Outline Chapter 1

Everything is an Argument:

Invitational Arguments- Such arguments are interested in inviting others to join in mutual
exploration based on respect.

Rogerian Argument- approaches audiences in nonthreatening ways, finding common ground

and establishing trust among those who disagree about issues.

Types of arguments
Arguments to inform
Arguments to explore
Argument to make decisions

Forensic arguments- common in business, government and academia.

Occasions for an argument
1. Past- Forensic- What happened in the past?- Court decisions, legal briefs, legislative
hearings, Investigative reports, academic studies
2. Future- Deliberative- What should be done in the future?- White papers, Proposals, bills,
regulations, mandates
3. Present- Epideictic- Who or what deserves praise or blame?- Eulogies,graduation,
speeches, inaugural address roasts