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With Elements of Argument you get two books in one: an argument text and a reader focused on the issues you care about. In addition you'll find lots of support to help you understand the components of argument in order to build your own compelling essays. And if you're writing... Read Full Overview

Build a better argument with the right skills as Elements of Argument teaches you how to approach, develop, and defend your position using claims, support, assumptions, and logic.

Elements of Argument combines a thorough argument text on critical thinking, reading, writing, and research with an extensive reader on both current and timeless controversial issues. It presents everything students need to analyze, research, and write arguments. Elements of... Read Full Overview

Have you ever wished you could respond with skill and confidence to an argument you've read or heard? Have you ever wanted to present your ideas more forcefully? To be more logical and persuasive? To change people's minds? This book can help you do so. Elements of Argument presents... Read Full Overview