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The structure of argument / Annette T. Rottenberg, Donna Haisty Winchell, Clemson University.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Rottenberg, Annette T., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- English language--Rhetoric.
- English language.
- Persuasion (Rhetoric).
- Physical Description:
- xxxi, 495 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition:
- Eighth edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Boston : Bedford/St. Martin's, [2015]
- Contents:
- Part 1. Understanding argument.
- Approaches to argument
- Examining written arguments
- Examining multimodal arguments
- Responding to arguments
- Part 2. Analyzing the elements.
- Claims: making a statement
- Support: backing up a claim
- Warrants: examining assumptions
- Part 3. Using the elements.
- Definition: clarifying key terms
- Language: using words with care
- Logic: understanding reasoning
- Part 4. Researching and crafting argumentsd.
- Planning and research
- Drafting, revising, and presenting arguments
- Documenting sources
- Part 5. Debating the issues.
- What's in a word?: should we all pledge to end derogatory use of the word retard?
- Social responsibility: do businesses have an obligation to society?
- Science and morality: should human stem cells be used for research?
- Gender stereotypes: is the "princess" phenomenon detrimental to girls' self-image?
- Economics and college sports: should college athletes be paid?
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
- ISBN:
- 9781457662355
- 1457662353
- OCLC:
- 915775034
- Publisher Number:
- 99967978178
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