The Argument about Ethics, Fairness, or Right and Wrong

Thomas M. Sawyer University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Abstract

Four of the five issues normally involved in an argument of policy can be persuasively argued on the basis of facts. However, the fourth issue, that of fairness, might better be argued by following the organizational plan of an appellate court decision. The Supreme Court decision in Teminello vs. the United States is offered as an example. The practicality of this plan is illustrated with a student paper.

Journal
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published
1988-10-01
DOI
10.2190/694b-xjem-rf64-kr97
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