Unit 5– Argument

Essentially, all thesis-driven writing is an argument, in that the writer is arguing for the validity of their thesis. So, the elements within this unit ones that you will use again and again as you write and communicate with others. This unit offers an overview of argument, discussing the different types and the ways in which each of these types can be developed.

Below is a list of the chapters within this Unit. Click on each title to navigate directly to a particular chapter, or click the next arrow to click through them in order.

  1. Understanding Argument
  2. Three Types of Argument
  3. Arguments in Writing
  4. A Repository of Fallacies
  5. Arguing: Credits and Attributions

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