Question

debate planner - addi lott
you will work with a partner on this assignment. each speaker will develop an
introduction, two contentions (or points), and a concluding sentence that reaffirms their
stance.
negative
make sure to use ethos, pathos, and logos in your speech. please highlight each.
introduction
intro hook - we constantly hear promises that electric cars will magically fix our
planet, like switching vehicles is key to saving the world. but big claims like that often
involve big problems. i negate the resolve: that electric vehicles are better than gas
powered vehicles
body (2 main, supported points) electric cars arent as eco
friendly as people think and electric cars are too expensive and not
practical for everyone
contention #1 many people say electric cars are better for the environment but
thats not always the truth. the u.s. department of energy explains that making the
big batteries in electric cars requires mining materials like lithium and cobalt. mining
uses a lot of water, creates pollution, and can even release more leaks during
production compared to making a normal gas car. its hard to say electric cars help the
planet when the process of getting materials to make them harms the land and the
people living near the mines. when you look at the whole life of the car, not just driving
it, electric vehicles arent automatically better for the environment.
contention #2
many people would like to help the environment, but its hard when the solution isnt
something people can realistically use every day. imagine being late for school or work
and having to wait hours for your car to charge instead of just filling up your tank in five

Explanation:

The problem involves analyzing a debate planner focused on arguing against electric vehicles being better than gas - powered ones. The subfield of Media and Communication (under Social Science) is relevant as debate planning and constructing persuasive speeches (using ethos, pathos, logos) falls within the realm of communication studies, which deals with how to effectively convey arguments and persuade an audience.

Answer:

Social Science - Media and Communication