This unit focuses on finding an ethical believe that exists within your own career field, profession, or field of study, and then making an argument based upon this code. We have learned two ways of making arguments so far: the traditional Toulmin structure and the Rogerian structure that focuses more on compromise.
Now, let's add a slightly different twist on argument: ethical argument, which is based on the idea of establishing a shared set of beliefs between the audience and the writer. This is perhaps best displayed by the long-standing series of public essays in the This I Believe project.
To understand this format, please do the following:
Use the readings you've selected to complete the Research Quiz this week.