Reading Logic

“The Greek word logos has several different meanings. It can mean ‘word, thought, reason, or order’ ” (Writing and Rhetoric pg. 70). Logos is what causes the reader to see the writer’s logic. It’s what allows the reader to see where the writer was coming from. It helps the reader see why one should believe what the author believes.

In the article Congratulations, Graduate. Now Leave the USA, the USA Today explores the issue of refusing jobs to immigrants. It says “Around this time each year, thousands of foreign students graduate with science and engineering degrees from U.S. universities. Many are eager to start in America and contribute to the U.S economy. So does the United States welcome them with open arms? No, the government tells thousands of them to hit the road—and take their sought-after skills and brainpower to countries and companies that compete with the USA” (par.1-2). The article goes on to explore the idea that this is self-defeating policy—allowing other countries to make a profit at America’s expense. The USA Today journalist gives points that are crucial to the argument and oftentimes includes links so that one can continue to read up on the issue. The author not only clearly states his case, but he also makes it so that the reader can see through his thought process and logic.