Sunday, October 28, 2012

Examples of Persuasive Articles

Here are some great examples of persuasive articles, any of which would fit the criteria for the Essay #2 assignment.  The first article is from 1977 and contains one of the examples in our rhetorical appeals handout.  The rest are from the opinion pages of the websites I've suggested. Skim through the articles and see if they spark your interest; if not, let the articles lead you to other articles on their pages. At the end if this post I've also included websites for you to search.

"The Satisfactions of Housewifery and Motherhood" by Terry Martin Hekker

"Let Detroit Go Bankrupt" by Mitt Romney

"Why I am Pro-Life" by Thomas L. Friedman

"2008 Called.  It Wants to Know What Happened to Barack Obama" by John Cook

 "Charts: Women Are Backing Obama by the Binderful" by Dave Gilson

"Mugging Our Descendants" by George F. Will

 "It's Time to Allow Doping in Sport" by Ellis Cashmore

"Should Doping Be Allowed?" Room for Debate Forum

"Who Says There Is No Solution to Bullying?" by Becky Cohn-Vargas


cnn.com
nytimes.com
washingtonpost.com
motherjones.com
huffingtonpost.com
salon.com
sltrib.com
deseretnews.com
standard.net
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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 4, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Does anyone think we should allow doping in professional sports?
    Jacob P.

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    1. MaryAnn DansieNovember 7, 2012 at 8:07 AM

      I don't think it would be fair if doping was allowed in sports. It would give people an unfair advantage.

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    2. AnonymousNovember 8, 2012 at 4:08 PM

      I can see where the argument, that doping should be allowed, comes from; and Cashmore, author of "It's time to allow doping in sport," is fairly persuasive. I personally think it shouldn't be allowed because of the health risks. If a steroid can be manufactured with minimal health risks, then I would be more willing to accept the change.

      Joanna M.

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    3. AnonymousNovember 28, 2012 at 8:31 PM

      Doping can be a good thing but it could cause problems in the future of health. It only takes one dirty nettle.

      Craig N

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    4. AnonymousDecember 10, 2012 at 11:49 PM

      Bring doping into the mix would definitely cause a huge problem in professional sports not to mention the abusive amount of doping that would occur if athletics where to get hooked on it.

      Katherine B.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 7, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    The Washington Post had tons of great articles to choose from, and a variety of different subjects!
    -Taylor M.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 20, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    What does everyone think about Lance Armstrong taking steroids?
    K Fullmer

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  4. UnknownNovember 20, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    I don't think that doping should be allowed in professional sports, but it is kinda cool that they figured it out. Scientists are so smart!
    K Fullmer

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    1. AnonymousNovember 28, 2012 at 8:35 PM

      I've been thinking of it, and in my experience as a football player. a lot of starters take vitamin packets for a boost. They would also take energy shots. Really how much different is Doping at least it is your own blood.
      Craig N

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  5. AnonymousDecember 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    I know that people think, and probobly can't, stop athletes from doping but it definately should not be allowed. It's unnatural.

    Jason O.

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  6. AnonymousDecember 16, 2012 at 1:26 AM

    Doping is a good thing for the athletes to a certain point. I think this article would have done better if it gave more statistics.
    All that are for doping, do you think that there should be a ceiling on it?

    David B

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