Chapter 14 Rhetorical Precis

In the book “Good Reasons: Researching and Writing Effective Arguments” (2012), the authors assert that writers need to be aware of when and how to and incorporate visual evidence.  The authors support their claims by the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of media, different impacts an image makes, and different design arguments for prints and multimedia.  The purpose of this chapter was to show the purpose of images in order for writers to enhance their arguments further.  The authors’ tone was practical in which, they found an advantage and disadvantage to every type of media.     

Chapter 13 Rhetorical Precis

In the book “Good Reasons: Researching and Writing Effective Arguments” (2012), Lester Faigley and Jack Selzer assert that a proposal argument is made to show what someone should or should not do something.  The authors support their claims by explaining the four components to build a proposal argument: identifying and defining the problem; stating a proposed solution; convincing readers that the proposed solution is fair and will work; and demonstrating that the solution is feasible (186).   The authors’ purpose was to show the audience the correct development of a proposal argument in order for the writer to convince their audience to take action on their proposal.  The authors’ tone in simplicity; they inform the reader on the components and they are also straightforward with their points.