For my argument essay I am currently planning on using the issue of deforestation, specifically in the Brazilian rainforest. I am obviously against deforestation and my essay is an attempt to argue that point to the best of my ability. I think deforestation should be halted in order to better preserve the biodiversity of the Amazon. Deforestation leads to the destruction of ecosystems and all of their inhabitants. It also destroys various sorts of trees, which greatly contribute to oxygen in our atmosphere and hold significant historical value as well. My sources come from a variety of organizations and articles, some of which I am surprised I found. I want to use a few National Geographic articles along with online publications from a couple organizations, one of which is Greenpeace. There is also a government site through NASA that has an article pertaining to the destruction of forests. I have yet to do a background check on some of my sources, but I think government websites (NASA) are credible without looking deeply into their background.
The topic of deforestation is timely because it is still an ongoing process that has irreversible effects on the planet and the people of this planet. When I refer to deforestation I am referring to human driven deforestation, such as logging, not natural deforestation caused by the inevitable processes of erosion and forest fires. People know deforestation exists, but most of us do not know the extent to which it is carried out and the dramatic effect it has on the planet. I believe if society is better informed of the problem people will work harder to counteract it or maybe at least consider using products of deforestation more efficiently. I want to write this paper to convince people to take somewhat a stand against the deforestation of the Brazilian rain forest and acknowledge that human deforestation is a problem that plagues countries across the globe. The connection I feel with my topic is one of observation. I have been increasingly more aware of the problem and do not wish to see it continue in the manner it is being carried out. I greatly desire to see the Amazon and I would not want to see the barren wasteland of roots and dirt it is becoming.
2 comments:
This is a good write up. I think you consciously addressed all each of the questions, in viewing your answers I think that you are going to have a pretty interesting paper. The key points you have stated already make me want to learn more about deforestation. It kind of reminds me of the book that Dr. Seuss wrote called, "The Lorax." I know some musicians have used the story of The Lorax in some albums and lyrics such as Michael Franti and Rage Against the Machine. With your topic you could also utilize the familiar story, it might establish some pathos with the reader. Good luck writing your paper!
I totally agree with Kelsey on this one. You definitely have a high degree of logos going on in your argument that make me want to know more facts! But, I also think that you need to include some pathos in your argument. Since you are using some of your sources from The National Geographic, I'm sure it will not be a problem to find some really good anecdotes in there closely related to your topic, which I think is brilliant, especially if it is something you are actually researching in for your major. Also you go on about how "humans" are causing deforestation, make sure you refute your point well to not leave out your audience and causing them to think that your argument is a bias one.
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