Gordon Adam's petition to wave the university mathematics requirement should be granted because he uses the three defining features of argument to provide details for his argument. The defining features Adam's uses is justifying claims, adds both product and process, and combines truth seeking and persuasion. He justifies his claim by clearly stating his argument and supporting it with details. An example of this is he said he didn't need algebraic skills for his career in law. He already completed algebra and scored the highest on a test out of the whole class, so he thinks it shouldn't be required to take two more math classes to graduate.
Adam's uses both product and process by stating his argument against taking the math classes. He repeats the statement "Why do I need college algebra (MAT-117)?" this gives the audience an understanding that he wants a reason why he has to take the course. He also uses truth seeking and persuasion to state his argument. He tells the truth by telling his college experience and his goal of becoming an attorney. The persuasion is saying math shouldn't be required, and I'm sure most people would agree with this.Adam's petition should be granted because of his uses of the three defining features of argument.
