Introduction

Five steps of persuasion: establishing credibility, acknowledging the audience’s position, constructing a rationale, transplanting root elements, and asking for a response.

Defining my position and supporting evidence, including the results of your survey.

Does your organization offer tele working?
Yes 6
No 4
Do you currently telework?
Yes 6
No 4
How long have you been teleworking?
More than 3 years
0
2 – 3 years
2
1 – 2 years
3
Less than a year

Do you think that Telecommuting will be the new way that jobs are performed in the next ten years?
Yes 6
No 4
What is the estimated annual cost savings to your employer by having you telework?
More than $500,000
0
Between $100,000 and $500,000
1
Between $10000 and $100,000
4
Less than $10,000
1
How has your productivity changed since you began teleworking?
Yes 4
No 2
What are the greatest benefits you have realized from teleworking?
Better Employee retention / recruiting
0
Better Operational Continuity
2
Better Quality of Life
4
Higher productivity
4
Less Absenteeism

Less commuting
6
More flexible work schedule
6
Other

Is teleworking good or bad?
Yes 6
No 4

Evidence for the reader to reach the expected conclusion in each argument

Argument validity and formal and informal fallacies in the argument