Reading Journal For Jones

Title of Article + Proper MLA Citation for Works Cited page Finding the Good Argument OR Why Bother With Logic?

By: Rebecca Jones

Jones, finding the good argument or why bother with logic, http://writingspaces.org/sites/default/files/jones–finding-the-good-argument.pdf

Summarize the article — include your reaction, thoughts, anything to help you remember its claims. 100 to 150 words In the article finding the good argument or why bother with logic the author Rebecca Jones informs us of the effects of a well thought out, high quality argument. She starts by providing examples of what an argument is then giving us ways to get our argument through. The author tells you how to successfully carry out your argument by using the tips in the article. The audience seems to be more of a college level audience because of the activities they say people use the tips with.   
Define new terms and concepts by quoting or paraphrasing the original author. Entrenched

Masquerading

How does this reading connect to other articles from class and/or your own research?

 

This article is the first I have read about tips with arguments. 
Based on the reading, craft one question to act as a springboard for class discussion. Why don’t we ever talk about how to make and carry out an argument. 

 

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