Good Reasons: Researching and Writing Effective Arguments, 7th Edition

For courses in Argument.

A practical, visually engaging introduction to argument supported by provocative readings on contemporary issues

Nothing you learn in college will prove to be more important than the ability to create an effective argument. That’s the philosophy embodied in Good Reasons: Researching and Writing Effective Arguments, 7th Edition, an argument rhetoric/reader which avoids complicated schemes and terminology in favor of providing readers with the practical ways of finding “good reasons” to argue for the positions they take. The text uses lively, nontechnical language, an attractive visual design, numerous examples, and fresh, timely readings to engage readers’ interest. The revised 7th Edition includes new readings, multimedia coverage, and projects.

Good Reasons: Researching and Writing Effective Arguments , 7th Edition is also available via Revel™, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience. Learn more.

Table of Contents

PART 1 READING AND DISCOVERING ARGUMENTS
Chapter 1 Making An Effective Argument
Chapter 2 Reading Arguments
Chapter 3 Finding Arguments
Chapter 4 Drafting Arguments
Chapter 5 Revising And Editing Arguments

PART 2 ANALYZING ARGUMENTS
Chapter 6 Analyzing Written Arguments
Chapter 7 Analyzing Visual And Multimedia Arguments

PART 3 WRITING ARGUMENTS
Chapter 8 Definition Arguments
Chapter 9 Causal Arguments
Chapter 10 Evaluation Arguments
Chapter 11 Narrative Arguments
Chapter 12 Rebuttal Arguments
Chapter 13 Proposal Arguments

PART 4 DESIGNING AND PRESENTING ARGUMENTS
Chapter 14 Designing Multimedia Arguments
Chapter 15 Presenting Arguments

PART 5 RESEARCHING ARGUMENTS
Chapter 16 Planning Research
Chapter 17 Finding Sources
Chapter 18 Evaluating And Recording Sources
Chapter 19 Writing The Research Project
Chapter 20 Documenting Sources In Mla Style
Chapter 21 Documenting Sources In Apa Style