A Rulebook For Arguments by Anthony Weston

A compact, practical handbook presenting clear, numbered rules for constructing, evaluating, and presenting arguments: it explains how to state claims and reasons, use evidence, organize different kinds of reasoning (deductive, inductive, causal, analogical), spot and avoid common fallacies and rhetorical pitfalls, and revise for clarity, concision, and relevance to audience, offering examples and checklists to help students and writers build sound, persuasive arguments.