College Composition / Unit 22 CMP 0536 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Ideological Agendas
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The idea
An author or organization with a known ideological position will tend to present arguments that reflect it.
In practice
A writer affiliated with a political think tank may produce useful material, but it should be read knowing the point of view it comes from.
Where people slip
Recognizing an agenda is not a reason to dismiss a source, only to weigh it with others.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
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