Reading Journal
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| Title of Article + Proper MLA Citation for Works Cited page | Author(s). “Title of Article.” Title of Journal, Volume, Issue, Year, pages.
jones , rebecca. “Finding the Good Argument OR Why Bother With Logic?” Jones-Finding-the-Good, 2010, 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 | The article discusses multiple things. For example, on page 158-159 it mentions that on most news or radio shows, there are often multiple people who offer different views on a topic. Most of the time there will be a host, a wildcard, a conservative, and a liberal. Later on in the article, it discusses the importance of ethos, pathos, and logos and explains what each means while giving examples too. |
| Define new terms and concepts by quoting or paraphrasing the original author. | Logos: “Using logic as proof for an argument. For many students this takes the form of numerical evidence. But as we have discussed above, logical reasoning is a kind of argumentation.”
Ethos: “Calling on particular shared values (patriotism), respected figures of authority (MLK), or one’s own character as a method for appealing to an audience.” Pathos: Using emotionally driven images or language to sway your audience. |
| How does this reading connect to other articles from class and/or your own research?
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This article relates to the podcast we had to listen to about mere rhetoric and what is mere rhetoric. |
| Based on the reading, craft one question to act as a springboard for class discussion. | Do you find pathos, ethos, or logos to be the most interesting? Why? |