Read, Reason, Write

Our times demand that we understand what we read, that we think critically about others' ideas, argue effectively in support of our own, and be able to systematically go through the wealth of avaliable information and ideas, rejecting what is unreliable and synthesizing the useful with what we already know and understand. This text combines instruction in critical thinking and analysis, argument and research techniques with a collection of readings appropriate for practising these necessary skills. In addition to its instruction and opportunities for practice, this book also shows students the interrelatedness of reading, analytic, argumentative and research skills.