Below I will be answering the above questions based on the subject of my third essay coming up.
The key perspectives i am looking at is the act of outsourcing and the common use of it among our politicians who were once businessmen.
2. What are the major points of contention or major disagreements among these perspectives?
The major disagreement, coming from major corporations and some of politicians, is that outsourcing benefits American business rather than hurt it. The main politician I will be focusing on, David Perdue, argues strongly and uses his past experience in Asia to back up his end of the debate.
3. What are the possible points of agreement or the possible common ground between these perspectives?
The key point of agreement in this debate is knowing that the taking away of american jobs hurts America rather than helps it. The point where there could be a common ground is if the outsourcing to another country actually does directly create more jobs for American back within the borders of our country.
4. What are the idealogical differences, if any, between the perspectives?
The key idealogical differences is the moral and business debate of whether or not outsourcing jobs hurts american business or actually hurts it. As well, if politicians should be in support of it.
5. What specific actions do their perspectives or texts ask their audience to take?
The perspectives try to appeal on a personal level. They both try play emotions and show which side will benefit them more on a personal and financial level.
6.What perspectives are useful in supporting your own arguments about the issue? Why did you choose these?
The most useful perspective to use in defending my own argument is by showing statistical evidence that shows how many jobs have left the United States and how many people have lost their jobs due to these acts. These play on a personal level and will draw attention to the reader. As well, I would bring up which countries and which companies David Perdue has had experience in outsourcing in.
7. What perspectives do you think will be the greatest threat to your argument? Why so?
I believe the greatest threat to my argument will be the possibility that job outsourcing may actually help out Americans gain jobs.
REFLECTION
Looking back at Hallye and Victoria's posts on their context, I was able to see if I was missing content and If should elaborate further on certain areas. the conclusion for the future was a simple yes. I was able to see by comparing theirs and mine own where these places will be. It was incredibly helpful to see this at the early stages of the writing.
I like how concise you are in your answers. You are clear in the two main sides this debate: those who are in favor of outsourcing jobs and those who are against it. I'm a little confused as to how they try to appeal on a personal level. I think you could expand on that more. I do agree that statistics will be your strongest asset. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI really like your topic and think you have a good argument. Outsourcing has hurt a lot of americans and in the end only benefits the business owners and no one else. I think you have a great argument and whatever way you chose to present your information for this project will end up being a great representation on this debate and how it affects americans. I think you should address the counter argument more though because in the end this will make your argument even more stronger than it already is.
ReplyDeleteYour topic sounds interesting! I feel like this project will teach us all quite a lot about the world around us. The topic of outsourcing, specifically, is quite interesting. Personally, I'm interested about the potential drawbacks and benefits of outsourcing. Hopefully we're not setting up our economy for failure on this one!
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