Project 2 reflective blog

As looking back on forming my project two, I found this argument was quite difficult to master. The aspects of utilizing two opposing views were a new subject to me. I never really formed an argument with putting my sense and words into the essay to prove a point. In my film, it mostly discussed about the supporting views of the legalization and writing about the other side was an interesting task. Researching the negative views of marijuana and writing about them was a learning tool to improve my knowledge of the proper format of Rogerian arguments. I found this project a fun and learning experience to explore the views of marijuana. In relation to this project, writing and speaking an argument can perceive a different message. In my opinion, I find speaking with a persuasive voice can convey your message in a superior way.

Project 3 post

Even though I have written my project two about the legalization of marijuana, I am a full supporter of this social change and I find this will be an interesting topic to discuss about. As I read the curriculum for this project, I was quite clueless what to write about. Then I said to myself, I don't really want to write about the same topic. But, I decided to actually put my own sense and make it a formal piece to a higher authority or government official. I found using ethos, pathos, and logos as a useful tool to get my point across to the audience and I am excited to use these devices once again. The legalization of marijuana is a very interesting topic to me, and I find putting your own emotion to your paper makes a more successful product. For the format of the paper, I can use the injustice citizens have against this issue with using positive reinforces that could persuade the reader to my views. Even though this issue is being negotiated today, I still find this subject a crucial part of our society today because of the economic crisis we are in today. I am going to utilize this project to show what positive things will come out of marijuana being legalized will make our country a high salary income for the government with taxing this product. Consequently, this project could be an extension of my project two essays from the film Super high me to further my opinions of this social issue.

Rogerian Argument

The Rogerian Argument is brand new form of argumentative writing to me that I no clue what it was about. But, as I read throughout my Power to the Pen (75-79) I found this form as not so much intense arguing. In fact, in a Rogerian Argument a problem is stated, and there could be many views stated but this form is supposed to find a common ground between the views. As I read on, I found out that this form of argumentative writing is way to solve problems between opposing forces. Another factor needed for this argument is that you have to state a view that all the views share. One last factor needed for this argument is throughout your writing you need to have a courteous approach to the opposing views. In my opinion of this form of argument, I think it will be hard to find a common ground between other views because of my hardheaded personality.

Letter to Birmingham Jail

In Martin Luther King's letter from Birmingham Jail, he presents a very moving piece that is addressed towards the clergymen of Alabama. King’s utilizes various situations throughout his letter that can relatively directed towards the clergymen in a more sensitive approach. He uses such situations as passages throughout the bible, and stories about his daughter crying over the discrimination towards the black community. These emotional and sensitive topics are great ways to get a hold of the audience’s attention and follow his views. This emotional approach King’s possesses in the letter can be categorized under the pathos form of argumentative speeches. When I first read this letter, I did not get the full message and drive of this piece; and in my opinion if someone were to read this out loud with an assertive tone, I would comprehend the message better. King’s letter from Birmingham was well put together and very persuasive piece.