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Essentials of Argument

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ISBN-10: 0136003338

ISBN-13: 9780136003335

Edition: 2nd 2009

Authors: Nancy V. Wood

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"More perspectives on argument than any other concise writing guide," "Best-selling argument author Nancy V. Wood offers a concise presentation of how to write persuasively." This efficient text provides instruction in reading, critical thinking, and writing about argumentative issues in a clear, student-friendly manner. Students will learn to identify topics of personal and social consequence, to read and form reactions and opinions of their own, to analyze a potential audience, and to write argument papers that express their individual view and perspective. "Essentials of Argument, 2e," contains ten chapters, each accompanied by class exercises and writing assignments. Research methods…    
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Book details

List price: $61.60
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 12/29/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 360
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English

Understanding Argument and Conducting Research
Recognizing Argument and Finding Issues
The Rhetorical Situation: Understanding Audience and Context
Learning More about Issues: Research, Reading, Thinking, Writing
Writing the Exploratory Paper
Using Argument Theory for Reading and Writing
The Toulmin Model of Argument: Understanding the Parts
The Types of Claims: Establishing Purpose and Organization
The Types of Proof: Supporting the Claim
Writing the Argument Analysis Paper: Review and Synthesis
Writing and Presenting Arguments
Writing the Rogerian Argument Paper
Writing the Researched Position Paper
Creating Visual and Oral Arguments
Color Portfolio of Visual Arguments and Questions for Discussion and Writing
How to Document Sources Using MLA and APA Styles 265
Summary Charts 319
One Hundred Topics That Generate Issues 331
Understanding Argument and Conducting Research
Recognizing Argument and Finding Issues
A Definition of Argument
Why Study Argument
Recognizing Traditional and Consensual Argument
Evaluating Traditional and Consensual Argument
Distinguish Between Ethical and Unethical Argument
What Is Your Personal Style of Argument?
Under What Conditions Does Argument Work Best?
Under What Conditions Does Argument Fail?
Engaging with Issues
Review Questions
Class Activities and Writing Assignments
Essay for Analysis
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A student argues against attendance policies in college that penalize students by lowering their grades for excessive absences
The Rhetorical Situation: Understanding Audience and Context
Analyze the Rhetorical Situation When You Read an Argument
Example of an Analysis of a Rhetorical Situation From the Readerrsquo;s Point of View
Use the Rhetorical Situation When You Write an Argument
Conducting an Audience Analysis
Determine the Audienc<$$$>