Generalizing when making an argument in your writing is not an effective way to get inside your readers head. In order to legitimately create a reasonable argument you must steer away from being completely biased. A good writer can explain both sides of an argument but still stay true to their side of it. Being fair and reasonable is a big part of it.
There are many different ways to generalize but one that stands out to me is is assumptions which could miss-lead the reader. The way the writer explains the opposing argument tells a lot and also the level and credibility of their sources. This is a good way to tell if the writer is being biased and too extreme.
Using the readers emotions in your gain can sometimes be used unfairly and I believe I have done this in the past. After reading Hacker's take on argumentative writing will help me write my next relevant essay. I will try to clearly explain both side while I still get my message across. Multiple chapters in Rules for Writers sound repetitive but are very different also. I understand with repetition comes knowledge and mastery. If you want to write good you need to try try try again.
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