COMP 01112 Lecture 1: Chapter 1 Notes

• School: Rowan University
• Department: Writing Arts
• Course: COMP 01112
• Professor: Damico

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Argument: is a creative and productive process when we enjoy high levels of inquiry (asking questions), conversation, and critical thinking. Reasonable people are seeking the best solution when in an argument. Reasonable people are nding and promoting the best course of action in an argument (the call to action) When having an argument you want to nd the best solution rather than the right to make for a compromise. De nition of argument (for us): argument helps people settle con ict in a humane and rational way through conversation, truth-seeking inquiry, and without violence. In an argument be open and willing to change your mind (this applies especially to the. If you only persuade the audience you won"t get anywhere. A problem or issue with two or more con icting sides: an attempt to resolve the con ict through reason (logic, the arguer needs to clarify and support the reasons presented.