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Practical Argument

Fourth  Edition©2020 Laurie G. Kirszner; Stephen R. Mandell

About

Learn how to argue about the issues that affect you.

When learning argumentation techniques that can be applied to real life issues, you don’t want to get bogged down with technical jargon. Practical Argument makes argumentative writing accessible with a  step-by-step approach and clear, understandable language. The fourth edition includes a contemporary and diverse array of readings, as well as coverage of the kinds of visual arguments you’re likely to encounter in your everyday life.

Table of Contents

Part 1—Understanding Argument
Part 2—Reading and Responding to Arguments
Part 3—Writing an Argumentative Essay
Part 4—Using Sources to Support Your Argument
Part 5— Strategies for Argument
Part 6—Debates, Casebooks, and Classic Arguments
Appendix A—Writing Literary Arguments
Appendix B—Documenting Sources: APA
Glossary
Subject Index
Index of Titles and Authors

Laurie G. Kirszner

During their long collaboration, Laurie Kirszner and Stephen Mandell have written a number of best-selling college texts for Bedford/St. Martin's, including Patterns for College Writing, Foundations First, Writing First, Focus on Writing, and, most recently, Practical Argument. Laurie Kirszner is a Professor of English, Emeritus at the University of the Sciences, where she has taught composition, literature, creative writing, and scientific writing, and served as coordinator of the first-year writing program.  Stephen Mandell is a Professor of English at Drexel University, where he founded and directed the basic writing program and has taught composition, literature, speech, and technical and business writing.

Stephen R. Mandell

During their long collaboration, Laurie Kirszner and Stephen Mandell have written a number of best-selling college texts for Bedford/St. Martin's, including Patterns for College Writing, Foundations First, Writing First, Focus on Writing, and, most recently, Practical Argument. Laurie Kirszner is a Professor of English, Emeritus at the University of the Sciences, where she has taught composition, literature, creative writing, and scientific writing, and served as coordinator of the first-year writing program.  Stephen Mandell is a Professor of English at Drexel University, where he founded and directed the basic writing program and has taught composition, literature, speech, and technical and business writing.