Assignment #11- Analyzing and Writing Arguments

• After analyzing the Gary Taubes' essay "What If It's All Been A Big Fat Lie?" I have learned that quoting valid sources is key to providing a successful argument. In his essay, Taubes quotes a fairly large amount of people who have experience in the topic of health and diets. This provides the audience with information from educated people, not just statements that the author deems to be facts. By being able to quote legit sources that can support your argument, your arguments is much more effective.
• In the essay, "Organ Sales Will Save Lives" by Joanna MacKay, she seems incredibly biased in her argument that third world countries should be allowed to sell their organs for money. She barely tries to provide and solutions to counter arguments that exist against this idea, and only seems to care about having more organs for the rest of the world to by by taking advantage of poorer countries, instead of their well being. This greatly weakens her argument as someone who comes off as biased does not care about both sides. I have learned that in order to provide a successful argument, you must include both sides.
• I analyzed "Some Like It Hot" by Lawrence Lessig. In this essay, Lessig speaks in a very self-assuring tone that allows the readers to build a sense of trust towards him and his argument. By citing facts, and being upfront about his position all while staying honest, the reader will trust him more, and in turn agree with the point that he is making. I learned from this that if you take care in building a sense of trust with your readers, they will have a higher chance in believing your argument and siding with you.