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University, and both is interested in school improvement. I also learned that in making arguments
or if you are attempting to persuade someone, your argument must be sensible and meaningful
with proper claims and grounds, connecting to each other. I learned in another perspective in ITC
that when making an essay or arguing about something, we must consider the traditions, cultures,
and perspective of others for we might not share the same view and perspective about the topic
and stating each part (claims and grounds) clear and understandable to the other party. It is hard
to share what we believe in and convince others especially in a diverse cultural environment, but
by correct and proper argument, we can convince almost anyone to share our beliefs, to
somehow let them think that our words or arguments make sense at all (as long as they are open-
minded and willing to learn).
Reference:
Lapp, D., & Fisher, D. (2012, April). Persuasion = Stating and Arguing Claims
Well. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy , 641-644.