Persuasion


Persuasion and Persuasive Techniques

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Body-Paragraph: Counter-Arguments

EVALUATING ARGUMENTS
You will need to evaluate arguments from others when constructing academic writing. This evaluation must be logical and persuasive.
Sometimes, the evaluation of the writer’s argument is so that you can display your understanding of what to look for in a good argument and that you are able to locate poor argument strategies as well. 

Sometimes, you will evaluate an argument within a source that you are considering using as support aspects of your thesis.

Sometimes, you will evaluate an argument within a source that you are considering using to refute an opposing viewpoint on an issue.

Whether you are evaluating a verbal or written argument, the evaluation process is the same. You will look for logical support, reliable sources to defend the argument, and possible manipulation through fallacies or inductive reasoning.  Keep in mind that your audience will be doing the same when reading your argument essays.

Rhetorical Situations

"Body" of Evidence

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Essay 3 Cause/Effect Argument

Design and Development Handouts

· Know the Guidelines: Cause/Effect Argument Essay Writing—view the planning, outlining, and development handouts for the cause/effect essay.

· Sample thesis for a causal argument: this handout shows a sample cause/effect THESIS, the break-down of that THESIS, and how the essay would be structured to develop and argue the THESIS.

· Flow, Length, and Content of a Typical Body-paragraph: a specific break-down of what is expected in a well-developed body-paragraph of an argument paper.

· Need Ideas for Cause/Effect Essay??: this handout provides 'spring-board' articles and images to help you think through how you feel about the topic and possible cause/effect relationships. These are not scholarly sources. They are simply readings to help you understand different ideas surrounding the issue.