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="﻿Meth Science Not Stigma" Rhetorical Analysis= Javon Bell, Katie Wilcox, Zach Dean

Establishing the Occasion
David C. Lewis, M.D. & Donald g. Miller


 * The writer establishes timeliness by discussing a trend in the media that is current.
 * As a medical and psychological researcher, he presents himself as a person who knows a great deal about the topic (ethos). Readers could respond either emotionally or academically depending on their position (pathos). We believe the writer is saying that the media doesn't know what they are talking about (logos).
 * The claim of this letter is that the media uses terms that should not be used because they are inaccurate (stated directly). The evidence includes the writer's research, research of others, and articles directly related to the topic. The writer does not use any differing views. The writer uses his evidence to support his claim. The letter does confront differing views in paragraph 9. MSH
 * The letter is primarily effective. It has several facts, rather than opinions. It also had efficient arguments (from more than one person) to back the few opinions that were presented in the paper. The paper is also more effective because of the use of ethos (the writer opens with his credentials).