Book
Essays and arguments : a handbook for writing student essays.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781554812578 (Paper)
- ISBN: 1554812577 (Paper)
- Physical Description: xi, 321 p. ; 19 cm.
- Edition: Revised ed. / Ian Johnston.
- Publisher: Peterborough, Ontario : Broadview Press, 2015.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- 1. Introduction -- 2. Some basic first principles -- 3. Organizing a written argument -- 4. Setting up the argument -- 5. Explaining key terms -- 6. Organizing the main body of an argument -- 7. Paragraph structure -- 8. Essays about literature -- 9. Answers to exercises.
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Camosun College Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interurban Library | PE 1431 J64 2015 (Text) | 26040003173107 | Main Collection | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Broadview Press
A clear, concise, and classroom-tested guide to writing argumentative essays in college and university.
- Broadview Press
How does one help undergraduate students learn quickly how to produce effectively organized, persuasive, well-reasoned essays? This book offers a straightforward, systematic introduction to some of the key elements of the construction of arguments in essay form. The focus here is on practical advice that will prove immediately useful to studentsârecommended procedures are emphasized, and detailed examples of academic and student writing are provided throughout.
The book introduces the basics of argumentation before moving on to the structure and organization of essays. Planning and outlining the essay, writing strong thesis statements, organizing coherent paragraphs, and writing effective introductions and conclusions are among the subjects discussed. A separate section concisely explores issues specific to essays about literary works.