"Elements of Argument" combines a thorough argument text on critical thinking, reading, writing, and research with an extensive reader on both current and timeless controversial issues. It presents everything students need to analyze, research, and write arguments. "Elements of Argument" covers Toulmin, Aristotelian, and Rogerian models of argument and has been thoroughly updated with current selections students will want to read. With three-quarters of the readings new to this edition (and with additional multimodal selections available online), expanded coverage of key rhetorical issues, reorganized research chapters, and a fresh design, "Elements of Argument" is a truly flexible classroom resource.