The 3 Approaches to Argument

The 3 Approaches to Argument

1. The Classical approach to argument : Uses 3 different appeals such as ; Pathos , logos , ethos . This approach is to get your viewer/reader to agree with your terms and take your side of your argument .

   • There are 6 different organization patterns for this approach :
     • Introduction : where the audience evaluates your case and decides weather they should consider your side of the argument
     • Statement of fact : Including all important facts that are specific to your argument
     • Proposition : stating your thesis and using all counterclaims that show your supportive points
     • Refutation : analyzing all facts and claims made . Pointing out all flaws
     • Substantiation and proof : using examples to make your case , using the 3 different appeals
   • Conclusion : tying your argument all together . Reviewing all claims made and thesis

2. The Tomlin Approach to Argument

   • Elements of a persuasive argument
     • Claim : A statement in which you ask your audience to accept your argument . This is to prove what your argument is and why you are right
     • Grounds : This is the real persuasion of your argument . All relvent information goes here along with all your data .
     • Warrants: is a link to the claim , it is a supportive sentence backing up to your facts and data and are based off , ethos , pathos , and logos
     • Backing : addition support to your warrant
     • Qualifier : is strength to your warrant or claim , usaling including 3 words such as : Most , usually ,
     • Rebuttal:

3. The Rogerian Approach to Argument

   • This approach is more seeing both sides instead of one side . This approach is less confrontational and more subtle.
     • The 5 usual elements to The Rogerian Approach to argument
       • an Introduction: a brief statement of the topic you are talking about and why ?
       • A neutral , non-judgmental statement of the opponents position : a well clearly written context that can be validated and is understood
       • A neutral statement and explanation : a valid context that you can back up and thouroly explain.
       • an analysis : is like a comparison and contrast of the two positions
       • A proposal: This recognizes both opinions and statements that the writer makes so it revolves the issue .