Harry Phillips, Patricia Bostian

Broschiertes Buch

The Purposeful Argument

A Practical Guide

Beschreibung

"The Purposeful Argument: A Practical Guide," 4th Edition, is your go-to guide for turning everyday conversations -- at school, work, home or in your community -- into thoughtful, persuasive arguments. With easy-to-follow steps and real-world writing activities, you'll explore four powerful models (Toulmin, Rogerian, Middle Ground and Microhistory) and dive into readings on topics like education, social justice, identity and civic issues.

Autor

Harry Phillips earned a Ph.D. in English from Washington State University (WSU) in 1994 and an M.A. in English with a minor in education from North Carolina Central University in 1988. From 1994 to 2009, he was an instructor of English at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he regularly taught argument-based research and a range of American literature courses. He began teaching argument in 1993 at WSU and recommended that this course be a part of the North Carolina Community College Common Course Library -- a suggestion that led to the course being adopted across the N.C. Community College system. He continues to view argument as an essential set of skills both for two- and four-year college students as well as for everyday people intent on crafting effective communication. Dr. Phillips was Curator of Native Plants at the North Carolina Botanical Garden and the principal author of "Growing and Propagating Wild Flowers" (University of North Carolina Press, 1985). Since retiring from CPCC, he spends his time as a mediator, climate crisis activist and avid gardener.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cengage Learning
• 4th edition
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2026
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798214155869
• Artikelnr.: 75950987