Case-Based Approach to Argumentative Writing

Learning to write arguments in college Composition classrooms can sometimes seem artificial pointless or even contrived which leads to disengaged students--and disengaged writing. <em>A Case-Based Approach to Argumentative Writing </em>teaches argument within the context of case studies allowing greater opportunity for student engagement. A typical case includes a scenario or narrative background readings prompts for in-class and online discussion at-home and in-class exercises short writing assignments and a longer argument-based essay assignment. Part I contains foundational chapters on argument critical thinking reading and writing. The interplay between instructional information in Part I and cases in Part II helps students convert the abstract concepts they read about into concrete action and writing.