Learning Team Discussion of Learning Objectives

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Learning Team Discussion of Learning Objectives

The learning objectives for week four include learning to develop persuasive communication by using effective language, and to develop effective arguments. We understand that learning to develop persuasive communication is the key to properly debating a topic. “Whether it's the nightly routine of convincing a picky child to eat their vegetables, or discussing the benefits of optimal amplification during a consultation with a patient, what you say, and how you say it will influence your subsequent interactions and whether or not people will act in ways you desire. “Morris, Rob “Keys to effective Persuasion”. http://laboratory-manager.advanceweb.com/Article/Key-to-Effective-Persuasion-3.aspx. (Oct/2003).

Effective arguments come from two main points, knowing the subject and having the ability to persuade the audience with your viewpoint. “Even when common ground cannot be found, a debate about the relative merits of competing value systems is far preferable and more constructive than the, "might-makes-right" pursuit of purely selfish motives. It is, therefore, important that we identify common values which enjoy widespread support across political and religious boundaries, as well as strategies for moving intractable conflicts toward constructive moral debate. It is such a debate that will lead, over time and perhaps over generations, to evolutionary changes in a society's fundamental values.” Author unknown. “Crafting effective Persuasive Arguments” http://www.colorado.edu/conflict/peace/treatment/usepersn.htm (1998)

To explain our team’s thoughts on this matter is rather moot, however; what we have identified as a team is that identifying through research proper and valid information is going to be the ground work of an effective persuasive paper. We have also identified that our delivery method, submitted through a...