RA

Source:
Social Science Research. The effects of affirmative action in higher education. June 2007. Vol. 36, no. 2 Mary J. Fischer and Douglas S. Massey


WATCO affimitative action on students who are placed into competitive schools without the required skills and abilities and also those who have lower academic scores than the average student.
Mary J. Fischer and Douglas S. Massey in their study found that minority students thrive at selective institutions, whatever their background.
The reason for this is because the instruction at elite colleges is usually better, the students are better academic role models, and the learning environment is more positive.

The audience: I believe these authors are speaking against those who believe affirmative is unfair to white people and is harming minorities. The authors do a pretty good job persuading the audience because they make logical sense and they also cite many other sources to back their information. The research is also pretty relevant. It is a big topic that is discussed today and it affects many people.

Ethos: Their research is pretty credible, it is peer reviewed and it is published in a nice journal. They also cite other sources and not just their own to prove their point.

Pathos: Their is not much use of emotion involved

Logos: It is a very logical argument that they make. It makes sense that minorities will do well at nice schools that are challenging but that are also very helpful.