Essentials of Argument

by Wood, Nancy V.

• ISBN13: 9780136003335
• ISBN10: 0136003338
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

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 are introduced early; students learn to locate, print, and evaluate online materials and avoid plagiarism. Appendices teach MLA and APA styles, summarize major ideas about argument, and provide a list of 100 potential topics for argument papers.

Table of Contents

Understanding Argument and Conducting Research	p. 1
Recognizing Argument and Finding Issues	p. 3
The Rhetorical Situation: Understanding Audience and Context	p. 27
Learning More about Issues: Research, Reading, Thinking, Writing	p. 45
Writing the Exploratory Paper	p. 76
Using Argument Theory for Reading and Writing	p. 101
The Toulmin Model of Argument: Understanding the Parts	p. 103
The Types of Claims: Establishing Purpose and Organization	p. 130
The Types of Proof: Supporting the Claim	p. 148
Writing the Argument Analysis Paper: Review and Synthesis	p. 176
Writing and Presenting Arguments	p. 199
Writing the Rogerian Argument Paper	p. 201
Writing the Researched Position Paper	p. 219
Creating Visual and Oral Arguments	p. 237
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	p. 1
Recognizing Argument and Finding Issues	p. 3
A Definition of Argument	p. 4
Why Study Argument	p. 5
Recognizing Traditional and Consensual Argument	p. 6
Evaluating Traditional and Consensual Argument	p. 8
Distinguish Between Ethical and Unethical Argument	p. 9
What Is Your Personal Style of Argument?	p. 10
Under What Conditions Does Argument Work Best?	p. 12
Under What Conditions Does Argument Fail?	p. 15
Engaging with Issues	p. 16
Review Questions	p. 21
Class Activities and Writing Assignments	p. 21
Essay for Analysis	p. 21
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Is for ldquo;Absentrdquo;	p. 24
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	p. 27
Analyze the Rhetorical Situation When You Read an Argument	p. 27
Example of an Analysis of a Rhetorical Situation From the Readerrsquo;s Point of View	p. 27
Use the Rhetorical Situation When You Write an Argument	p. 31
Conducting an Audience Analysis	p. 35
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