Principles of Argument in Research

People can believe what they want, but must provide good reasons for others to believe it

The arguments should address readers' questions and provide answers based on reasoning

To anticipate readers' questions and tailor the argument to their knowledge and interests

<p>Because classmates can serve as the target audience in the absence of obvious readers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identify target readers and build the argument around answering their questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Imagine specific, familiar people asking you questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acknowledgment and response to readers' questions and objections</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reasons are ideas that need support, evidence is composed of facts that need no support beyond a reliable source</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identify target readers but also consider your teacher's perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To add credibility to the argument</p> Signup and view all the answers