A Rulebook for Arguments is a succinct introduction to the art of writing and assessing arguments, organized around specific rules, each illustrated and explained soundly but briefly. This widely popular primer - translated into eight languages - remains the first choice in all disciplines for writers who seek straightforward guidance about how to assess arguments and how to cogently construct them. The fourth edition offers a revamped and more tightly focused approach to extended arguments, a new chapter on oral arguments, and updated examples and topics throughout.
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A Rulebook for Beginners:
"A Rulebook for Beginners" is made up of 45 discrete rules which have been categorised into nine chapters of general arguing techniques.
Not only does the author give positive rules for arguing, but he also lists about two dozen "Common Fallacies" in a glossary format at the end of the book. The rulebook is written in an easy to read, and easy to reference layout. While you would definitely read it from front to back the first time, it has been specifically designed so that an engaged beginner... more info
A definite basic read for those that are starting a research project:
I always like to read these types of basic books on logical arguments as they remind us of exactly what biased arguments look like and how to break them down. Truly for anyone in research, it is important to review assumptions inherent in the formulation of a statement you are trying to refute. I recommend given length (short) and adequate content.
Short, concise overview:
The Rule Book for Arguments is a very nice shorthand version of the argumentation chapters to be found in ponderous debate textbooks. It is basic, to-the-point, and easy to understand. I intend to recommend it to my HS debate classes. The rules build in complexity, so kids just learning debate are not overwhelmed but can build their skills a little at a time.
Review of "Rules for Arguments":
The book was smaller than I thought, a pamphlet really, but there are a lot of good ideas and common sense contained in it. It's the right size to carry in your pocket and read when you're waiting somewhere or otherwise occupied. The book was delivered in a timely manner and arrived in excellent condition.
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