Thursday 17 November 2011

David Horowitz quote





Read the following quoteation taken from an article by David Horowitz, an American poitical and cultural commentator. Look up the words you do not know.

"A gun - do I really have to spell it out? - is an inanimate object. It takes a human brain to pull the trigger. Firearms don't kill people. Sociopaths do. If young black males abuse firearms in an irresponsible and criminal fashion, why should the firearm industry be held accountable? Why not their parents? Why not themselves?"

a) Write down one argument that supports Horowitz's statement above, beginning "I agree with Howowitz because..."
b) Write down one argument which speaks against Horowitz' statement above, beginning "I disagree with Horowitz because..."

Monday 14 November 2011

Outline of the argumentation in "Seeking a Smoking Gun in U. S. Violence"

Write an outline of the argumentation of the text
A) A short presentation to attract the attention of your reader and introduce the topic.

B) A presentation of the main points in the review. Use words and phrases such as On the one hand, on the other hand, in conclusion, although, however, in contrast to, generally...

C) A brief conclusion in which you sum up on the points you have focused on in your outline.