Elements of Argument A Text and Reader
Elements of Argument A Text and Reader by Annette T. Rottenberg, published by St. Martin’s Press in 1985, is an eighth edition that spans 956 pages. This book transformed the teaching of argument in college composition courses through its focus on the Toulmin model, providing accessible instruction and engaging examples that facilitate understanding of argumentation.
Readers will find a comprehensive resource that covers the essentials of researching and writing arguments. The inclusion of new coauthor Donna Haisty Winchell brings updated perspectives and a fresh selection of readings, appealing to contemporary students. This edition continues to emphasize clarity and thoroughness, making it a valuable tool for those looking to enhance their argumentative writing skills.
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When first published in 1985, Elements of Argument changed the way that argument was taught in college composition courses through its pioneering emphasis on the easy-to-teach Toulmin model of argument. The book quickly became the best-seller in its market and has maintained its popularity with a mix of accessible instruction, lively examples, and compelling readings. Thorough but not intimidating, Elements of Argument presents everything students need to learn about, research, and write arguments. A new coauthor, Donna Haisty Winchell, draws on her own experience teaching with Elements of Argument to enhance the writing instruction and bring in a fresh group of readings and topics that will appeal to a new generation of students.
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