Conrad Keezer's Journal number four,

In Chapter fourteen, we are introduced to a new way of writing; A classical argument. This style of writing focuses on persuading your audience, who may initially be opposed, or supportive of your position before reading your paper. There Are two main aspects of this. First, the ability to seek out the truth. A writer must be committed to this at all times, to be able to let go of one's own certainties, in favor of finding the truth of an issue. However, the next critical function is the ability to be certain of our position and claims, and to get others to change their views on the subject.
When making an argument, a writer will most probably make unstated assumptions about the values and beliefs of the audience. When the writer makes this assumption, which could be spelled out in the thesis of the argument, the writer also may need to more accurately define their claim in the thesis. The audience may disagree with this unstated assumption, and unless the writer states it, and defends it, then the whole argument could collapse.
In using evidence for an argument, there are several methods that a writer can use. The first example could be something from personal experience. Having an emotional connection to an event may offer the writer an advantage on an issue, and an added ability to appeal to an audience.
Another method would be to summarize a research paper that someone else did, and to include it in your paper. This could also be very effective because having a research paper, especially if it is from a prestigious source, could go a long way to backing up your claim in the argument.
The Writer could also use statistics that have been done by other independent agencies to support or verify their claims. Statistics could be quite helpful in this manner.
When using these various methods, a writer must ensure several points. That the articles are Recent, the articles cited should be the most up to date information available on a subject. Relevant; the sources should be relevant to the point you are making, and should not deter the course of the argument. Impartial; While it may be difficult to obtain completely impartial evidence, evidence that is obtained from scholarly journals is more impartial then perhaps a newspaper article, that may carry a bias in the issue. Sufficient; the Writer should have several different sources to make a justification of a point, this will help prevent hasty generalizations.
In Writing a classical argument, appeals to Ethos, Pathos, and Logos are key as well. Using vivid language for pathos and providing powerful examples are two elements that can help an argument. However, something important to remember is that when a writer is making an appeal to Pathos, it is most effective as an appeal to the audience's values and beliefs.
There are also several types of argument methods. There are Definitional issues, particular cases or events that fit into a certain category. Causal issues, issues that ask a question about a policy or idea, and try and figure out what the results of that idea or policy are.
Overall, a review of chapter fourteen shows that the focus of the chapter, is to help an individual develop skills to understand, and write a classical argument.