Author:
Rottenberg, Annette T.
Edition Statement:Eleventh edition
ImprintBoston : Bedford/St. Martin's, [2015]
Descriptionxxxii, 635 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Note:UNDERSTANDING ARGUMENT: Approaches to argument ; Examining written arguments ; Examining multimodal arguments ; Responding to Arguments -- ANALYZING THE ELEMENTS: Claims: Making a statement ; Support: Backing up a claim ; Warrants: Examining assumptions -- USING THE ELEMENTS: Definition: Clarifying key terms ; Language: Using words with care ; Logic: Understanding reasoning -- RESEARCHING AND CRAFTING ARGUMENTS: Planning and research ; Drafting, revising, and presenting arguments ; Documenting sources -- 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? -- MULTIPLE VIEWPOINTS: Social networking: What are the consequences of becoming an online society? ; Violence on campus: How far will we go to keep our schools safe? ; Food matters: How do politics and the economy affect what we eat? ; Compettitive sports: What risks should athletes be allowed to take? ; Freedom of speech: Are limitations on our rights ever justified? ; Advancedments in medicine: What are the ethical costs of modern health? -- CLASSIC ARGUMENTS.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
