Approved Texts
The default syllabi for CCII use either Good Reasons or Writing Arguments (see below), which are also the two most popular texts for the course. Several of the approved texts come in several versions, both with and without readings, so make sure you are ordering the correct edition!
A Brief Guide to Writing Academic Arguments, Stephen Wilhoit, Longman, 2009. (ISBN: 9780205568611)
Everything’s an Argument, 7th Ed., Andrea Lunsford, John J. Ruszkiewicz and Keith Walters, Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2013. (ISBN: 978-1319085759).
Good Reasons: Researching and Writing Effective Arguments [Revel Edition], 7th Ed., Lester Faigley and Jack Selzer, Pearson/Longman, 2018. (ISBN: 978-0-13-439286-8) (NOTE: Pearson no longer offers print copies of this book. The ISBN here is for the interactive e-book version through the Revel platform)
Practical Argument: A Text and Anthology, 3rd Ed., Laurie G. Kirszner and Stephen R. Mandell, Bedford/St. Martins, 2017. (ISBN: 978-1-319-02856-5)
Writing Arguments: A Rhetoric with Readings [Revel Edition], 11/E, John D. Ramage, John C. Bean, and June Johnson, Pearson/Longman, 2017. (ISBN: 9780134807850) (NOTE: Pearson no longer offers print copies of this book. The ISBN here is for the interactive e-book version through the Revel platform).
The following supplemental text is appropriate for teaching self-editing in CCII:
Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace, Joseph M. Williams and Joseph Bizup, 12/E, 2014. (ISBN: 9780134080413)
Revel Interactive E-Texts
Prior to the Fall 2017 semester, Pearson released an interactive, online version of the two most popular CCII texts--Writing Arguments and Good Reasons. The Revel versions of these e-texts include things like built-in quizzes, as well as audio and video that students can interactive with. They also allow the instructor to tailor the text for the students--allowing instructors to do things like remove chapters they won't be assigning. Here are the ISBNs for these versions of these texts:
Digital Library for CCII
Pearson now offers two custom digital libraries that each include a set of three textbooks on the approved list for around $50 total. (The difference between the two libraries is the third text; see below.) Students can purchase an access code at the university bookstore (after you place a course text order), but they can also purchase it directly from Pearson and avoid the marked up price at the bookstore (do order copies through the bookstore, though; students on financial aid must purchase there). Contact our Pearson representative Melissa Blum (melissa.blum@pearson.com) if you are interested in this option. Info:
Rowan Digital Library, multiple authors, Pearson (ISBN: 9781269438896). Digital library includes:
· Good Reasons, Lester Faigley and Jack Selzer, Pearson/Longman , 2012
· Writing Arguments, John D. Ramage, John C. Bean, and June Johnson, Pearson/Longman, 2014
· Compose, Design, Advocate, Anne F. Wysocki and Dennis A. Lynch, Longman, 2012
Rowan Digital Library, vol 2, multiple authors, Pearson (ISBN: 9781269935003). Digital library includes:
· Good Reasons, 6/E, Lester Faigley and Jack Selzer, Pearson/Longman , 2012
· Writing Arguments, 10/E, John D. Ramage, John C. Bean, and June Johnson, Pearson/Longman, 2014
· Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace, 11/E, Joseph M. Williams and Joseph Bizup, 2014
A Brief Guide to Writing Academic Arguments, Stephen Wilhoit, Longman, 2009. (ISBN: 9780205568611)
Everything’s an Argument, 7th Ed., Andrea Lunsford, John J. Ruszkiewicz and Keith Walters, Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2013. (ISBN: 978-1319085759).
Good Reasons: Researching and Writing Effective Arguments [Revel Edition], 7th Ed., Lester Faigley and Jack Selzer, Pearson/Longman, 2018. (ISBN: 978-0-13-439286-8) (NOTE: Pearson no longer offers print copies of this book. The ISBN here is for the interactive e-book version through the Revel platform)
Practical Argument: A Text and Anthology, 3rd Ed., Laurie G. Kirszner and Stephen R. Mandell, Bedford/St. Martins, 2017. (ISBN: 978-1-319-02856-5)
Writing Arguments: A Rhetoric with Readings [Revel Edition], 11/E, John D. Ramage, John C. Bean, and June Johnson, Pearson/Longman, 2017. (ISBN: 9780134807850) (NOTE: Pearson no longer offers print copies of this book. The ISBN here is for the interactive e-book version through the Revel platform).
The following supplemental text is appropriate for teaching self-editing in CCII:
Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace, Joseph M. Williams and Joseph Bizup, 12/E, 2014. (ISBN: 9780134080413)
Revel Interactive E-Texts
Prior to the Fall 2017 semester, Pearson released an interactive, online version of the two most popular CCII texts--Writing Arguments and Good Reasons. The Revel versions of these e-texts include things like built-in quizzes, as well as audio and video that students can interactive with. They also allow the instructor to tailor the text for the students--allowing instructors to do things like remove chapters they won't be assigning. Here are the ISBNs for these versions of these texts:
- Revel for Good Reasons with Contemporary Arguments, 9780134429960
- Revel for Writing Arguments: A Rhetoric with Readings, 9780134807850
Digital Library for CCII
Pearson now offers two custom digital libraries that each include a set of three textbooks on the approved list for around $50 total. (The difference between the two libraries is the third text; see below.) Students can purchase an access code at the university bookstore (after you place a course text order), but they can also purchase it directly from Pearson and avoid the marked up price at the bookstore (do order copies through the bookstore, though; students on financial aid must purchase there). Contact our Pearson representative Melissa Blum (melissa.blum@pearson.com) if you are interested in this option. Info:
Rowan Digital Library, multiple authors, Pearson (ISBN: 9781269438896). Digital library includes:
· Good Reasons, Lester Faigley and Jack Selzer, Pearson/Longman , 2012
· Writing Arguments, John D. Ramage, John C. Bean, and June Johnson, Pearson/Longman, 2014
· Compose, Design, Advocate, Anne F. Wysocki and Dennis A. Lynch, Longman, 2012
Rowan Digital Library, vol 2, multiple authors, Pearson (ISBN: 9781269935003). Digital library includes:
· Good Reasons, 6/E, Lester Faigley and Jack Selzer, Pearson/Longman , 2012
· Writing Arguments, 10/E, John D. Ramage, John C. Bean, and June Johnson, Pearson/Longman, 2014
· Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace, 11/E, Joseph M. Williams and Joseph Bizup, 2014