Solution Manual

Assignment 1

Question 1

Some argue that① {file sharing is actually good for artists,} because② {it is in effect promoting their work…}

{However,}③{ when recorded music is not paid for, there are and obvious implications for those who create the music – songwriters , performers and the record companies that make the actual sounds recording.} Consequently, since ④ {the rewards to production of music has gone down,} ⑤ {it would seem reasonable to conjecture that the result will be less music,} and ⑥{less diversity of music, in the future.}⑦ {At minimum, the possibility of recording artists and songwriters earning a living from selling their music is diminished.}⑧ {It is difficult to compete with “free.”}

⑦

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① + ② ③ ④ +⑤+⑥

↘ ↓ ↙

⑧

This argument contain several reasoning which the premises support the conclusion; it is therefore a convergent argument. The premise indicator “because “signals that the premise is supporting statement. Premise indicator “since” signals that support statement 5 and are inked premises to statement 4. Premise 7 is directly linked to 3 is a conjunction if 3 then 7. Statement 8 is the conclusion “It is difficult to compete with free” all converge to statement 8.

Question 2

① {City Council should approve the proposed downtown arena}, for several reasons. First, ② {the need for the arena is obvious}.③ {Once the evidence is examined it becomes clear that the existing arena is inadequate.}Moreover, ④ {it will revitalize the downtown] and ⑤ [create an opportunity of other business to benefit...