A Well Informed Argument

If learning how to successfully convey your point in a disagreement is a subject of interest, Jay Heinrichs wrote this for you. The author of Thank You For Arguing: What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach us About The Art of Persuasion, Jay Heinrichs, is a speaker and persuasion context strategist, as well as an author. He has had his book published in 12 languages, used in more than 3,000 college courses and is one of the top 10 books assigned at Harvard, all according to his business website. This book covers specific tools and skills required for an adequate argument using his personal experiences and examples and thorough explanations.

Introduction Public speaking is not for the faint of heart, it is a nerve-wracking experience full of anxiety and fear of public judgment. These are some common thoughts among students enrolled in RCM 401 – Oral Rhetoric. With the application of theory, continued practice, and constructive feedback from peers, these opinions are likely to change as they increase their knowledge of oral rhetoric and look for ways to sharpen their public speaking skills. Todd Thorn is a strong example of a peer of oral rhetoric that has worked on improving his public speaking through the application of theory and constructive feedback from fellow peers. The following is an analysis of Todd’s improvement over the 2018 Winter Semester in RCM 401.

Every state should’ve been like Longtown in the America 200 years ago because Longtown was a free place for everyone no matter their color. Longtown needs to be taken care of the most because it’s the first town where race and color didn't matter.An article published by Washington Post titled “Ohio town holds rare history:Races mix freely for nearly 200 years” and a youtube video called “Vanishing Act” both explains how a town in Ohio was one of the first places to be free of discrimination. According to Washington Post, a descendant of James Clemens who brought the land for Longtown named Connor Keisser stated that in his childhood memories he used to play with cousins that had different skin colors. Longtown was the first place where there

Becoming a sports debater is fun and rewarding cause of the social talks with others and gaining knowledge about what so many people

When I was debating in high school, I learned how to argue from many different perspectives and how to make a particular argument more effective than another. Although I'm no longer in debate (B.S.U. needs a debate team), I have been so affected by the activity I now believe if I listen intently and discerningly to the arguments for and against a particular position that I can determine which position is the most logical and prudent. It is this arrogant and fatuous tendency which I possess that is whispering in my ear right now. It is telling me to enter the universe of discourse and to use my sapient mind to find the "superior style." Not being one who ignores his impulses, I will obey. I

The art of argument is a skill that is often wielded incorrectly. With rhetoric taking less importance in classrooms, students are losing a tool that can help them achieve goals in the future. In his book Thank You For Arguing, Jay Heinrichs tries to educate readers on the importance of using rhetoric correctly to win arguments by describing an argument he had with his son over toothpaste. ”“You’re right,” I say...George retrieves a tube, happy that he beat his father at

I have participated in Speech and Debate throughout my years in high school. Speech and Debate is the school activity that I use to express my creativity, ideas, and opinions. I competed in many events over the past 4 years: Humorous Interpretation, Congressional Debate, Duo Interpretation, and Impromptu Speaking.

In the excerpt by Deborah Tannen entitled, The Argument Culture: Moving from Debate to Dialogue Tannen speaks about the oppositional nature of public discourse. She expressed her thoughts on how we are determined to seek certainty by using arguments from two different standpoints, as if there are no additional angles that can be examined. Oftentimes, there are more than two sides of an issue, but due to the way society has taught us, we only look at issues from two extreme perspectives. I find Dr. Tannen to be extremely intelligent in her observations of how people communicate using debates and opposition as a means to express what we believe to be true. Although Americans habitually view issues from only two extreme points of view, dialogue solves more problems than debates because it does not cause division among people as frequently as debates does.

Throughout high school, I harbored a deep admiration for debate and dreamed of joining the team. Its quintessence of ideals in rational argument, tolerance for conflicting points of view, and rigorous self-examination appealed strongly to me. Yet simple things, like pronouncing a word wrong or having an accent, were enough to hold me back. Thus, I passed through my high school years unnoticed.

Before debate, I was siloed in my thinking: LeBron is better than Kobe, Fruit Loops were tastier than Fruity Pebbles, and Drake was already better than Kanye. Back then I was not necessarily an opinionated person, yet I was staunch in my ways. Although I only joined debate because my all my friends were in it, the forum gave me a space to form my own opinions and understand societal issues more clearly. Interacting within the debate community has allowed me to interface with people from different backgrounds and with unique opinions over the status quo; the educational benefits from debate have allowed me to grow from a close-minded, narrow thinking adolescent into a young adult who understands structural obstacles that disadvantaged members of society combat, and how I can use my space to empower real change.

Relate to the Audience: I understand that everyone has their opinion and that each opinion means something, but just sit back and take in a little more information about this debate.

Many important events in our nation's history were influenced by persuasive arguments. Many sides have gained support due to the writings or speeches gave by an effective speaker. These arguments take a lot to be effective. There are three key components, and if an argument lacks any one of them, it is not effective. Organization, diction, and bias words are all important aspects to any effective argument. Using these three elements, Thomas Paine was able to make a triumphant case, whereas James Chalmers' writing did not and was therefore ineffective.

Throughout this 2016-2017 year in my English 11 class; we have focused on formal debates with informed opinions

One of my fondest recollections of my highschool years can be summarized with my little wooden mallet. Earned in Modesto in early April of 2015, the little wooden mallet was an award from a Policy Debate tournament for being the 4th best speaker of all 122 competitors. Yet despite its relatively recent introduction into my story, it holds tremendous value to me, as earning it was a long and oftentimes tumultuous road. When I was first introduced to Policy Debate, I fell head over heels in love with the competition, the research, the practice, yet I always felt like a little fish in a big pond. Whenever I watched other competitors, specifically the high tier of the league, never once did any idea that i could compete with them well cross my

I think most people can identify with this movie, the fear of speaking out to others to convince them of your point. The fear of trying to prove a point to others that may have more knowledge on the subject or be able to refute it better. In reference to the movie it was about defending a personal honor, having the right to speak out and be equal with others. Debating requires excellent mastery of vocabulary, logic, and nerves. In a debate, you need to be poised and confident in order to get your point across effectively. Just like a regular speech. There are many speeches that have lifted hearts in dark times, gave hope in despair, inspired brave feats, gave courage to the weary, honored the dead, and changed the course of history. Without inspiring, passionate public speeches many people may not have had the fortitude to press on.