Crafting a Logical Argument Using Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

Understanding How Ethos, Pathos, and Logos Work Together to Craft an Effective Argument

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The content above focuses on all three aspects of logical thought and appeals.  See the links below for lessons focused on each individual style of appeals.

1. Logos Specific Lessons
• Focused Information Specific to Logos
2. Pathos Specific Lessons
• Focused Information Specific to Pathos
3. Ethos Specific Lessons
• Focused Information Specific to Ethos

Crafting a Logical Argument
When you are writing an argument essay, you need to assert your argument using various appeals, pointing out fallacies in the oppositions' argument, and providing logical reasoning through the use of scholarly sources.
See the handouts in the content links below to understand all aspects of crafting a logical argument.

• Toulmin Model for Argument Construction
• Persuasive Arguments in Essays—Basics to Follow
• REASON
• FACTS / CLAIMS
• Gathering and Using Evidence
• EVIDENCE
• 3 Ways to Persuade
• Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
• Errors in Reasoning
• Fallacies