1. Starting Argumentative Essays

2. What is my topic?

5. What is my argument? Coaching can be improved significantly by the international exchange of training methods Nurses from other countries can help to fight the nursing shortage Study abroad programs promote student‘s skills in various ways …

6. Who is my audience?

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9. How do I persuade? Logos – appeal to reason Pathos – appeal to emotion Ethos – the persuasive appeal of your character