For Arguments Sake: A Guide to Writing Effective Arguments

This concise rhetoric features practical advice for writing the four most common types of argument: factual, causal, evaluation, and recommendation. Structured around three main phases of writing -- focusing, supporting, and reviewing--For Argument's Sake, Fifth Edition, helps students find and focus a claim, gather and organize supporting information, and refine and polish their argument. Numerous sample arguments, including several pieces written by students, illustrate principles and strategies for strong, compelling writing.Mayberry, Katherine J. is the author of 'For Arguments Sake: A Guide to Writing Effective Arguments', published 2004 under ISBN 9780618917952 and ISBN 0618917950.