In this chapter we learn of different ways presenting well written argumentative statements when writing an essay. We learn how we can distinguish different methods of arguments when we are trying to present something to our audience. For example, we first learn about distinguishing between reasonable and fallacious argumentative tactics. By providing generalized information without proper investigation or just ones thoughts is considered to be fallacious, like stereo typing that a specific race will forever be on welfare. When using information like this, we want to provide enough supporting evidence to confirm this.
Also, we learn about coming up with analogies. How we can come up with a reasonable analogy and avoid unreasonable ones. For example, coming up with an analogy that has a false statement. Implying that it is or will do something without the proper support will be considered a false analogy. Assuming that something will work does not mean that it will. When making assumptions, we should consider our readers and provide as much supporting facts as possible. Giving a statement of your thoughts will not be sufficient.
Furthermore, we learn how to distinguish between legitimate and unfair emotional appeals. We do want to be careful when expressing emotional arguments in our work. We want to provide legitimate info with our reasoning behind our thoughts and avoid any misrepresentations of our thoughts. Like saying that you will loose 30pounds in a week by taking a pill without having enough support or background on this pill.
In my work, I will make sure to revise any arguments that I may had included and make sure that I had followed the proper guidelines when presenting an argument. I will make sure that I also include any supporting facts or additional information that could help my overall argument and not make it look like its just my own opinion and that's that.
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