Bibliograph

The office of assertion, an art of rhetoric for the academic essay, Scott F. Crider

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The office of assertion, an art of rhetoric for the academic essay, Scott F. Crider

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 141-143)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The office of assertion

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

60340653

Responsibility statement

Scott F. Crider

Sub title

an art of rhetoric for the academic essay

Summary

A frivolous argument or inflated claim is often dismissed with the reply, "That's just rhetoric!" But as Scott Crider explains in The Office of Assertion, the classical tradition of rhetoric is both a productive and a liberal art. The ability to employ rhetoric successfully can enable the student, as an effective communicator, to reflect qualities of soul through argument. In that sense, rhetoric is much more than a technical skill. Crider addresses the intelligent university student with respect and humor. This short but serious book is informed by both the ancient rhetorical tradition and recent discoveries concerning the writing process. Though practical, it is not simply a "how-to" manual; though philosophical, it never loses sight of writing itself. Crider combines practical guidance about how to improve an academic essay with reflection on the final purposes --educational, political, and philosophical--of such improvement. -- Book Description

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Rhetoric as the liberal art of soul-leading in writing -- Invention: the discovery of arguments -- Organization: the desire for design -- Style: words and sentences -- Re-vision: products and processes -- Conclusion: rhetoric as the office of assertion

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