Peer Assignment

Response to Bryan Robbins

The explanation of pathos, ethos, and logos is clear and concise. The thesis statement is a run-on sentence. It would be best to break it down first and then simplify. For example, While all news is protected under freedom of speech, something must be done to curb this trend of fake news. Unfortunately, media and governments across the world produce various types of fake news. It is critical that citizens should be able to recognize fake news and rise above it instead of believing everything they hear.

In spite of the weaknesses with the thesis, the claims and rebuttals are good. The second claim is particularly interesting: the one about how people are more prone to believe something is fake if it does not align with their opinions, attitudes, worldviews, or beliefs. It is also helpful that you introduced the concept of free speech. Because free speech is protected, citizens need to be even more personally responsible for their own personal experience, but not always.

The thesis statement is solid,...

…use of force, but can also help police apprehend suspects more effectively. You also say, There are not many reasons for having body cameras, but later you say, having body cameras could do everyone good. You contradict yourself. Also, to do everyone good is too general a statement, and it would be much better if you could be more specific. It might help to outline your ideas, as it seems that you are rambling. Simply list the main reasons you support the use of body cameras, such as their association with reduced use of force, and their help in settling courtroom…