Timothy W. Crusius,
Southern Methodist U. Carolyn E. Channell,
Southern Methodist U.
ISBN: 0077592204 Copyright year: 2015
Table of Contents
Part 1: Resources for Reading and Writing Arguments
1. Understanding Argument
2. Reading an Argument
3. Analyzing an Argument: The Toulmin Method
4. Writing a Critique
5. Reading and Writing about Visual Arguments
6. Writing Research-Based Arguments
7. Ethical Writing and Plagiarism
Part 2: The Aims of Argument
8. Joining the Conversation: Arguing to Inquire
9. Making Your Case: Arguing to Convince
10. Motivating Action: Arguing to Persuade
11. Resolving Conflict: Arguing to Mediate
Part 3: Two Casebooks for Argument
12. The Consumer Society: The Urge to Splurge
13. Romantic Relationships: Sex, Love, and Maybe Marriage
Part 4: Readings: Issues and Arguments
14. Global Warming: What Should Be Done?
15. The Millennials: Issues Facing Young Adults
16. Immigration Revisited: A New Look at a Permanent Issue
17. Declining Civility: Is Rudeness on the Rise?
18. Enhancing Humans: How Far Is too Far?
Appendixes
A. A Guide to Editing and Proofing
B. Fallacies--and Critical Thinking Glosssary