Process

Results of Survey

In a survey of 12 students in a Midwestern college, i found that, all participants believe in and acknowledge climate change. Of those responses, most individuals believe this issue is more important for American society than it is to them personally. Very few know a a great deal about climate change; the majority claim they do not know enough. 75% of those surveyed believe that climate change is an issue that should be dealt with by the government and on a national level.


ENGL 1001 UCBA, (2018), Survey on Climate Change. [in class survey]

How does your claim address the problem:

My solution is to implement plans to rectify the current state of climate change on a governmental and international level. By acknowledging the issue and requiring individuals to participate in recycling etc. those people will then become more aware of climate change and more motivated to improve the situation


In what ways does your claim focus on the main causes or effects in your question:

My claim focuses briefly on the causes of climate change, however, uses more of the effects to convince the reader that this issue is important and needs to be resolved.


Why will this claim matter to your intended audience? how will it contribute to ongoing discussions about your topic:

This claim will educate the general population, support the claims and views of environmental preservation groups, and open the eyes of public officials that have the ability to take initiative on a governmental level.


How will your claim help your audience understand the causes or effects of the phenomenon, trend, or event you are analyzing:

My claim will educate the audience on the causes and effects of climate change in order to show them where the errors are made and how to begin to rectify the damages caused by this issue.

Stakeholders

    1. inhabitants of Earth (people, animals)
      1. scientists
      2. politicians
      3. news
    2. Scientists/researchers
    3. business or groups that produce pollution
      1. Boboc, D., Angheluta, P. S., & Pârgaru, I. (2015). GREEN ECONOMY IN THE CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE. Calitatea, 16, 407-412. Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/1667180154?accountid=2909
    4. politicians/public officials/ Congress
      1. scientists
      2. other politicians
      3. public opinion

4. Environmental Organizations

1. scientists

2. activist groups

Stakeholder Management

  • people who are effected by the situation and the decisions made
    • identify stakeholders
    • document needs
    • analyze their influence/interests
    • manage stakeholders expectations
    • take action
    • review and repeat

Classical Argument

  • thesis, antithesis, rebuttal

Rogerian Argument*******

  • not a fight, a negotiated understanding, various perspectives
  • consensus
    • problem
    • opposing viewpoint
    • validation of opposition
    • your position
    • validation of your position
    • benefits of your positions
  • objective perspective
  • Sections
    • problem
    • perspectives
    • proposed solution
    • statement of benefits
  • Sources