Considering Types

In this post, I will explain which types of arguments I might use for Project 4. In addition, I will explain, which ones I will not use.

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For this project, I might choose to write either a position or causal argument. A position argument would allow me to thoroughly evaluate the issue and inform my readers of this debate. It would also allow me to input my own ideas and opinions, which would allow me to address all significant parts of my debate. A causal argument could also be effective here in identifying a cause for the controversy surrounding the issue. As the reading says, "By pointing to the cause, you are able to also help your audience understand the possible solutions to your controversy as well" (414). This might help me pinpoint exactly what is so controversial here and why it is so important to solve this issue.

In this case, an evaluative, proposal, or refutation argument might not work very well. Because this technology is so new and controversial, no solution has really be proposed to evaluate. Also due to this, it would be difficult to propose any simple solution that my audience would be able to understand. Similarly, a refutation argument might be difficult for my audience to understand, especially if they are not very familiar with the issue under debate.

Reflection

For this reflection, I read Sam's post on her Rhetorical Action Plan and Considering Types, as well as Chelsea's post on her Rhetorical Action Plan and Considering Types. Both of them did a great job matching their argument types with their rhetorical action plans. They both narrowed down their audiences, chose their genres based on this, and then chose their argument types based what they are arguing and whom they are arguing for. I think this strategy is very effective, and it is something I did as well with my own planning. I did realize that their audiences/genres were a little more specific than mine, so this might be something that I'll need to work on as I continue with this project. Overall, however, I am happy with how my own blog posts turned out.