The Informed Argument, Brief with Infotrac

, by Yagelski, Robert P; Miller, Robert K

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ISBN: 9780838457092 | 0838457096
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 11/4/2003

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Praised for the way it introduces students to the elements of argument, the sixth edition offers more complete coverage of the Toulmin model, a new focus on problem solving, and a section on visual argument.

Part I: UNDERSTANDING ARGUMENT
What is an Argument? Why Write Arguments? Chapter 1: The Purposes of Argument
Arguments to Assert
Arguments to Inquire
Arguments to Dominate
Argument to Negotiate and Reconcile
Chapter 2: Strategies for Argument
Logical Arguments
Reasoning Inductively
Reasoning Deductively
The Syllogism
The Enthymeme
Cultural Difference in Logical Arguments
The Toulmin Model of Argumentation
Understanding Claims and Warrants
Evaluating Claims and Warrants
Fallacies
Emotional Arguments
Character-Based Arguments
Chapter 3: The Contexts of Argument
The Rhetorical Situation
Analyzing Your Audience
Imagining Your Audience
Cultural Context
Understanding Culture
Considering Culture in Argument
Considering Gender
Considering Age
Considering Sexual Orientation
Historical Context
Chapter 4: The Media for Argument
Analyzing Arguments in Print
Reading Arguments Critically
Evaluating Ethos
Appraising Evidence
Facts as Evidence
Personal Experience as Evidence
Authority as Evidence
Values as Evidence
Presenting Evidence in Visual Form
Analyzing Arguments in Visual media
Design and Color
Art as Visual Argument
Integrating Visual Elements and Text
Analyzing Arguments in Electronic Media
The Internet
Web Sites
Online Discussion Forums
Radio and Television
Chapter 5: Constructing Arguments
Managing the Composing Process
Understanding Composing as Inquiry
Defining Your Topic
Considering Audience
Defining Your Terms
Structuring an Argument
Classical arrangement
Rogerian arrangement
Logical arrangements
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Using the Toulmin Model
Supporting Claims and Presenting Evidence
Using Language Effectively
Part II: WORKING WITH SOURCES
Chapter 6: Doing Research
Reading Sources Critically
Previewing
Annotating
Summarizing
Synthesizing
Avoiding Plagiarism
Taking Notes
Finding Relevant Material
Getting Started
Avoiding Selective Research
Using the Internet
Finding Articles in Magazines, Journals, and Newspapers
Looking for Books
Using Other Library Resources
Conducting Interviews and Surveys
Chapter 7: Documenting Your Sources
Putting a Source-Based Paper Together
Compiling a Preliminary Bibliography
Organizing a Research Paper
Integrating Source Material into Your Paper
Citing Sources
Footnotes and Content Notes
Parenthetical (In-Text) Documentation
MLA Author/Work Style
APA Author/Date Style
Organizing a Bibliography
Works Cited in MLA Style
References in APA Style
Preparing Your Final Draft

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