Blog #1

I looked over the proposal Student Example- 1.

I agree with the argument made in this proposal. Tuition for students to go University and achieve a degree is extremely expensive, especially for those who are from out of state. On top of fees for school, books add a even heftier bill to the students, especially students in the science field who require large scientific textbooks. If being able to access the required books online would save students money, then I think it’s an idea that should be looked into. Also, as said by the student, it would be making a step towards becoming even more green campus wide.

I think the argument was fairly made; the student brought two good points forward and even addressed the issues that this proposal would face.

The audience for this proposal is the president of Arizona State University, Mr. Crow. I think he appeals to Mr. Crow’s interests when he mentions how this would aid the University to still be regarded as one a University with one of the most environmentally friendly campuses. As a president of the school I’m sure he takes pride in any innovation and recognition the school has and receives, so this would make him take more notice of this proposal. The student also states that it would help other students with the cost of school. This would appeal to his values because a main concern is always trying to keep costs of attending school as low as possible.

I believe the author’s ethos is strong, he wrote about something that as a student he is personally involved in and affected by. This means that it is something that he truly cares about and wants to see the change made.

I would think that this would be a good model for our project. The student is clear and concise about what he would like to have done, and explains the benefits and setbacks that this proposal would bring. It would obviously be very difficult to execute, but if enough people got on board it could be possible.

The student researched the expected amount of e-reader sales that would take place, and he also showed how much books are costing students on average. He maybe could have done a survey to other students asking them what they thought about his proposal. Had the percentage been high in agreeing with his proposal then he would have had a very strong argument with many students supporting his idea. The student also could have sought out how many and which publishers are on board with making e-books for the textbooks, and if the publishers used by the school right now create e-books. Having those facts could have added extra padding to his argument.