Political Argument
A Guide to Research, Writing, and Debating
Published in October 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-19-901874-1 (ISBN)
Description
Argue well to live well. Political Argument is grounded in the belief that proper research, clear communication, and effective argumentation help students write better papers, think more clearly, and even improve their quality of life and the lives of those around them. This book helps students hone their critical thinking skills by presenting them with logical fallacies, common difficulties with research, and exercises throughout, making it a comprehensive guide for students faced with presenting arguments or writing a research paper.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Toronto
Canada
Illustrations
11 figures; 8 tables
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-19-901874-1 (9780199018741)
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Content
Preface ; Acknowledgements ; Introduction: Valuing the Science in Political Science ; PART I: RESEARCHING IN POLITICAL SCIENCE ; 1. The Importance of Research in Political Science ; 2. Research Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them ; PART II: WRITING IN POLITICAL SCIENCE ; 3. The Writing Process in Political Science ; 4. Preparing the Argument ; PART III: DEBATING IN POLITICAL SCIENCE ; 5. The Art of Debating in Political Science ; Conclusion ; Endnotes ; Index