Example of Argument

Example of Argument : Brown Rice for Diabetics

Very good for diabetics to consume brown rice than white rice. This is because brown rice has a lower glycemic index than white rice. The glycemic index is a number given to a food to determine how high the food increase blood sugar levels after consumption. Brown rice also contains higher fiber than white rice. Fiber can slow the entry of glucose into the blood. Besides brown rice also contains more vitamins and minerals than white rice.

Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health suggests that brown rice is only little increase blood sugar levels in the body than white rice. Research at Louisiana State University, USA, also said that brown rice contains fiber which works to lower bad cholesterol (LDL), inhibits atherosclerosis, and also plays a role in controlling blood sugar levels in the body, so it is good for diabetics.

According to another opinion, besides brown rice, white rice can also be replaced by potatoes. For the same weight, the calories in potato is only 1/4 the calories of bread. Potatoes are very low in fat, the fat content of 1/20 of that in the wheat. If the potatoes boiled, potatoes have a higher protein than corn flour and calcium availability increased almost two-fold. But the potatoes in Indonesia has a glycemic index 93, so much worse than rice. Therefore, potatoes obviously not good for diabetics. In equal portions, fries has more calories than the boiled potatoes. Sliced ​​potatoes in a package that has long been frozen also reduced nutrition value, especially if it is given a flavor enhancer and preservative.

SUMMARY OF BOOK “ THE CRAFT OF RESEARCH”

SUMMARY OF BOOK “ THE CRAFT OF RESEARCH”

Chapter 7 : Making Good Arguments

In a research report, we often find the arguments presented by both researchers and readers. Basically we unknowingly often argued in everyday conversation, but most of these arguments lead to the debate.

Argument is a claim made ​​by someone because he believes that it is true and it is a new thing to be said in order to change the way other people on a matter, which must be supported by true reasons and evidence.

Argument is a claim made ​​by someone because he believes that it is true and it is a new thing to be said in order to change the way other people on a matter, which must be supported by reasons and evidence are true.

For the researchers argument can be used as a medium of communication with readers. Each argument is built on five basic questions, such as:

1. What is my claim?

2. What Reasons support my claim?

3. What evidence supports my Reasons?

4. Do I acknowledge alternatives / Complications / objections, and how do I respond?

5. What makes my Reasons principle relevant to my claim? (We call this principle a warrant.)

Above we mentioned that the argument must be supported by reasons and evidence. The reason is a statement that can make others accept your claim. Meanwhile evidence is the underlying reason that you created.

In a research report, there is a process of "thickening" argument which is one of way in which the researcher to get the trust of the reader. Readers evaluate arguments not only with the facts in the offer, but how well researchers anticipate their arguments.