Aims of Argument Brief 2003 MLA update Author:Timothy Crusius, Carolyn Channell, Timothy Crusius, Carolyn Channell The Aims of Argument is a process-oriented introduction to argumentation with unique coverage of the aims, or purposes, of argument: to inquire, to convince, to persuade, and to mediate. In contrast to other approaches, the focus on aims provides rhetorical context that helps students write, as well as read, arguments. — The MLA Update ve... more »rsion reflects the most current format of the Modern Language Association documentation style.« less