The Language of Argument - Couverture souple

Burton, Larry W.; McDonald, Daniel

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0618917551 ISBN 13 : 9780618917556

Editeur : Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 2007

Synopsis

This highly regarded English Composition text teaches students to read argument and provides material around which they can write their own argumentative essays. Throughout the collection, short and compelling pieces generate classroom debate by touching on today's most controversial issues, including stem cell research and racial profiling. The brevity of each argument allows instructors to assign one or more readings in a single class period. While the majority of reading selections function as models of good writing, the collection also contains poorly structured writing examples so that students can analyze and learn from the flaws. The Twelfth Edition features "Get Your Facts," a new section designed to help students use the latest technology and document electronic resources properly.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Designed to provoke powerful student response, The Language of Argument's collection of more than 90 short, compelling, and deeply felt arguments touches on some of today's most hotly debated issues: gun control, gay rights, censorship, and the tobacco industry.

Appropriate for students of all levels, Part One consists of brief, accessible discussions of the different forms of argument illustrated with sample essays and print advertisements. Part Two is a rich assortment of brief but provocative arguments for analysis. “Eight Rules for Good Writing” at the end of the text reviews topics like finding a subject and organizing material.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0618917551
• ISBN 13: 9780618917556
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 448
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible