In writing, do you often feel as though you find yourselves arguing just for the sake of an argument?
If so, do you think that's effective?
Me, personally? Not really.
Especially in writing, it's important to remember that there has to be a purpose behind your argument, some form of conviction that you hold to that motivates your approach to a topic and the different points you attach to your stance.
Otherwise, what's the point of arguing?
Are you more like Monty Python's 'Argument Clinic' or are you more like the educated persons who understand how to construct a decent, reliable argument that will engage people in conversation rather than leave them scratching their heads wondering WHY you are even bothering to discuss a subject.
So, what do we do? If we want to effectively articulate an argument HOW do we construct it?
If so, do you think that's effective?
Me, personally? Not really.
Especially in writing, it's important to remember that there has to be a purpose behind your argument, some form of conviction that you hold to that motivates your approach to a topic and the different points you attach to your stance.
Otherwise, what's the point of arguing?
Are you more like Monty Python's 'Argument Clinic' or are you more like the educated persons who understand how to construct a decent, reliable argument that will engage people in conversation rather than leave them scratching their heads wondering WHY you are even bothering to discuss a subject.
So, what do we do? If we want to effectively articulate an argument HOW do we construct it?
