Elements of argument : a text and reader / Annette T. Rottenberg

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