Month: February 2017

Strategy for Argument to Parents Supporting Violent Video Games

The writer will have to address any misconceptions parents have about the effects of children playing violent video games as well as any research that show negative effects of children playing violent video games. The writer will also need to acknowledge any valid concerns so as to create ethos so that the audience pays attention to what the writer has to say. The writer can … Continue reading Strategy for Argument to Parents Supporting Violent Video Games

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What I Learned About Writing a Purposeful Argument from Paper 1

One of the main things I learned is how central the audience is to any argument. Before this paper I didn’t really consider the audience and would just present facts. Now I know that it is important to tailor your argument to a specific target audience and that facts alone won’t win an argument. People typically react more strongly to credibility and emotion than they … Continue reading What I Learned About Writing a Purposeful Argument from Paper 1

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For Writing and Discussion “Writing Arguments” Chapter 4

1a. Web surfing can be harmful for college students because it is a source of essentially infinite entertainment for people with any interests, and it is very easily accessible for most college students 24/7.  Furthermore, now, more than ever, school assignments require the use of the internet which leaves students just a click away from doing something that they would much rather be doing. They … Continue reading For Writing and Discussion “Writing Arguments” Chapter 4

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2/2 In Class Writing — Adam Ruins Everything

His argument against the wall is a multi-sided argument because he addressed a counter argument that the wall would be effective once it’s built. His first argument, was that the wall is too expensive to build and would have to navigate near impossible terrain challenges. His rebuttal to the counter argument was that the wall wouldn’t be effective because 20-40% of illegal aliens came here … Continue reading 2/2 In Class Writing — Adam Ruins Everything

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