The Claim Is it stated or implied? The claim is implied because it is not directly stated in the article. Even though the claim is not stated, the reader can decide what kind of claim it is because it provides a solution to the problem. Is it a claim of Fact, Value, or Policy? The article is a claim of policy because it provides a solution by stating the treatment of suicide. Does the author give reasons for making the claim? The author gives several reasons by stating the severity of the problem.
The Support What facts, statistics, expert opinions, examples, and personal experiences …show more content…
The appeals are made to the needs and values because it states what needs to be done to make improvements. It also states the
The Writer's Purpose What is the writer's purpose for writing the argument? The purpose of the author writing his argument is to provide a solution for a problem that she think is important and needs to be addressed. Why does the author want the reader to accept the claim? The author wants the reader to accept his claim because she wants them to know how to solve the problem of suicide. What does the author stand to gain if the claim is accepted? If the claim is accepted the author can gain credit for providing ways to decrease the amount of suicide attempts.
The Intended Audience Where is the argument essay published? To whom do the reasons, evidence, emotional appeals, examples, & comparisons seem targeted? The target audience is for people who are thinking about committing suicide and people who know someone that is thinking about committing …show more content…
The author uses several examples of the causes of suicide to back up his claim of policy. Is the evidence relevant, accurate, current, and typical? The evidence that is presented is accurate because she provides facts and statistics to support his claim. The information is current because the article was posted within 5 years. Are the authorities cited reliable experts? The authorities cited are reliable experts because they are scholarly sources that have been scientifically researched. Are fallacies or unfair emotional appeals used? There are no fallacies or unfair emotional appeals that are being used in the article. The article is mostly supported by facts and statistics and she is not trying to appeal to the reader’s emotions
Opposing Viewpoints Does the author address opposing viewpoints clearly, fairly,