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<body>  <a href="#lastcrumb" title="Skip Breadcrumb Navigation" onfocus="expandMenu('breadskip');" onblur="hideSkip('breadskip');" ><img src="/wps/media/styles/1480/_skins_/D/default_vanilla/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1" alt="Skip Breadcrumb Navigation" border="0" hspace="0" vspace="0"></a><div class="submenu" id="breadskip"><span class="breadcrumbs">[Skip Breadcrumb Navigation]</span><noscript>: <a href="#lastcrumb"><span class="breadcrumbs">[Skip Breadcrumb Navigation]</span></a></noscript><br> </div> <table border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="0"> <tr align="left" valign="top">  <td align="left" valign="top"><a href="/long_muller_ttp_1/24/6307/1614729.cw/index.html" target="_top" class="breadcrumbs" >Home</a></td>  <td align="left" valign="middle"> <img src="/wps/media/styles/1480/_skins_/D/default_vanilla/breadcrumb_arrow.gif" alt=" arrow " width="21" height="9" hspace="0" vspace="2" border="0"> </td>  <td align="left" valign="top"><span class="breadcrumbs"><a name="lastcrumb" id="lastcrumb">Student Resources</a></span></td> </tr> </table> <p /> <span class="breadcrumbs">No Frames Version</span><br> <span class="homepageTitle">Student Resources</span><p /> <P><I>To the Point: Reading and Writing Short Arguments</I> provides a straightforward guide for analyzing and writing argumentative texts. Divided into six parts, <I>To the Point</I> moves from an overview of reading and writing arguments to instructions for writing original arguments in a variety of forms. At the same time, it also focuses on improving critical thinking skills through the use of chapter questions and discussions. <p> A brief review of the six parts of the text reveals its content: </p> <p> Part 1: An Overview: Critical Thinking and Argumentation<br> Chapter 1: Reading Arguments<br> Chapter 2: Writing Arguments<br> Chapter 3: Patterns of Argument<br> </p> <p> Part 2: Contemporary Debates<br> Chapter 4: Rap Culture<br> Chapter 5: College Sports<br> Chapter 6: Animal Rights<br> Chapter 7: Immigration<br> Chapter 8: Affirmative Action<br> Chapter 9: The Death Penalty<br> </p> <p> Part 3: Perspectives on Critical Issues<br> Chapter 10: The Internet<br> Chapter 11: Work, Money, Class<br> Chapter 12: The Media<br> Chapter 13: Education<br> Chapter 14: The Environment<br> Chapter 15: Human Rights<br> Chapter 16: Terrorism<br> </p> <p> Part 4: Five Classical Arguments<br> "The Allegory of the Cave," Plato<br> "A Modest Proposal," Swift<br> "Professions for Women," Woolf<br> "The Obligation to Endure," Carson<br> "I Have a Dream," King<br> </p> <p> Part 5: A Casebook of Arguments on Americans' Eating Habits: Are We What We Eat?<br> "We're Fatter but Not Smarter," Brownlee<br> "Don't Blame the Eater," Zinczenko<br> "Diet for Stress," Comedy Central, Jokes.com<br> "The McNugget of Truth in Lawsuits Against Fast-Food Restaurants," Cohen<br> "McGriddles Breakfast Sandwiches," McDonald's USA<br> "The Fat Tax: A Modest Proposal," Rauch<br> "Trick or Treat," Chast<br> "The Body of the Beholder," Ingrassia<br> Cover, <I>Self</I> Magazine, April 2003<br> "The Joy of Eating," Walljasper<br> Weight Loss Guide<br> "The Culture of Thin Bites Fiji," Goodman<br> "Waifs on the Web," Mackeen<br> </p> <p> Part 6: Constructing a Brief Argumentative Research Paper<br> In addition to information about reading and writing arguments, <I>To the Point</I> provides examples of contemporary and classical arguments that model the types of development under consideration. Readings focus on high-interest topics that should prove enjoyable to a wide range of students. Numerous exercises and suggested writing assignments provide practice to develop analytical and writing skills. </p> <p> A range of materials is provided in this site to supplement the classroom use of <I>To the Point</I>. These materials may be used for individual practice, or they may be included as part of the coursework. A brief description of each section follows. </p> <p> <B>Chapter Overviews</B>.<B> </B>This section includes identification of and brief discussion about the central theme of each chapter. </p> <p> <B>Contemporary Debates.</B> This section includes 10 sets of annotated Web links related to controversial issues presented in the text. </p> <p> <B>Thinking Critically. </B>This sections includes exercises that focus on the argument and techniques used in a selected reading from each chapter. </p> <p> <B>Writing Arguments. </B>This section includes exercises that focus on developing a written argument using the topics located in each chapter of the text. </p> <p> <B>Exploring Authors. </B>This section includes additional information about 10 selected authors whose works are included in the text. </p> <p> <B>Web Resources. </B>This section includes annotated links to useful writing-related Web sites. </p> <br> <p /> <ul> <li> <a href="/long_muller_ttp_1/24/6307/1614732.cw/sitenav/index.html">Site Navigation</a><br /> <li> <a href="/long_muller_ttp_1/24/6307/1614732.cw/leftnav/index.html">Navigation for Student Resources</a> <ul> </body>