Chapter sixteen in Lunsford et al 2009 comprises of various sources as evidence to support one’s argument. But what exactly counts as evidence?
For the sake of arguments, Lunsford explains of two different types of evidence and research. According to our class’ holy book, the two are firsthand evidence and secondhand evidence.
Under the firsthand evidence portion lies five types of similar, yet very different firsthand evidence. They are the following: Observations, Interviews, Surveys and Questionnaires, Experiments, and finally Personal Experience.
Observations- are based on what you saw with your own eyes, then record it all down on a piece of paper... at the same time, make sure your observations are relevant directly to your claim. Be sure to write down specific date, time, and place to further help your claim.
Interviews- is considered firsthand because you see or hear it ‘firsthand’ from another for his or her expert opinion, biological information, or suggestions.
Surveys and Questionnaires- can really boost your argument because the ‘evidence’ is based on a group of people’s answers. The questions are usually relevantly easy to use and to understand and includes ‘yes or no’ answers or scaled answers (on a scale from 1 to 5).
Experiments- can be of any caliber from severely exact controlled conditions to loose-controlled environments. It also reflects the conductor’s creativity. Experiments often offer concrete information that can extremely aid the argumentative claim.
Personal Experience- is pretty much self- explanatory and “can serve as powerful evidence when it’s appropriate to the subject, to your purpose, and to the audience.” however if your personal experience is the only factor you have to support your argument, the overall degree of your argument probably would not be a good one.
Secondhand evidence only has two branches: Library Sources and Online Sources. While these two are most commonly used by us, academic students...probably more goes for the latter.
As long as I’ve been writing, I would say I use my own personal experience and online sources to strengthen my claim. That way, I develop my pathos, ethos, and logos. I would also like to think I establish my own credibility in my personal experience. I strongly believe in narrating a story and linking it to information found from sources online will better connect to the audience.
While all the other aspects of firsthand evidence and research are respectable and probably will carry just as equally well. I frankly prefer to use my own personal experience and online sources mainly because it is not difficult and pretty much straightforward.
i like your style of writing and i like your connection between chapter 16 and pathos, ethos, and logos
ReplyDeleteI learned an interesting thing- a lot of people use their personal experiences to solidify their pieces. Also how you use your writings, and apply it to pathos, ethos or logos. I never really thought a lot of people would use that method to use for their writing pieces. Very interestingly written though, K.
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ReplyDeleteSometimes people will pick on your argument if you use personal experience. They'll say something along the lines of, "What do you know on the subject? Why is YOUR experience relevant?"
ReplyDeletei agree very strongly with your ending.
ReplyDeleteI believe you just summarized entire chapter into several short paragraphs. Yes, you have told the point and thesis of chapter sixteen, but I'm not convinced enough about your opinion towards the most important part of the chapter. You provided a good bread, but you haven't cut and put the butter inside. That's what I think.
ReplyDeleteYou have nice connection to pathos, ethos, and logos. I like this picture. picture always grab my eyes.
ReplyDeleteI think it is interesting that you said you use personal experience the most in your writing. For me, I usually don't use personal experience, but I try to include them more.
ReplyDeleteI liked your ending and it summarizes your blog nicely.
ReplyDeleteNice pointing everything out then ending it with what you thought was important. am with you on personal experiences!! :]
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