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• What is the issue/myth that interests you? What about this issue interests you?What is the controversy within the issue? What is your argument?

The usage of Ritalin for treating hyperactive children and adults. It is interesting because it is a drug that alters people’s moods. The controversy is that some people believe that the drug doesn’t do anything but make the person less sociable and depressed instead of allowing them to concentrate harder, but others believe that it is needed for “hyperactive children”. I am arguing that Ritalin and drugs like it are not needed for “hyperactive children”.

• My case: (write a one-paragraph description of your case without analyzing it)

I personally have seen the effects of this drug on people I know. Before taking the drug they were normal, happy, and enjoyed life. After going on the medicine for a couple of weeks they started to seem depressed, they wouldn’t smile as often or laugh.

• Answer the following questions:

• What is your purpose of your argument? Refer to the noted pages and chose from the following:
• Arguing Definition L&R Ch. 9 (especially pgs. 160-164)
• Arguing to Evaluate L&R Ch. 10 (especially pgs. 190-191)
• Arguing Cause and Effect L&R Ch. 11 (especially pgs. 219-223)
• Arguing a Proposal L&R Ch. 12 (especially pgs. 248-252)
• Now that you know your purpose, what area of the issue/myth you’ve chosen will you focus on? Why this area?
• I will be focusing on whether the drugs benefits outweigh the detriments not only to the individual but to those they are in contact with.

• Now that you’ve chosen your purpose, read the chapter that coincides with that type of argument, and then answer the following questions:

• What rhetorical strategies do you think would be most beneficial to use considering your purpose, audience, and issue/myth?

Using personal stories for pathos and expert opinions for logos.