Writing Arguments College Composition 2 Colorado State University Writing Guide Writing Arguments p/t 2.ppt Created by Stan Proctor, MEd.

Writing Arguments Identify Your Position A clearly stated position demands parameters. The position must be narrow enough to avoid any side-bar argument. The position must be narrow enough to avoid any side-bar argument (6). (6) Identify Your Position A clearly stated position demands parameters. The position must be narrow enough to avoid any side-bar argument. The position must be narrow enough to avoid any side-bar argument (6). (6)

Writing Arguments Draft a Position Statement View the position statement (claim) as a work in progress. The position statement can often evolve or emerge from your research. Draft a Position Statement View the position statement (claim) as a work in progress. The position statement can often evolve or emerge from your research.

Writing Arguments The Introduction It must be both respectful of the audience... and compelling enough for them to hear you out. and compelling enough for them to hear you out. The Introduction It must be both respectful of the audience... and compelling enough for them to hear you out. and compelling enough for them to hear you out.

Writing Arguments Demonstrate Your Knowledge Cite relevant sources when generalizing about an issue. This demonstrates you’ve done your homework. This demonstrates you’ve done your homework. Demonstrate Your Knowledge Cite relevant sources when generalizing about an issue. This demonstrates you’ve done your homework. This demonstrates you’ve done your homework.

Writing Arguments Personal Experiences The closer you are to an issue the more creditable is your authority to speak. Personal Experiences The closer you are to an issue the more creditable is your authority to speak.

Writing Arguments Speak Convincingly Use knowledge to inform and convince your audience that you know what you’re talking about. Don’t be vague or wishy-washy. Speak Convincingly Use knowledge to inform and convince your audience that you know what you’re talking about. Don’t be vague or wishy-washy.

Writing Arguments Be Ethical (14) “Spoken & Unspoken Rules” Respect previous research and authority.Respect previous research and authority. Take all publications seriously.Take all publications seriously. Respect your opposition.Respect your opposition. Be Ethical (14) “Spoken & Unspoken Rules” Respect previous research and authority.Respect previous research and authority. Take all publications seriously.Take all publications seriously. Respect your opposition.Respect your opposition.

Writing Arguments Be Ethical “Spoken & Unspoken Rules” Cite all sources.Cite all sources. If it’s relevant include it: even when it hurts your case.If it’s relevant include it: even when it hurts your case. If you can’t back it up, don’t include it.If you can’t back it up, don’t include it. Be Ethical “Spoken & Unspoken Rules” Cite all sources.Cite all sources. If it’s relevant include it: even when it hurts your case.If it’s relevant include it: even when it hurts your case. If you can’t back it up, don’t include it.If you can’t back it up, don’t include it.

Works Cited "Parts of an Argument." Writing Guide. Colorado State University. 3 Mar < index.cfm>. Created by Stan Proctor, MEd.

Writing Arguments College Composition 2 Writing Arguments p/t 2.ppt Created by Stan Proctor, MEd.