A Case-Based Approach to Argumentative Writing

A Case-Based Approach to Argumentative Writing
ISBN-10
0190211210
ISBN-13
9780190211219
Category
English language
Pages
272
Language
English
Published
2020-12-15
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Authors
Associate Professor of English Sonja Launspach, Sonja Launspach, Associate Professor of English Laura Aull

Description

Learning to write arguments in college Composition classrooms can sometimes seem artificial, pointless, or even contrived, which leads to disengaged students--and disengaged writing. A Case-Based Approach to Argumentative Writing teaches argument within the context of case studies, allowing greater opportunity for student engagement. A typical case includes a scenario or narrative, background readings, prompts for in-class and online discussion, at-home and in-class exercises, short writing assignments, and a longer, argument-based essay assignment. Part I contains foundational chapters on argument, critical thinking, reading, and writing. The interplay between instructional information in Part I and cases in Part II helps students convert the abstract concepts they read about into concrete action and writing.

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