Provides students with accessible models for assignments that students are likely to encounter in their other classes. New assignments teach students to use the Toulmin Model, the claim questions, and the proofs to generate material for argument papers. Provides students with a clear understanding of how to write these papers. 8-10 now function as one long assignment that culminates in the researched position paper. Provides workable strategies for research and note-taking, includes information on how to evaluate online sources, and teaches students to document research papers according to both MLA and APA style.
Presents research as a creative, doable activity that students are invited to enjoy.
Includes international students' perspectives on the argument styles of their countries. Additionally, many readings in the book are by authors of varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Provides for a classroom in which every student can find a voice. Theory is integrated and translated into language that students can easily understand and apply. Students learn to apply theory to recognize and analyze the parts of an argument while reading and to develop and structure their own ideas while writing.