TY - BOOK AU - Rottenberg,Annette T. TI - Elements of argument: a text and reader SN - 0312397771 (pbk.) U1 - 808.0427 22 PY - 2003/// CY - Boston PB - Bedford/St. Martin's KW - English language KW - Rhetoric KW - Persuasion (Rhetoric) KW - College readers KW - Reasoning N1 - Content PART ONE . The Structure of arguments 1.Understanding argument The nature of argument Why study argument ? Why write ? The terms of argument The audience etc. 2 .Responding to argument Responding as a critical reader Responding as a writer Responding as a critical listener Responding to a visual argument etc. 3 .Claims Claims of fact A note on causal argument Claims of value Claims of policy etc. 4 Definition The purposes of definitions Defining the terms in your arguments Methods for defining terms The definition essay A note on comparison and contract Sample annotated analysis etc. 5 Support Types of support; Evidence and appeals to needs and values Evidence Evaluation of evidence Appeals to needs and values Evaluation of appeals to needs and values Sample annotated analysis etc. 6 Warrants Types of warrants Sample annotated analysis etc. 7 Language and thought The power of words Connotation Slanting Picturesque language Concrete and abstract language Short cuts Sample annotated analysis etc. 8 Induction, deduction, and logical fallacies Induction Sample analysis: An inductive argument Deduction Sample annotated analysis; A deductive argument etc. PART TWO Writing, researching, and presenting arguments 9 .Writing an argumentative paper Finding an appropriate topic Defining the issues Organizing the material Writing etc. 10 Researching an argumentative paper Getting started Mapping research: A sample outline Using sources: Primary research Using sources: Secondary research Reading with a purpose etc. 11 Presenting an argument orally The audience Credibility Organization Language Support Presentation aids etc. PART THREE Multiple viewpoints Corporate responsibility Nike's power game Good propaganda, bad economics Social responsibility of business and labor God versus GE etc. 13 Criminal justice: trial by jury Unsung Heroes: juries offer true justice Trial by jury should be abolished Jury nullification; Freedom's last chance Jury nullification should not be allowed etc. 14 The family Why i hate "family values" Why do we marry ? High tech parenting The sting of divorce E-mail; The future of the family feud ? etc. 15 Freedom of speech On racist speech Bethel school district No.403 v.Fraser Ice-T; the issue is creative freedom A case the scouts had to win etc. 16 Privacy in the information age Remote control Too much privacy is a health hazard What privacy rights ? etc. 17 Reparations for slavery Ten reasons why reparations for slavery is a bad idea- and racist too Thoughts about restitution Don't waste your breath Righting the wrongs of slavery A childish illusion of justice etc. 18 Responding to terror The case for rage and retribution Military tribunals are necessary in times of war Poking holes in the constitution etc. 19 Sex and violence in popular culture Sex,violence and videotape TV Isn't violent enough Hollow claims about fantasy violence Violence never solved anything, but it's entertaining etc. PART FOUR Classic argument From Crito A modest proposal Civil disobedience The obligation to endure etc. ; Includes bibliographical references and index ER -