Assignment 4.3: Study aid for chapters 4 or 5

I chose to prepare a study aid on chapter 5 using the SQ4R method (survey). I find that I could also benefit from it.

Chapter 5

Constructing Arguments

1. The rhetorical situation
2. The goals for argument
3. The medium

Managing the Composing Process

Topics
-defining a topic
-make it worth arguing about
-choose a topic that matters to you (interesting or concerned about)
-opinions
-becareful when arguing about personal preference
-judgements are determined on beliefs

Audience
-identify your audience
-make sure it is relevant
-small, large audiences
-use examples that your audience would understand i.e. visuals, data, graphs
-"factual evidence"
-cultural context
-appearance/structure
-clarify essential ideas
-be prepared to clarify word/phrases in an argument
-use key terms such as synonyms, differentiate complex words, define a word byshowingwhat it is not, provide examples

Structuring an argument
-Consider the following questions:
----How should I begin my argument?
----In what order should I arrange the points I want to make?
----How can I most efficiently respond to opposing arguments?
----How should I conclude?

Making an Outline
-keeps track of the main idea
-use a standard outline on page 124

Integrating Source Material into Your Paper
-Classical Arrangement
-Rogerian Argument
-Logical Arrangement
----Toulmin Model
-study the data/warrant/conclusion

Supporting Claims and Presenting Evidence
-See page 147 in considering questions to ask when presenting evidence
-consider audience expectations

Using Language Effectively
-style matters (reflection of the fact)
-appropriate conventions for a particular argument
-audience
-pay close attention to your tone and style
-can make references to myths, literature or legends
-posing questions can lead to a more effective argument