Using Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein’s model of “entering the conversation” in your writing has two insightful advantages. This model makes it easier for writers (especially beginners) to enter the world of argumentative writing by providing templates that are simple to use and effectively format the argument that they are trying to make. Secondly, through this model, writers will be able to create more engaging writing. Birkenstein and Graff stress the importance of finding “a way of entering a conversation with others’ views- with something ‘they say'”. (4) By doing so, you will be able to relate to a wider group of readers, thus making your writing more impactful.

I agree with the fact that learning to look at artwork can help us analyze other situations. Being able to study art thoroughly trains you to investigate. Once you have become accustomed to looking at every detail in a piece of artwork and can formulate questions about the inconsistencies you find, that will be able to translate into your everyday life. Other situations or jobs where you need to be extremely detailed oriented will come easier to you since you have already developed core those skills.