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Advocacy and Opposition: An Introduction to Argumentation, 6/E
Karyn Charles Rybacki, Northern Michigan University
Donald Jay Rybacki, Northern Michigan University

ISBN-10: 0205488781
ISBN-13: 9780205488780

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2008
Format: Paper; 290 pp
Published: 07/13/2007

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Advocacy and Opposition: An Introduction to Argumentation presents a comprehensive and practical approach to argumentation and critical thinking for the beginning student learning to construct and present arguments on questions of fact, value, and policy.

 

Advocacy and Opposition offers a theoretical insight into the nature of argument in our society, a discussion of arguing as a form of communication, and a focus on how arguments are created using the Toulmin model of argument. By blending traditional and contemporary views on the nature of argument (including multicultural perspectives on the purpose and process of argument, ethics, and values), Advocacy and Opposition makes students more aware of the development of theory and practice.

  • Presents separate discussions of the techniques and strategies of fact, value, and policy arguments to equip students with the writing and speaking tools they need to succeed in their college courses.
  • Includes an in-depth discussion of the different types of reasoning—to enable students to critically examine the thinking behind arguments they make as well as those they read and hear.
  • Employs the Toulmin model of argument to explain how the parts of an argument fit together to help students construct their own arguments and think critically about the arguments of others.
  • Incorporates real-life examples drawn from public debates which show students the relevance of the concepts to their own lives.
  • Incorporates graphic depictions of the relationship between the parts of an argument (grounds, warrant, claims, etc.) to make the material more accessible for students.
  • Facilitates the translation of theory into practice with a chapter on oral and written presentation skills (Ch. 12).
  • Discusses the strengths and weaknesses for print versus electronic sources of information, to demonstrate the unique values of each.   
  • Addresses cultural differences that exist regarding the nature of argumentation, its purpose and processes, to help students build a definition of argumentation (Ch. 1).
  • Provides a brief discussion of pragma-dialectics and explains how cultural differences relate to difficult ethnic sensibilities, as well as how to build overriding ethical principles to bridge these differences.
  • Examines the differences in values that exist among cultures as both a locus of potential value conflict and an impetus for possible value change, to provide key information that will benefit today's students.
  • Relates the examples of types of evidence and the discussion of tests of evidence to a single topic to clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of research strategies.
  • Includes an Appendix A (debate) and an Appendix B (brief writing) to reflect current practice and provide useful guidance.

  • Phrasing propositions and defining terms section streamlines the process of phrasing and defining; includes a discussion of problems created by relying exclusively on standard dictionaries as well as the value of using specialized dictionaries (Ch. 3).
  • The Toulmin Model of argument features clear and understandable language for students and new, transparent example based on actual arguments (Ch. 5).
  • Research techniques highlight latest developments in using web-based sources to supplement standard library resources for research (Ch. 6).
  • Reasoning techniques include new examples and discussion of reasoning from sign, parallel case, and analogy, to enhance student’s interest and understanding of material (Ch. 7).
  • Fallacies in argumentation section features brand new examples and a revised discussion of the various types of fallacies (Ch. 8).
  • Learning Activities have been added to the end of each chapter.

1.      What is argumentation?

            The nature of argumentation

            The nature of the audience

            The historical development of argumentation

            Ethical standards for argumentation

 

2.      Where do I begin in argumentation?

            Fields of argumentation

            Presumption

            Burden of proof

            The prima facie case

 

3.      What am I going to argue about?

            The nature of propositions

            The classification of propositions

            Phrasing the proposition

            Defining key terms

 

4.      How do I analyze propositions?

            Locating the immediate cause

            Investigating the history

            Defining key terms and creating the primary inference

            Determining the issues

 

5.      How is a unit of argument created?

            The Toulmin model of argument

 

6.      How do I prove my argument?

            The discovery of evidence

            Types and tests of evidence

            Recording evidence

 

7.      How do I reason with my audience?

            Argument from cause

            Argument from sign

            Argument from generalization

            Argument from parallel case

            Argument from analogy

            Argument from authority

            Argument from dilemma

 

8.      What should I avoid?

            Fallacies of reasoning

            Fallacies of appeal

            Fallacies of language

 

9.      How are factual propositions argued?

            Advocating propositions of fact

            Opposing propositions of fact

 

10.  How are value propositions argued?

            Values in conflict

            Advocating propositions of value

            Opposing propositions of value

 

11.  How are policy propositions argued?

            Advocating propositions of policy

            Opposing propositions of policy

 

12.  How do I present my arguments to an audience?

            Audience analysis

            Language choice and style

            Delivery techniques

            Building credibility with an audience

 

Appendix A: What are the rules of the game?

Debate formats

Speaker responsibilities

Flow sheeting

 

Appendix B: How do I write an argumentative brief?

 

 

 

    A comprehensive and practical approach to argumentation and critical thinking for the beginning student who needs to construct and present arguments on questions of fact, value, and policy.

    This text offers a theoretical view of the nature of argument in our society, a discussion of arguing as a form of communication, and a focus on how arguments are created using the Toulmin model of argument. By blending traditional and contemporary views on the nature of argument (including multicultural perspectives on the purpose and process of argument, ethics, and values), Advocacy and Opposition makes students more aware of both the development of theory and practice, providing a well-rounded approach to their study of argumentation.

  • 0205380336Advocacy and Opposition: An Introduction to Argumentation, 5/E
    Rybacki & Rybacki
    © 2004 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 288 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0205380336 | ISBN-13: 9780205380336
    Brief Description

Advocacy and Opposition: An Introduction to Argumentation, 6/e

Donald Jay Rybacki, Northern Michigan University
Karyn Charles Rybacki, Northern Michigan University

 

Advocacy and Opposition: An Introduction to Argumentation presents a comprehensive and practical approach to argumentation and critical thinking for the beginning student learning to construct and present arguments on questions of fact, value, and policy.

Advocacy and Opposition offers a theoretical insight into the nature of argument in our society, a discussion of arguing as a form of communication, and a focus on how arguments are created using the Toulmin model of argument. By blending traditional and contemporary views on the nature of argument (including multicultural perspectives on the purpose and process of argument, ethics, and values), Advocacy and Opposition makes students more aware of the development of theory and practice.

 

Features:

  • Presents separate discussions of the techniques and strategies of fact, value, and policy arguments to equip students with the writing and speaking tools they need to succeed in their college courses.
  • Includes an in-depth discussion of the different types of reasoning to enable students to critically examine the thinking behind arguments they make as well as those they read and hear.
  • Employs the Toulmin model of argument to explain how the parts of an argument fit together to help students construct their own arguments and think critically about the arguments of others (Chapter 5).

New to This Edition:

  • Phrasing propositions and defining terms section streamlines the process of phrasing and defining; includes a discussion of problems created by relying exclusively on standard dictionaries as well as the value of using specialized dictionaries (Chapter 3).
  • Reasoning techniques section includes new examples and discussion of reasoning from sign, parallel case, and analogy, to enhance student’s interest and understanding of the material (Chapter 7).
  • Fallacies in argumentation section features brand new examples and a revised discussion of the various types of fallacies (Chapter 8).
  • Learning Activities have been added to the end of each chapter.

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    Rybacki & Rybacki
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