Offering rich coverage of theory and applying this to everyday life, connecting real-world examples to the theories of rhetoric and argumentation, this text enables students to practice and apply the content in personal, civic and professional contexts. Jeffrye P. Mehltretter Drury introduces the fundamentals of constructing and refuting arguments using the Toulmin model and ARG conditions (Accessibility, Relevance and Grounds). Resources include: "The Debate Situation" providing a birds-eye view of any given debate organized around three necessary components: arguments, issues, and the proposition Multiple "Everyday Life" examples with an emphasis on context encouraging students to grapple explicitly with dilemmas arising in different contexts "Find Your Voice Prompts" focus on choice & empowerment offering strategies for students to choose which arguments to address and how to address them "Build Your Skill Prompts" using objective applications to test how well students have learned the information Two application exercises at the end of each chapter encouraging students to think critically about the content, discuss their thoughts with their peers, and apply the material