WAW 1

Getting Ready To Read

I would define the word argument as a person’s opposing opinions about a certain topic against another person’s views. When the word argument is used in everyday conversation it is usually used to describe a verbal fight between people. However, when the word is used in an academic setting it means to support an idea, thought, or belief by using other sources of information to back your reasoning up. The main difference seems to be that everyday use is verbal and informal, while academic settings involve formal writing.

Questions (1-3)

1.     Reading plays a prominent role in different kinds of writing because it is able to gain different perspectives and view points from others to gain more insight before you begin your argument.

2.     Greene quotes this to get his point across about arguments. Burke’s metaphor describes a scenario where you walk into a parlor to people who are arguing and form an opinion of your own from listening to everyone. The opinion sparks more back and forth conversations that don’t lead to a conclusion, leading them to depart an hour later with the discussion still going on. This symbolizes the way an argument paper should not be written. Discussions should come to a conclusion with strong point and arguments flowing throughout the paper.

3.     The metaphor for framing is a camera lens. When writers write, they want the audience to think, fell and react as they would. They have small focal points for each of those. This is how the lens comes into play. Framing allows writers to have more strength and believability in their papers.

Reading Response

            In this article “Argument as Conversation: The Role of Inquiry in Writing a Researched Argument” by Stuart Greene attempts to explain how to construct a good argument, keep your audience focused, make your argument seem more personal, and make your argument seem more personal and like a conversation as opposed to a directed and formal essay. He argues that a strong argument positively coordinates with a strong paper because it keeps readers interested and then there is a better chance of readers agreeing with your point.