For Argument's Sake: A Guide to Writing Effective Arguments - Couverture souple

Mayberry, Katherine

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0618917950 ISBN 13 : 9780618917952

Editeur : Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 2004

Synopsis

This concise rhetoric features practical advice for writing the four most common types of argument: factual, causal, evaluation, and recommendation. Structured around three main phases of writing -- focusing, supporting, and reviewing--For Argument's Sake, Fifth Edition, helps students find and focus a claim, gather and organize supporting information, and refine and polish their argument. Numerous sample arguments, including several pieces written by students, illustrate principles and strategies for strong, compelling writing.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This concise, student-friendly rhetoric provides clear, highly practical advice for writing arguments, including the four most common types: factual, causal, evaluation, and recommendation.

Structured around the three main phases of writing — focusing, supporting, and reviewing—For Argument's Sake helps students find and focus a claim, identify an audience, work through the support process, and then refine and polish their argument. Numerous sample arguments illustrate the principles and strategies, including several pieces written by students.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0618917950
• ISBN 13: 9780618917952
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 5
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible