From Critical Thinking to Argument: A Portable Guide, Sixth Edition, by Sylvan Barnet, published by Bedford/St. Martin’s on October 16, 2019, offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of argumentation. This adaptable text equips students with essential strategies for critical thinking, effective reading, and persuasive writing. It demystifies argument by examining both traditional and contemporary frameworks, including Aristotelian, Toulmin, and Rogerian approaches, alongside the nuances of visual rhetoric. Recognizing the challenges of information literacy in our visually saturated world, this edition introduces new activities and visual flowcharts designed to help students discern credible information. Additionally, a helpful appendix provides practical Sentence Guides, enabling students to integrate the sophisticated techniques of academic writers into their own argumentative prose. Featuring a curated selection of eighteen readings, this accessible guide functions effectively as a standalone resource or as a valuable supplement to a broader anthology.

ISBN-10: 1319194435

ISBN-13: 978-1319194437