The goal of argumentative writing is to persuade an audience. Academic writers use rhetoric (language designed to have a persuasive effect) to persuade or convince readers that their position on an issue or topic is the correct one. In his study of rhetoric, the Greek philosopher Aristotle designed a model called a “rhetorical triangle.” This model describes every act of speech or text as being composed of three parts: the subject, the speaker, and the audience. According to Aristotle, all three points on this triangle must be taken into consideration in order to produce a successful persuasive…
An argument should seek to establish ethos, or credibility. Allure the reader with pathos, or emotional connections. And, finally support the argument with logos, or logical reasoning. The Case for Amnesty article falls short…
A successful argument depends upon the balance between these elements. The claim is the basis of the argument. A big opposing viewpoint, called the counterargument, is constantly pushing down on one side or the other. Balance can only be achieved by providing enough evidence to support the claim along w/rebuttal of the counterargument. Essentially, an argument depends on research (evidence) & finding flaws in opposing viewpoints (rebuttal). Each claim made needs this support to be valid.…
When I came to evaluating the research I chose to take each argument at hand and make a chart of the pros and cons for each item. When someone has more opinions or research done on their topic. They can make better arguments and making people change their minds is what we are trying to achieve. So when we research. We should always see both sides of the argument to make the best choices.…
College tuition has been a major topic these days. For a long time, people did not pay much attention to tuition. Today, things are changing. More and more people are realizing how expensive tuition has gotten and now they want that to change. Authors Elizabeth Marcello and James Skoufis argue the situation. Marcello, a sophomore at the College of William & Mary wrote, “The Case Against Free College” in 2014. Marcello is currently a member of the College Republicans. Skoufis, who is a member of the New York State Legislature wrote, “The Case for Free College Tuition” in 2014. When Skoufis was elected in 2012, his number one priority was making his state’s public colleges more affordable. The purposes for these two articles are to show the readers that there are different reasons why college should or should not be free. Although both articles are well organized and they both used rhetorical analysis, the one that is more realistic and likely to happen is, “The Case Against Free College.”…
Use this worksheet, your understanding of critical thinking, and the structure of an argument to analyze the Grohol article titled “The Debilitating Effects of TV on Children”.…
Thirdly, a number of favorers make a claim that if guns are legalized onto college campuses, female students will be well equipped and more capable to make self-defense when they come across sexual assaults. For example, Amanda Carpenter, a loyal supporter of the Campus Carry Bill, is a victim of campus sexual assault. One night in 2007, after finishing a midterm exam, Amanda was attacked and raped when she was walking to her car. According to what Amanda recalled, the rapist had a gun, and she had nothing in hands. She believed that if she was allowed to carry a gun with her that night, she would have had been able to stop the nightmare. Because of this painful experience, Amanda holds a very positive attitude towards the bill. She and many…
In the past years college education has been an arguable topic because college is such a big accomplishment in our society now. There is no doubt that there are students who would use this opportunity and run with it. But does that mean all students? There are kids in high school, where for the most part is free, and they don’t take it seriously. Although College being free would be a benefit for a population of students, there are many reasons why it should not.…
The State of Texas is known for their strict rules on voting rights for convicts these including those who are currently incarcerated and those individuals who are released, but on parole. However, ex-offenders who have completed their probation and parole regain their voting rights but would have to re-register. I believe the voting rights for prisoners and ex-convicts should be reformed and changed in the State of Texas. The reason I stand by this is because they’re still citizens of the United States of America.…
Whenever someone hears about something being free, they either become interested and accept the free item or they become skeptical about, deciding whether or not it’s a scam of some sort. The idea of having community college be free has been in debate for quite some time. So, should community college be free? I believe it should not, however, the costs of colleges should be lowered in order to accommodate for the needs of the student.…
College debt is a nation-wide phenomenon that many Americans face. Unfortunately, this country is facing over 1 trillion in student loans from dropout students or graduated students who owe money from their years of education. The financial crisis has caught many Americans by surprise and this problem will only get worse if this trend continues. Despite the fact that college debt is increasing, fortunately there are several solution to this problem.…
Two years of FREE community college! In theory, this sounds like a really good idea, and would give numerous people, who would otherwise not have the option to continue his education, the opportunity to get a good start on his college degree. President Obama has proposed a two year, free community college plan. in his speech given at Pellissippi State College in Knoxville, Tennessee, President Obama stated, a college education should be “as free and universal as high school is today” (Korte). High school is not free. Tax paying citizens pay for children to get a high school education. College should be more affordable for those who wish to pursue a higher education, but the President’s plan will not work; there are too many expenses that would not allow the nation to support every college student who attends a two year college. There are too many questions and concerns about offering two years of free higher education to everyone. College is not for everyone, and certainly will…
In America should college tuition be free or should students have to pay for their tuition? Many people believe students need to pay for their education. So college professors are able to get paid the same for teaching the future doctors and engineers in this world. However, other people differ from that and says it needs to be free or more of a scholarship based programs. Or cheaper for kids to be able to have opportunities in life and not be burdened down by college debt.(“Should a College Education Be Free?” )…
There is a very stressful time in a students life when they ask “Should I really go to college?” Students are hesitant, as they don’t know if it is the best for them and for their family. In the long run, going to college can really pay off. So, is going to college for an education really worth it? The answer is, yes. College education is valued and a lot of benefits come from having a college degree. Everyone wants to see their children succeed and go somewhere in life. They want them to move forward. If even the President of the United States wants to see students succeed, then it must be a big deal and students should go to college, for all and for any reason.…
Right now in the U.S. College is basically a necessity to getting a good career later in life, but sadly, as it stands now, most U.S. citizens just cannot afford to go to college and further their education. This is a really sad fact in the U.S. right now and its due mostly to the fact of colleges, instead of competing with other schools in prices and tuition rates, compete in having the nicest looking campus and the most amount of student services. Doing this is actually driving the rates of most colleges up and without reform, many citizens in the U.S. won’t even have higher education as an option to them.…