Problematized Statements

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Problematized Statements
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Making assertions into opposing arguments

• To problematize means to make something seem like
  a problem.
• You problematize arguments by making them appear
  to be debatable opinions not facts.

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How to write them

• It may be argued/asserted that
• It could be contended/maintained that
• It might be claimed/said

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But..

• Your next statement after a problematized one
  rebuts your opposing argument.

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Example

• My assertion
• All 12th grade English teachers should have an
  equally rigorous curriculum.
• To problematize the opposing argument.
• It can be argued that 12th grade English teachers
  should make their curriculum less than
  challenging because seniors are so busy in their
  last year of high school.