1. What is an Argument?

2. An argument is a claim or claims an author makes about how things are and/or ought to be.

3. Synonyms for “argument”
Claim
Message
Purpose
Thesis
Main point

4. An argument is supported by evidence

5. Evidence is… Research Statistics Examples Personal Experience
Stories (anecdotes)
Questions

6. What counts as evidence varies according to the context of the argument.

7. Arguments take place in context (historical, societal, political) and are positioned in certain beliefs and assumptions.
Under what context was The Crucible written?

8. Aims of an argument: Arguments have aims or goals to inquire
to convince
to persuade
or to negotiate

9. Arguments Appeal to…
Ethos
Pathos
Logos

10. VS. Ethos Ethos is appeal based on the character of the speaker.
An ethos-driven document relies on the reputation of the author.
VS.

11. Logos Logos is appeal based on logic or reason.
Documents distributed by companies or corporations are logos-driven. Scholarly documents are also often logos-driven.

12. Pathos Pathos is appeal based on emotion.
Advertisements tend to be pathos-driven.

13. Now, using your Argument Outline…
Create the basics addressing the following prompt:
Defend, challenge or qualify: Students should be able to "purchase" their grades by donating necessary items such as book, paper, and tissues to classrooms.