Question

Please find an argument on the internet that has a claim and provides reason(s) or rationale for that claim. This argument could come from a news story, a YouTube video, or even a posting on a social media site.

Describe the source in detail so that others can have access to the argument (provide URL for the source or other source information such that other may access it)

Clearly state the claim of the argument as well as the reason(s) cited by the source in support of the claim

Apply the four tests for evaluating arguments from the textbook (Facione & Gittens, 2016):

Truthfulness of the premises

Logical strength

Relevance

Non-circularity

Please define each test prior to applying it. Please also underline and bold the name of each test when defining each test for example. "The first test applied to assess the credibility of the claim was the test of “The truthfulness of premises” which involves...."

Reach a conclusion on the argument - provide your rationale for your conclusion in a minimum of 3 sentences.

Answer 1

Argument: The rate of suicide of youth is increasing

Analysis of statistics : The statistics show that in 2013 the suicide rate of the young people was almost 12% . But gradually it is increasing.

Interview of the psychiatrists : There are many reasons behind such increasing of the suicide rate:

• The parental attachment is decreasing.
• The depression level is increasing among the children.
• The pressure of study and competition.
• Lack of socialization
• Lack of proper environment during childhood period.
• Loneliness and lack of friends.
• Emotional disorder.

Parental view: The parents report that their children want to lead liberal life. They spend a large amount of time in the social media. They are also introvert. They do not prefer to join the family ceremony.

Conclusion: The research shows that guardians should be careful to the children. They must increase their attachment with the children. This trend is danger both to the individual and the society.