Chapter 12

It is pretty obvious that a well-developed argument is essential in any research paper. Chapter 12 contains instructions on how to support your thesis statement with an accurate and unquestionable argument. Your "effective argument" is more of a game plan then just producing information about your topic. Using good reasons, authentic evidence, and authoritative appeal can construct an argument that boosts your thesis to make you, as an author, seem more legitimate. An argument can and should appeal to different parts or feelings people have. Arguments can appeal to authority, emotion, values, character, and/or logic. A well-made argument with integrity without fallacies is the best type.

A thesis statement is not as powerful without a strong, backing argument. An important part of an argument is ensuring it does not contain any fallacies. This chapter helps an author sift through their argument for questionable assumptions, misrepresentation, and careless reasoning. Some of the sources with a negative view of GNP I found in my research have fallacies based on these three categories. Even though the information may not be accurate, people can spread allegedly bad news and incorrect information through the power of assumption. This chapter can help me prove the negative articles wrong.