Chapter 5

Kyle introduced himself to the class as Professor Weiman and, just like all the other professors, gave a brief introduction to the course while the roster made its way around the desks. “This class is going to teach you how to build a strong argument for both written and oral presentations. At the end of every class we’ll argue something small, like which is the best season or whether men should leave the seat down, just to practice what you’ve learned and sharpen your skills for later. If anyone wants to argue with me mano-a-mano, my office hours are listed on the syllabus.”