Informative Article - Global Warming

The purpose of this article is to inform people about global warming by providing a basic definition, the general consensus by the scientific community, and some of the causes and effects. The audience is people who may have an interest in environmental concerns and the health of the planet and are interested in learning more. This article is using the rhetorical appeals, logos and ethos, by providing facts that are backed up by scientists and also by including links to other articles that support the fact that global warming is real and affecting the earth. It also may be using pathos because it provides links to articles showing how global warming affects animals and people on earth which may invoke emotion since they are being negatively affected. The mode being used is primarily text-based but also includes some visual elements. The media is digital. The style of the page is very professional and contains scientific visuals to make the site and subject seem serious and worthy of being taken seriously. The topic addressed in this article could be adapted to a documentary which could contain videos of how global warming is affecting the world and what we can do to stop it.

http://www.livescience.com/topics/global-warming