Justin Bonus's Paper
What is the claim?
What is the claim?
The main point of the essay is that Universal Healthcare is
a good idea. The Thesis is stated clearly in the last sentence of the introductory
paragraph. “..It is now time for health care to become universal.”
What Support does the writer offer for the claim?
The author makes point that of how successful the systems of
Universal Healthcare has been in other countries. The author also makes the
point of how governmental involvement in other aspects of our health and safety
such as firefighting and policing programs were decided to be necessary for all
regardless of financial status and the same principals should apply to
healthcare.
How evenhandedly does the writer present the issue?
The author addresses the arguments made against Universal
Healthcare and responds to those concerns with more information about the
subjects of concern that may not be taken into account by those arguing against
it. The author acknowledged the arguments and responded reasonably. The author
avoids sweeping generalizations and gives specific information.
What authorities or sources of outside information does the writer use?
The author makes use of information given by the World Health
Organization, the American Medical Student Association, United States Census Bureau,
Statista (a statistics website), and other resources to provide outside and
accurate information regarding the issue. He uses the statistical information
to help argue regarding the costs of healthcare. Etc.
How does the writer address you as the reader?
The writer gives a good lead into the topic and assumes basic
knowledge of the reader. The reader does not need to be knowledgeable about the
topic to be able to understand the argument that was given. The quote in the beginning
was a great lead into the paper for the subject.
Elizabeth Stallings's Paper
What is the claim?
The author makes the claim that it
would be better and more beneficial to not declaw cats.
What Support does the writer offer for the claim?
The Author makes the point that it
is not necessarily in the best interest of the pet. “Claws are the cat’s first
line of defense…” The author also points out that the procedure can affect the
cat in various ways such as the need to relearn its balance and phantom pains
after the procedure.
How evenhandedly does the writer present the issue?
The Author presents the issue effectively
fairly making an valid point about how it effects the cats. There are possibly
a few counterarguments that can be noted or addressed such as to how someone
may still get hurt without their cat being declawed etc. Without acknowledging
it directly she does address it in some way by offering an alternative to the
procedure.
What authorities or sources of outside information does the writer use?
The Author uses information from outside
sources such as A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. She also includes information
from an article on All Feline Hospital’s website.
How does the writer address you as the reader?
She assumes no knowledge on the
reader’s part and gives appropriate information regarding the subject that allows
the reader to understand her argument. The reader is not necessarily directly
included, however given the subject if the reader is a cat owner they do feel
included.
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