Argument as Conversation-- Reading Response

In Argument as Conversation Stuart Greene explains ways to construct an argument for students and writers. He argues that in order to construct a good argument you must identify an issue, meaning meaning what is the conflict, identify the situation, meaning what is the context in which the issue is based, and you must frame a good question that is answerable with the tools you are given. he also talks about framing which ought to highlight key point within your argument using other people's texts. Framing also causes you to name your position, offer definition and description of the principle in which your argument is based, specifies your argument, and helps organize your thoughts and the readers understanding of your writing. Overall Greene suggests that the writer keep his or hers writings well organized and maintaining focus on the topic or issue they are writing about and define they're position and views on the topic.

Argument As Coversation-- Questions for Discussion and Journaling

2.     Greene quotes the passage again to emphasize the key points of Burke's commentary. Burke's metaphor explains how all arguments are connected and are defined by our position along with any support we have for our argument and the new perspectives and ideas we bring to the conversation. It presensts arguments as a single issue with multiple sides and opinions which gains support from many different sources with new ideas joining constantly.

3.     Framing is using other people's texts and research to support the claims within your argument. Greene uses the metaphor to explain how framing can help you as a writer to bring out the important ideas within your writings using framing techniques. This is important to Greene because he is explaining these techniques in order to help us become better writers. Framing helps writers express clearly to the readers what they are trying to convey.

2.     I feel it does convey a conversation towards students attempting to create a well written argument. Greene frames his arguments by using other peoples works as examples of the techniques he is teaching, and yes, "practicing what he preaches" seeing as the intire passsage is an example of the strategies he is conveying to the readers.