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The following appeared as part of a column in a popular entertainment magazine:
“The producers of the forthcoming movie 3003 will be most likely to maximize their profits if they are willing to pay Robin Good several million dollars to star in it—even though that amount is far more than any other person involved with the movie will make. After all, Robin has in the past been paid a similar amount to work in several films that were very financially successful.”
Discuss how well reasoned you find this argument. In your discussion be sure to analyze the line of reasoning and the use of evidence in the argument. For example, you may need to consider what questionable assumptions underlie the thinking and what alternative explanations or counter examples might weaken the conclusion. You can also discuss what sort of evidence would strengthen or refute the argument, what changes in the argument would make it more logically sound, and what, if anything, would help you better evaluate its conclusion.
Answer:
The argument claims that the producers of the forthcoming movie can most likely maximize their profits only if they are willing to pay Robin Good several million dollars to star it. The argument supports it's claim by saying that Robin has been paid a similar amount to work in several films that were very financially stable. At first glance, the argument seems convincing. However, further analysis shows this argument is based on several weak points, therefore flawed.
First, the argument links the financial success of a film with the starring of Robin Good and him being paid several million dollars. The author provides no strong evidence to support the linkage and hence, the argument can easily be broken. The argument completely ignores the scenarios where the mentioned films can be financially successful for other reasons, and starring of Robin was not the major reason for the film's financial success.
Second, the argument falsely assumes that Robin is required to do the same amount of work in movie 3003 as he had to do for the other films, which were financially successful. There can also be a possibility where Robin's role in the movie is not very big and he can charge significantly lesser amount, but still his starring can become a major reason for the film's financial success.
Third, the argument doesn't provide information about other stars who might charge lesser amount than that charged by Robin Good, but still contribute to the financial success of the film by lowering costs and maximizing profit.
In conclusion, the argument remains unsubstantiated and more of a wishful thinking because the author doesn't provide any strong evidence to support the claim. The argument could have been strengthened if it would have provided strong reasons for its assumptions or some relevant data as evidence.
“The producers of the forthcoming movie 3003 will be most likely to maximize their profits if they are willing to pay Robin Good several million dollars to star in it—even though that amount is far more than any other person involved with the movie will make. After all, Robin has in the past been paid a similar amount to work in several films that were very financially successful.”
Discuss how well reasoned you find this argument. In your discussion be sure to analyze the line of reasoning and the use of evidence in the argument. For example, you may need to consider what questionable assumptions underlie the thinking and what alternative explanations or counter examples might weaken the conclusion. You can also discuss what sort of evidence would strengthen or refute the argument, what changes in the argument would make it more logically sound, and what, if anything, would help you better evaluate its conclusion.
Answer:
The argument claims that the producers of the forthcoming movie can most likely maximize their profits only if they are willing to pay Robin Good several million dollars to star it. The argument supports it's claim by saying that Robin has been paid a similar amount to work in several films that were very financially stable. At first glance, the argument seems convincing. However, further analysis shows this argument is based on several weak points, therefore flawed.
First, the argument links the financial success of a film with the starring of Robin Good and him being paid several million dollars. The author provides no strong evidence to support the linkage and hence, the argument can easily be broken. The argument completely ignores the scenarios where the mentioned films can be financially successful for other reasons, and starring of Robin was not the major reason for the film's financial success.
Second, the argument falsely assumes that Robin is required to do the same amount of work in movie 3003 as he had to do for the other films, which were financially successful. There can also be a possibility where Robin's role in the movie is not very big and he can charge significantly lesser amount, but still his starring can become a major reason for the film's financial success.
Third, the argument doesn't provide information about other stars who might charge lesser amount than that charged by Robin Good, but still contribute to the financial success of the film by lowering costs and maximizing profit.
In conclusion, the argument remains unsubstantiated and more of a wishful thinking because the author doesn't provide any strong evidence to support the claim. The argument could have been strengthened if it would have provided strong reasons for its assumptions or some relevant data as evidence.
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AWA Score: 5 - 5.5 out of 6
Coherence and connectivity: 5/5
This rating corresponds to the flow of ideas and expressions from one paragraph to another. The effective use of connectives and coherence of assertive language in arguing for/against the argument is analyzed. This is deemed as one of the most important parameters.
Paragraph structure and formation: 3/5
The structure and division of the attempt into appropriate paragraphs are evaluated. To score well on this parameter, it is important to organize the attempt into paragraphs. Preferable to follow the convention of leaving a line blank at the end of each paragraph, to make the software aware of the structure of the essay.
Vocabulary and word expression: 5/5
This parameter rates the submitted essay on the range of relevant vocabulary possessed by the candidate basis the word and expression usage. There are no extra- points for bombastic word usage. Simple is the best form of suave!
Coherence and connectivity: 5/5
This rating corresponds to the flow of ideas and expressions from one paragraph to another. The effective use of connectives and coherence of assertive language in arguing for/against the argument is analyzed. This is deemed as one of the most important parameters.
Paragraph structure and formation: 3/5
The structure and division of the attempt into appropriate paragraphs are evaluated. To score well on this parameter, it is important to organize the attempt into paragraphs. Preferable to follow the convention of leaving a line blank at the end of each paragraph, to make the software aware of the structure of the essay.
Vocabulary and word expression: 5/5
This parameter rates the submitted essay on the range of relevant vocabulary possessed by the candidate basis the word and expression usage. There are no extra- points for bombastic word usage. Simple is the best form of suave!
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