Argument of Fact

For my argument of fact, I chose the article, "Officials expect storm of voters for the elections," by Anthony Spangler, and it is from the Star Telegram. This article basically just talks about how officials are expecting a huge turnout at the polling place this year since the presidential election is getting more attention than normal. It says that the turnout in March primaries was about 33% of the county's registered voters, which is the highest percentage for a primary in 20 years. Also, officials are expecting a higher turnout of voters because more people are asking to volunteer at the local party offices-- about four times the normal number. Both parties are working very hard to get people registered to vote. As of now, 30,000 new voters have registered since March. This article not only gives these facts to the reader, but it also includes helpful information on how to register to vote, when the deadline is, and how to find your polling location. I think this article fulfills the qualities of an argument of fact based on what chapter seven says. Although it does not really challenge beliefs and assumptions, it does make the public aware of information, and it educates the reader. This article also follows the Toulmin argument. It makes a claim and then gives supporting evidence and good reasons as to why this claim is true.