identify the principal issue presented by the source. The myths behind “Necessary Evil” of abortions and how referring to these abortions as “necessary evils” attempts to put minds at ease from a moral standpoint.
2
Identify any examples of bias presented by the author. If none exist, explain how you determined this. I believe no bias exist; he appears to show both sides of the abortion topic
Example 1: “The myth of abortion as a necessary evil has serious implications for future public debate. First, it means that abortion opponents have won the essential debate that the unborn is a human being and not mere tissue.”
Example 2: he states “Second, it means that the ideological arguments of both sides (“choice” versus “child”) often miss the much more practical concerns of Americans.
There are other examples but these are just two
3
Identify any areas that are vague or ambiguous. If none exist, explain how you determined this. I feel Mr. Forsythe was very to the point in his paper; I feel he made strong clear points.
4
Do you find the source credible? Explain your reasoning.
Yes, I believe the source to be credible. He stated his opinion but stated both sides of the argument and used good research.
5
Identify and name any rhetorical devices used by the author. If none exist, explain how you determined this. No I feel there was no rhetorical devices used due to the fact he kept everything on the level and only gave to the point facts.
6
Identify and name any fallacies used by the author. If none exist, explain how you determined