There are a variety of things that allow authors to successfully convey their message. One example of this is the author’s credibility. The author must be credible in order to for the audience to trust the content in the article. Although this part is extremely important, it is not enough. There needs to be another piece in to make the article complete. An author must have something deeper with the audience; they need to understand the underlying beliefs on the reader. All authors have a purpose in their article, in order to effectively carry out their purpose they must know how to connect with their readers. They can make this possible by researching the beliefs that their audience has. Before writing their paper they must do this step first. One example of this could be an article that claims that animals are worthless creatures. If the author provides this article to the wrong people such as animals lovers, there will be a negative response to the paper. In order to avoid this problem authors must thoroughly study the type of readers they will have. It is vital that they do this in order for their article to be a success.
Why Asking for a job applicant’s Facebook password is fair game”
Summary The article “Why asking for a job applicant’s Facebook password is fair game” discusses the argument of whether employers should have the right to ask their potential employee for their Facebook password. The discussion includes both sides of the argument. The writes describes the events in which asking for the password is valid, as well as when it’s not. Overall the article focuses on equal sides of the arguments, with great description of both views. Thesis The author states that an employee has the right to ask for the Facebook password of a potential employee. Support The author’s experience in the field of business allows him to make valid points in the discussion. Both sides of the argument are fully discussed in the article. The author believes that an employee should have the right to ask for the Facebook password for various reasons. One of the reasons that makes this event possible is the fragility of the situation. The author views this from the eyes of an employer. He states that the employer has the right to be cautious about the people he/she is planning on hiring. Although the author believes that the employer should always be able to ask for the password, he also believes that the employee can negotiate with the employer. The employer should always have the right to ask the question, however the employee has the right to decline. The author discusses the different type of agreements that an employee and an employer can have in case the employee declines to give the password. One of this agreement is for the employee to give the employer a selected amount of time in order for the employer to see their Facebook. This agreement is valid in which the employee is able to determine what amount of time they are comfortable with giving the employer. Warrants The author states that the prime reason for his support of the employers being able to ask for the password, is the reason that he is viewing the event in the eyes of an employer. He discusses the different view he would have if he were to be facing the event as an employee. The author expects the audience to understand where he is coming from by viewing the argument in the eyes of an employer. He realizes that most people would agree with his take on the argument, by having an understanding of what the hiring process would be as an employer. This argument in the article is the focus point of the author for the reason that it allows the readers to connect with the argument being made in the article. Conclusion Overall the article thoroughly discusses the argument that is being laid on the platform. The author is able to support both sides of the argument with valid reasons. The strength of the article was the credibility of the author. With this credibility the readers are able to take a more serious approach in understanding the author’s point. There are no weaknesses in the article. The facts discussed by the author are successful in giving a broader sense of understanding to the reader. The discussion fully unwraps the argument with credibility. Protecting Freedom of Expression on the Campus
Summary The article circulates around the event that occurred at Harvard University. Two students of the university hung Confederate flags in public view. The article describes the tremendous effect that event had on the university as a whole. A great majority of the article includes a discussion by former Harvard President Derek Bok. Bok discusses the argument on whether students truly have free of speech at Harvard. Thesis Derek Bok states that the status of “freedom of speech” is complex as a whole, and has no real stability in present day. Support The author Derek Bok discusses the “freedom of speech” that is being argued on the campus of Harvard University. One of the arguments made by Box is the amount of “freedom” that students at the university have. The two students that hung the Confederate flags in their dorms, received an ill response. People were appalled at what the students did. From this event came the argument on how much “freedom” of speech the students actually had. The majority of the university was conflicted with the event; this brought a massive argument to the community. The university challenged the amount of “freedom” given to the students. Both faculty and students debated on whether something offensive to most would be deemed prohibited on campus. Bok argues that while students do have the “freedom of speech” , certain things are off putting and should not be presented. Warrants The author expects the audience to have an understanding of what “freedom of speech” is to the general public and to them specifically. The audience needs to have a relation to the topic in order to fully understand what the author is arguing. In order for the readers to agree with the argument being made by the author, they need to have an open mind to what “freedom of speech” really is. If readers believe that “freedom of speech” is completely open to everything, whether it’s offensive or not, they will have issues agreeing with the author. By having an open mind, and agreeing with the limit of what “freedom” people have, readers are able to understand where the author is coming from. Conclusion The article shows great strength in that; the author is knowledgeable about the subject at hand. Bok is able to fully discuss the event with his personal attachment to it. The familiarity he has