Lively, nontechnical language is used throughout the text, and technical jargon is avoided, in order to explain concepts and techniques as clearly as possible. Explanations, examples, captions, and exercises are all written with the goal of keeping language straightforward and accessible. An attractive design and visual arguments are emphasized throughout the text, which is liberally illustrated with graphics, photos, and other visuals. Annotated student writing samples and numerous other examples: In line with the text's philosophy of showing rather than telling, chapters covering types of arguments include annotated student and professional essays. The latter illustrates six basic types of arguments: definition, causal, evaluation, narrative, rebuttal, and proposal arguments. Fresh, timely readings -including academic readings-on current issues are included. These demonstrate how complex conversations develop around important issues of interest to students today. Readings span a wide range of material from canonical essays to contemporary journal articles and give different points of view on issues such as the food industry, plagiarism, obesity, and the "American Dream.

" NEW! A new emphasis on inquiry as an important aspect of argument is incorporated throughout Parts 1 to 3. NEW! A new student sample analysis in Chapter 7 demonstrates how to analyze visual and multimedia arguments NEW! New professional readings included in: Chapter 10, "Evaluation Arguments," Chapter 11, "Narrative Arguments," Chapter 12, "Rebuttal Arguments," Chapter 13, "Proposal Arguments" UPDATED! Updated MLA coverage in Chapter 20 reflects the new guidelines in the MLA Handbook, 8th Edition, including how to cite social media and various online-only sources. NEW! New Projects at the end of the chapters in Part 3 offer opportunities for students to practice each argument strategy and develop persuasive essays and multimedia texts of their own. NEW! New coverage of audio media is included in Chapter 14, "Designing Multimedia Arguments." Good Reasons: Researching and Writing Effective Arguments , 7th Edition is also available via Revel(tm) , an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience. Learn more.