At first glance at the Table of Contents I noticed the different types of arguments. This suggests to me we will be learning how to write effective arguments using various models (Classical, Toulmin, and Rogerian) with the correct structure and conclusions to communicate and persuade our topics.
The further I looked the more excited I became with the chance to learn different methods and strategies of reasoning. How to research our papers and document sources is included and welcomed. When I saw biomedical research as a heading I thought ‘What does that have to do with English’ but then it occurred to me this is more than an English course but a course on critical thinking and writing. Multicultural Learning is another step in critical thinking, If ‘you squeal like a girl is bad, then is being a girl bad?” Or convey a negative connotation? Understanding and appreciating our differences by thinking of the meanings we convey in writing and speech is very important to our society.
The Internet is unarguably affecting and changing society. Is it for the better or worse? Will people become accustomed to believing whatever is written and not use critical thinking skills? The Art of Persuasion is the last chapter title which is really what the entire book is about; persuading your belief of a topic with a well written argument.
I am looking forward to what I know will be hard work on my part to learn more about writing.
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