Ch. 14 Post #25

Summary:
After reading Ch. 14 Using Strategies for Argument I know have a better understand arguments and what they are used for. To be an effective arguer you must get to know your audiences enough to understand their response. Argument is somewhat different from persuasion. When you persuade you convince but when you argue you present your side of the problem. Having an appeal means convincing your audience o agree with your argument. There are three types of appeals that will help making your writing more effective. Logical appeals are appeals made through use of solid reasoning and appropriate evidence. Ethical appeals focus on character. Emotional appeals can help readers connect with and accept your argument. There are also three approaches to argument. Classical is by listening to effective public speaking. Toulmin you use because statements to provide support for the assertions. Rogerian has a point of departure the observation that at times we will inevitably take perspectives on issues that are different from those of the people with whom we have important relationships. There are also many common flaws in arguments.

Reaction:
My first reaction to this reading was it was very informative and it helped me better understand the purpose and different types of arguments.

3 Questions:
1. How do you know when to use a different form of argument?
2. What makes argument writing effective?
3. What should argument writing include more of, research or opinion?