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A Dam Good Argument

Liz Delf, Rob Drummond, Kristy Kelly

  • 268 pages
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A complete open textbook on persuasive writing. Learn to analyze persuasion, build a thesis, work with evidence and sources, and write arguments that convince your readers.

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