Avoiding the technical jargon for which English professors are known and admired, this down-to-earth textbook:

• Introduces the college essay and explains how it differs from the report, reflection paper, persuasive paper, and five-paragraph trainer-essay.
• Guides students through the process of researching and developing thoughtful arguments of their own.
• Shows students how to present their arguments within the confines of effective college writing.
• Warns students repeatedly about the dangers of not thinking for themselves.

The Humble Argument presents argumentative writing in everyday language so that non-majors are more likely to understand these ideas and put them to good use.