In the preface and introduction of the book: “They Say, I Say”, Graff and Birkenstein contend that well written argumentative writing should emphasize on hearing and responding rather than making claims. Based on the suggestions given by students, the revised 2nd edition of the book includes more chapters and features to give students a better understanding of academic writing.…
Two Tips – 1. Use evidence that is appropriate to your topic as well as your audience.…
One tip is to use transitional words so the reader can follow the evidence being presented. Another tip is to vary the types of words and phrases used in order to keep the reader’s attention.…
strategies to create a clear point. The most prominent rhetorical strategies used in the essay were Logos,…
In Janelle Monáe’s “Hell You Talmbout” she talks about people living in poverty. She first starts with the first verse saying that in poverty there is a lot of violence, from bombs being thrown, guns being pulled out, and a body lying on the streets from police brutality. In the chorus she repeats “Now what the hell you talking ‘bout?” this could be seen as Janelle speaking to an outsider who does not see all the violence and poverty, while those who live in those conditions experience it every day. In the second verse, Janelle addresses the topic of how fast drugs are traveling in poverty and how they are stealing from one another to get money for drugs. In the line “the poor man eats off of the rich men’s dollar,” Janelle refers to how many…
Develop a response that includes examples and evidence to support your ideas, and which clearly communicates the required message to your audience. Organize your response in a clear and logical manner as appropriate for the genre of writing. Use well-structured sentences, audience-appropriate language, and correct conventions of standard American English.…
Rowan Williams begins his book by discussing the topic of “Who Can We Trust?”, which seems to be a common question of society today. Williams points out that we are mistrustful of strangers, education systems, and the government. He narrows this issue down to one thing: a fear of not being in control. We have become accustomed to thinking that if someone else is pulling the strings, they don’t have our best interests in sight, only their own. Williams uses this to transition to a discussion of what the first sentence of the Apostles Creed means. He explains the deeper meaning of the “I believe” statement by telling the story of the blind man who is healed by Jesus. When Jesus asked him if he believed he was truly asking the…
Gilbert H. Muller and Harvey S. Wiener - 2nd ed., “TO THE POINT: Reading and Writing Short Arguments”. (Pearson Education, Inc. 2009)…
In the introduction to “They Say/ I Say”: the Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to help with academic thinking and writing. Specifically, Graff and Birkenstein argue that the types of writing templates they offer realistically help set up a conversation and argument. As the authors themselves put it, “In our view, then, the best academic writing has one underlying feature: it is deeply engaged in some way with other people's views.” Although some people believe to sound intelligent you must state your claim and provide facts on why your claim is true, Graff and Birkenstein insist that to “play it safe and avoid controversy in your writing” is lifeless. In sum, then, their view is that if you are going to write, write to stir controversy and cause discussion, along with giving the basics to master good academic writing. I agree, in my view, the types of templates that the authors recommend invite people to start conversation and learn different points of views as well as teaching others, and the templates themselves gives people the opportunity to hone the skills of academic writing. For instance, when using the template for writing they get us to include the opposition’s possible belief or rebuttal to our own points, which in return force us as the writer to look beyond just our thoughts and look through other’s eyes. Some might object, of course, on the grounds that our creativity when using templates would be greatly diminished. Yet I would argue that the templates simply give us a cornerstone to start with, and we can build our paper off of it as creative as we want. Overall, then, I believe the templates simply help us practice to become better writers much like practicing sports when you first begin playing, to become the best we can be.…
When creating a sound and educated argument, the facts have to be relevant to the discussion. The author uses relevant facts and the reader now synthesizes those facts are arrives at his/her own conclusion. The article now has its thinking or talking point if programs exist, why is a tax necessary, which supports rejection. When someone can eloquently make a point without coming out and saying it instead relying on logic of the reader. That is a person who has a deft hand at writing the audience will appreciate that and support the author’s…
use valid points such as statistical data, logical statements, and appeal to the readers emotions. Universal…
Make sure your argument is central; use the sources to illustrate and support your reasoning. Avoid merely…
The classical principles of arguments are described as an argument synthesis which is a claim that reasonable people could disagree with. According to our textbooks synthesis is defined as something that, “Brings two or more arguments together, allowing for comparison/contrast, rebuttal, or accumulation of mutually supporting points” (Lamm, p. 79).It adheres to an individual’s capability to be able to write syntheses relies on your ability to derive a relationship amid your sources like writing documents, such as, lectures, essays or even observations. The sole purpose of an argument synthesis and usage is for you to be able to give your own opinion and point of view which needs to be supported and be applicable. It’s often debatable due to it being chalked up as suggestions to which rational individuals would often differ from. When creating a persuasive or argumentative writing, your main goal is to get your audience to comprehend and concur with the poised that is taken on the strength of one’s argument and their examples. The three fundamental principles of a triumphant argument; which are the three appeals of arguments, are Ethos, which appeals to ethics, Pathos appeals to emotion, and Logos appeals to reason. Ones writing clarity is a highly significantly feature when it comes to being argumentative.…
*Adapted from Reinking, J. A., Hart, A. W., & Von der Osten, R. (2003). Strategies for successful writing: A rhetoric, research guide, reader, and handbook (6th ed.). Boston: Prentice-Hall/Pearson Custom Publishing.…
The introduction has three jobs: to capture your audience’s interest, establish their perception of you as a writer, and set out your point of view for the argument. These multiple roles require careful planning on your part. You might capture interest by using a focusing anecdote…