Make sure your post answers all parts of the prompt as thoroughly as possible. T

Make sure your post answers all parts of the prompt as thoroughly as possible. T

Make sure your post answers all parts of the prompt as thoroughly as possible. This discussion board has a minimum word requirement of 150 words for your initial post.
The purpose of this discussion board is to help you “flesh out” an idea for your argumentative essay.
After reviewing Norton Ch. 13, particularly, p. 183 – 187, please include the following in your initial post:
-3 issues that concern you as a person.
-determine the Rhetorical Situation for writing about your top issue of concern.
-draft a proposed thesis statement for your position.
Considering the Rhetorical Situation
Purpose: What are you trying to?
-Persuade your audience?
-Change their minds?
Audience: Who is your intended audience?
-What do they know / believe about the issue?
-How personal is this for them?
-What common ground can you find?
Stance: What is your attitude on the topic?
-How do you want your audience to perceive your attitude?
-How do you want your audience to perceive you?
– As an authority?
– As someone like them?
– As calm or reasonable?
– As impassioned or angry?