Analyzing Purpose

Analyzing Purpose

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In this blog post I will be writing about the purpose of my public argument.

Free write on goal of argument:

I would like people to feel more educated as a result of more article. My argument will be including a lot of statistics so I would like that my audience to recognize the hard evidence that backs my argument and what these statistics mean. I also want the readers to be able to look past the examples of when social media has gone wrong due to the statistics I provide. These examples will be used o try to trigger an emotional reaction from readers. If readers see that social media has ruined some businesses it could potentially draw an emotional reaction.

Plausible Reactions:

• People will see the value of social media for businesses
• People will have a emotional reaction due to the examples
• People will learn how businesses are using social media
• People will ponder what the best way to use social media is
• People will form their own opinion after seeing arguments for both sides

Not Plausible Reactions:

• People will be emotionally moved by statistics
• People will be inspired to take a stand
• People will see no value in social media for businesses

Cause and Effect

• Reaction: People will learn how businesses are using social media
• Accomplish: If people learn how businesses are using social media then they will be able to participate in the debate more actively.
• Then: There will be more people with knowledge on the topic which will improve the debate overall. If more opinions are being heard then the debate will be much better.

Audience:

The audience that I am leaning toward is the people who are constantly using social media. I feel that this audience knows little on the topic so it would be very informational for them. I think they would be very interested in seeing how businesses use social media to reach them on the platforms they are checking hourly. I am also considering an audience of advertisers/businesses owners/ and those who study social media. This would become a debate where those participating in the debate would have much more knowledge on the subject. The advertisers and business owners would mostly likely aid me in advancing my cause.