CH 9 - Argument

An argument offers reasons to support a conclusion with the intent to persuade. Arguments represent the bias, interests, and objectives of a viewpoint. We must first determine the issue before making an argument. Arguments and reports are each structured differently and have different objectives. The main purpose of a report is to offer information. Its objective is not to advocate an opinion. Arguments, on the other hand, do advocate opinions. Information may be used to explain an idea, to justify it, or persuade others to accept that idea.