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Focusing on the thinking and research behind argumentative writing, this guide discusses the classic elements of rhetoric logos, pathos, and ethos. Writing samples, journal activities, and detailed instruction aim at developing analytic and persuasive skills. Attention is also given to various methods of argument, strategies of persuasion, inductive and deductive reasoning, and the documentation of research. Memering taught English at Central Michigan University. Palmer teaches English at Alma College. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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The argument rhetoric/reader that emphasizes style throughout.Presenting a holistic view of content and style, this argument rhetoric, reader, and research guide helps students analyze and evaluate what they read, argue persuasively,and communicate more clearly than they ever have before. Students discover, internalize and apply at increasing levels of sophistication the impact of persuasive appeals (logos, pathos and ethos), the principles of critical thinking and the hallmarks of effective style through more than 200 embedded, guided activities directed at their own papers.
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