Writing Mechanics lecture is posted

29Oct09

Today’s lecture on Writing Mechanics is posted on the lectures page, if you’d like to preview it before class.

I thought our discussion Tuesday was useful — particularly your comments about how the marijuana debate exercise can help you write a better argument paper.

You identified a number of important points: Both sides in the argument had merit; we should respect worthy opponents; we should avoid setting up and knocking down straw men; we should carefully choose and evaluate the sources of our information, and try for the most credible sources.

I didn’t take notes, so does anyone have anything else to add?