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researchers to core issues and concerns on a given topic. Each
chapter includes one part that argues the affirmative and one part
that argues the negative—all written by a single author. With the
single-author format the predominant arguments for and against
an issue can be synthesized into clear, accessible discussions
supported by details and evidence including relevant facts, direct
quotes, current examples, and statistical illustrations. All volumes
include focus questions to guide students as they read each pro/
con discussion, a list of key facts, and an annotated list of related
organizations and websites for conducting further research.
The authors of the Common Core State Standards have set
out the particular qualities that a literate person in the twenty-first
century must have. These include the ability to think indepen-
dently, establish a base of knowledge across a wide range of
subjects, engage in open-minded but discerning reading and lis-
tening, know how to use and evaluate evidence, and appreciate
and understand diverse perspectives. The new Thinking Critically
series supports these goals by providing a solid introduction to
the study of pro/con issues.

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