CM 1145- Making a Claim

  So a little while ago we learned how to make and support a claim for an argument. I kind of like the learning how to make an effective, convincing argument. I've had a lot of "debates" with friends before so I do enjoy learning about the process of making an argument or a claim and backing it up with evidence, and all the cool Latin/Greek( I'm not really sure) words that each part of the argument is made up of. I'm hoping that I have another opportunity this year to make a logical appeal so I can use these techniques to make a convincing point. I have always been interested in the art of persuasion, I see so many people who seem to be really good at it. The only thing that worries me about making a certain claim is that I can be kind of indecisive sometimes, I usually try to remain neutral in most situations, and I don't really like to be in the middle of an argument between two other people, and would rather just be the one arguing than just taking a side. I think it's because I try to satisfy everyone, but there are some issues that I wouldn't be so fickle with, only the unimportant ones like what should be for dinner. While thinking about this, I realized that the world would be a completely different place if people didn't argue against things like the segregation of blacks and whites, or the rights of women. It is a skill that can be used long after your education like when you are trying to get a job, your resume is basically a claim stating that you are the perfect one for the job. I guess that is pretty much everything I have to say about making arguments and claims, and I should really stop putting my entries off until after midnight...