The chapter readings this week helped me identify the type of argument to use in my research paper. Chapter 7 in ...Argument is a very thorough explanation of factual arguments. I am fairly cynical, so I tend to question the way facts are presented when I read them (p.182-4). The steps outlined for developing factual arguments are very detailed, and the "Getting and Giving Response" section (p.198) of the "Guide to writing an argument of fact" is a good resource to refer to later on.
I didn't catch the typo last week, and read chapter 8 then. This week I read chapter 9 on evaluations, and found the guide on pages 269-273 especially useful. The majority of my research will be presented using this style.
Chapter 17 is one of the better sections of the book. Fallacy is predominant in many of the advertising claims, political ads, and passionate speeches abundant in media today. Some people are highly susceptible to this professional tactic, and others demand to know the basis for claims made. The last topic in the chapter is faulty analogies. That is one of my pet peeves, and when they are used, it makes me tend to disregard the source completely.
The info in Chapter 11 of Bedford will be essential when developing the outlines for HW#s 4, 5, and 6. I know the next step for me is to organize all of my sources according to the Toulmin method.
Finally, the websites this week were good for review, and will help me construct effective outlines.
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