Reasonings and conclusions

Title Your Name Subject and Section Professor’s name Date PHI 5 Spring 2024 Writing Assignment #1 – Argument Safari 1 Original Text Your Right to the Great Outdoors 2 Bracket Analysis P1 [Off-roading still leads to the degradation of the top layer of the soil; hence off-roading is harmful to the environment.] P2 [Off-roading exacerbates pollution through the release of carbon into the atmosphere; thus, off-roading is unhealthy to the environment.] P3 [Off-roading interferes with the natural habitats of wildlife; thus, off-roading is detrimental to the environment.] ➔ C1 [Off-roading must be avoided to prevent environmental harm.] Counterargument P4 [Off-road routes are selected to reduce environmental effects.] P5 [Off-roaders are concerned with conservation and are likely to be environmental ambassadors.] P6 [Other hostile factors like industry emissions dwarf the effects of off-roading.] ➔ C2 [These facts explain why off-road activities should continue but under certain conditions.] Rebuttal [R1] Generally, off-roading is driving on ground not paved or constructed for vehicular traffic, which comes with an inherent environmental cost. Owing to this, soil erosion and habitat disruption in the ecosystem are inevitable, and even if it is done with good intentions, the effects are usually irreversible. [R2] Although the relative impact is lower, the damage is continuous and contributes to general enviro...