1. Study the general nature of argument, the use of exposition in argument, the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning, the difference between assertion and proof, attack and refutation. Be practical and not technical in this work. Choose subjects calculated to stimulate thought on topics of the day; draw as largely as possible from school life in order to demonstrate the value of the work.
2. Emphasize the value of structure here as well as in pure exposition.
3. Practice in writing of speeches, in whole or in parts; openings, refutations, conclusions, appeals to the feelings.
4. Show the value of appropriate style.
5. Vary the special work of the term by occasional papers on topics suggested by the literature work, provided they are of live interest and such as to provoke discussion.
Second Term.
Special Work.
1. Review of the different forms of writing taught throughout the course, to test power and to unify impressions.
2. Four longer papers than heretofore, one of each kind of discourse.
3. Briefer exercises are needed.