with the university by being the president allows him to make a good statement in the argument. There are no weaknesses in the article, the author describes both sides of the issue, which include having unlimited “freedom of speech” and having limited “freedom of speech”. Overall the author is able to fully discuss his argument. "The Flight from Conversation" Summary Sherry Turkle, the author of the article “The Flight from Conversation” discusses the growing fascination with technology today. Technology is the new “best friend”. Forget having a conversation with your close pal, open you Twitter app and “connect” with the world. Turkle discusses the domination we have allowed technology to have in our daily lives. Aside from describing the “norm” we have created in society with technology, Turkle also expresses her deep-rooted belief against technology and the negative effect it brings into our lives. Thesis T he author declares that society has replaced their human interactions with technology. Support Sherry Turkle has studied the relationship between people and technology for over 15 years. Her experience alone adds an impressive credibility to the article. Aside from Turkle’s own research, multiple outside sources ranging from teenagers to businessmen are included in the article. The author claims that we are “alone together”, technology has taken over our lives. This statement is supported by the businessman who describes what a typical day in his office looks like. He explains the distant relationship among his co-workers at the firm. He no longer has “colleagues” at work, and prefers to dedicate his time to his email. Another sources expresses his hope of having an artificial intelligence program that will “replace” his dad when he wants to have important conversations. All these shared stories support Turkle and her claim of technology dominating every aspect of our lives. Warrants In order for the audience to have an understanding and relation to the article, they must have a history with technology. If the audience has no prior knowledge of technology and the effects it has in the lives of countless people, they will fail to comprehend the article. The belief that technology is dominating our lives, needs to be held by the audience in order for them to be convinced by the author. If the readers believe that there is no problem with technology, and that their relationship with it is completely healthy there will be no agreement with the author. Conclusion The effectiveness of the article is achieved easily without any difficulty. The experience the author holds with the subject is impressive. The credibility needed to be persuasive is achieved and the message is thoroughly expressed. The amount of years of research done by Turkle proves to be an excellent source of strength. There are no apparent weaknesses in the article. The readers that decline to accept the belief held by the author might suggest that the weakness is the strong opinion expressed in the article. But nonetheless, the general audience would be convinced by the formal and intensive research that was made. The ethos, is strong and that makes the article rich with credibility, as well as the logos, which succeeds in persuading the audience with a new belief. The article is successful and attains the desired outcome. Serve or Fail
Summary The article “Serve or Fail” discusses the argument of whether college students should be required to perform a certain amount of community service hours in order to graduate. The author describes the substantial benefits college students and communities alike would receive by the proposal of a community service requirement that would be mandatory for students who wanted to graduate. The opposition to this proposal is the idea that students would act inappropriately during this forced philanthropy. Overall the article focuses on equal sides of the arguments, discussing each one thoroughly. Thesis The author states that students should be required to perform community service in order to graduate college. Support The author has a college diploma under his belt. His knowledge of the college student life allows him to make valid points in the discussion. The author thinks that it is necessary for college students to perform community service in order to receive substantial benefits. Some of the included benefits could be gaining new knowledge relating to their major and even discovering a potential career. The author believes that college students are at a point in their life where they are able to grasp the concept of helping their communities at a more profound level. Their maturity and their ability to handle a variety of tasks allows them to make an immense impact. He strongly believes that colleges are more than able to “foster” a philanthropist type of life onto their students. The work that would be done during their college years would encourage them to continue their philanthropy even after graduating college. The implement of the rule requiring students to perform community service would be similar to the rules that students are already following in college. Students are required to complete certain courses in order to get their diploma, another rule enacted by their college would be nothing new. Their belief in the dedication and wisdom of their respective colleges would be enough to convince them of the effectiveness of the philanthropy life set by them. Warrants The author expects the audience to have an understanding of how the college life is. If the reader is not familiar with life lived by college students they will fail to understand the point that the author is making. The audience needs to have an outlook from the students’ perspective. Aside from understanding the experiences these students go through, the reader must also believe that philanthropy is beneficial. Without this belief the author’s proposal of community service being required for graduation will not be supported. Conclusion The article is successful in effectively discussing the argument. The article shows great strength in that; the author is knowledgeable about the subject at hand. Eggers is able to fully discuss the proposal of community service with his personal attachment to it. The experience that he has with being a college student allows him to make valid arguments in the discussion. There are no weaknesses in the article, the author has an abundant amount of knowledge that makes him substantially credible in the discussion. Overall the article is satisfactory in the discussion of the proposal being made. The idea is expressed thoroughly. |