My Reasoning: Is It Relevant To The Cause?

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Moreover, this evidence will help me to acknowledge other’s point of view, and continue to be respectful when responding in the course room to support my peers. In addition, throughout this course, my capstone, and in my professional life I will address the argument by using a warrant to show that my reasoning is relevant to the cause. Booth, Colomb, and Williams (2008) noted that “a warrant is a statement that connects a reason to a claim. It is important issue, because readers may challenge not just the truth of a reason but its relevance as well” (p. 152). For instance, I will use logic to justify my reasoning so that communication can be cleared and specific. Thus, the communication will create a connection from the writer to the reader.

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