The Approachable Argument
Edition: 4
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 244
Edition: 4
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 242
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The Approachable Argument is a critical thinking text that uses argumentation as a means of increasing independent and well-informed thinking, rather than an argumentation and debate text that assumes teaching certain forms automatically leads to critical thinking. Written in a simple, conversational format, yet still comprehensive, The Approachable Argument contains numerous current real-world examples, making it easy for students to relate and learn by example rather than by theory.
Features Include:
- Learning Objectives
- Chapter Summaries
- Case Studies
- Interactive Exercises
This book supports the belief that an argument made orally creates another level of learning beyond writing text. The Approachable Argument addresses the topic of pre-critical thinking; the attitudes and prejudices that obscure clear thinking, and demonstrates both the right way and the wrong way to reason simultaneously.
Introduction
CHAPTER 1: A FIRST LOOK AT ARGUMENT
CHAPTER 2: CRITICAL THINKING PITFALLS
CHAPTER 3: FINDING AND USING EVIDENCE
CHAPTER 4: “SPIN”
CHAPTER 5: WAYS THAT WE REASON AND WAYS THAT WE FAIL
CHAPTER 6: BUILDING SPEECHES: FACT, VALUE, & POLICY
CHAPTER 7: A BRIEF WORD ABOUT ORAL ADDRESS
CHAPTER 8: REFUTATION AND DEBATE
Appendix: Sample Speeches
Glossary
Shauhin Davari graduated from King Hall | UC Davis School of Law, and practiced for three years before becoming a college professor in communication studies. He’s been a professor and coach of the Orange Coast College Speech and Debate team since 2013.
The Approachable Argument is a critical thinking text that uses argumentation as a means of increasing independent and well-informed thinking, rather than an argumentation and debate text that assumes teaching certain forms automatically leads to critical thinking. Written in a simple, conversational format, yet still comprehensive, The Approachable Argument contains numerous current real-world examples, making it easy for students to relate and learn by example rather than by theory.
Features Include:
- Learning Objectives
- Chapter Summaries
- Case Studies
- Interactive Exercises
This book supports the belief that an argument made orally creates another level of learning beyond writing text. The Approachable Argument addresses the topic of pre-critical thinking; the attitudes and prejudices that obscure clear thinking, and demonstrates both the right way and the wrong way to reason simultaneously.
Introduction
CHAPTER 1: A FIRST LOOK AT ARGUMENT
CHAPTER 2: CRITICAL THINKING PITFALLS
CHAPTER 3: FINDING AND USING EVIDENCE
CHAPTER 4: “SPIN”
CHAPTER 5: WAYS THAT WE REASON AND WAYS THAT WE FAIL
CHAPTER 6: BUILDING SPEECHES: FACT, VALUE, & POLICY
CHAPTER 7: A BRIEF WORD ABOUT ORAL ADDRESS
CHAPTER 8: REFUTATION AND DEBATE
Appendix: Sample Speeches
Glossary
Shauhin Davari graduated from King Hall | UC Davis School of Law, and practiced for three years before becoming a college professor in communication studies. He’s been a professor and coach of the Orange Coast College Speech and Debate team since 2013.