This course is an introduction to the study of human development and consumer needs, values, and goals in relationship to natural, man-made, and behavioral systems. The course is writing intensive. There will be several writing requirements that will be fulfilled throughout the course of the semester.

Course Topics Include:

• Introduction
• Critical Analysis
• History of Argumentation and an Evaluations and Proposals
• Introduction to the Study of Arguments
• Constructing a Definition Argument
• The Elements of Argumentations
• Constructing a Causal Argument
• Building the Case
• Revising and Proofing Your Paper
• Establishing Credibility and Appealing to Emotion