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College Writing Skills, Media Edition, 5/e
John Langan, Atlantic Community College

Argumentation

Chapter Outline

  1. Strategies for Argumentation
    1. Use Tactful, Courteous Language
    2. Point Out Common Ground
    3. Acknowledge Differing Viewpoints
    4. When Appropriate, Grant the Merits of Differing Viewpoints
    5. Rebut Differing Viewpoints
  2. Student Essays to Consider
  3. Developing an Argumentation Essay
    1. Development through Prewriting
    2. Development through Revision
  4. A Professional Essay to Consider
  5. Writing an Argumentation Essay