Just the help I needed!

Chapter 11 was probably the most helpful chapter I have read yet. I liked this chapter because it addressed some of the things I struggle with the most. First of all the type of arguments were defined. If you don't have any idea what type of argument you're trying to write, how will you know what to include? I often just start writing without having full knowledge of what exactly to include. Another thing that was helpful was the part that covered introductions and conclusions. While reading the author said, how is someone supposed to get the audience to believe what they are saying if they can't even get someone to read the argument. I never thought of looking at the introduction like that but it really does make sense. I have so much trouble coming up with an introduction because the paper somewhat depends on the introduction to get the audience interested. WGR also discussed the main types of rhetoric used in the introductions which is ethos and pathos. This makes sense because the audience needs to know that you know what you're talking about and emotional appeals always draw people into the writing. The introduction doesn't have to be where you start writing. Sometimes it may be easier to develop other parts of the argument and them come back to the intro. As far as the conclusion goes, WGR stated that the conclusion should give the audience the knowledge and drive to do something about the issue you're arguing upon. This reminded me to not only to conclude but to make sure I make an impact on the audience. The use of framing was also referenced which I have never heard of before. Framing is just a ways to bring up something talked about in the introduction again in the conclusion, but is put in a way that makes the audience realize the importance of the argument. Lastly, the example argument was also a big help. The side notes on the exmple helped me decide where to put certain things that would help my writing and why it was best for them to be located there. Overall a very helpful chapter. I will be looking at the example argument and comparing some things.