Everything You Need To Know About College Writing 2016 Mla Update

Author : Lynne Lerych,Allison DeBoer Criswell
Publisher : Bedford/St. Martin's
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1319088074

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Everything You Need to Know about College Writing, 2016 MLA Update by Lynne Lerych,Allison DeBoer Criswell Pdf

THIS TITLE HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT THE 2016 MLA UPDATES! Our editorial team has updated this text based on content from The MLA Handbook, 8th Edition. Browse our catalog or contact your representative for a full listing of updated titles and packages, or to request a custom ISBN. In their teaching, community college instructors Lynne Lerych and Allison DeBoer Criswell have discovered that a unique combination of humor and coaching helps overwhelmed students successfully master the conventions of academic writing. Now they have translated their experience into an engaging text to reach even the most wary students. Everything You Need to Know About College Writing is anchored by a sequenced, hands-on-approach to teaching rhetorical skills that help students face their fears of writing. This practical method starts by modeling each concept in action, then asks students to discuss and explore the concept together, and ends with an opportunity to practice. The authors’ compelling tone—and presence as illustrated characters throughout the book— keep students returning to the text for more on-the-page instruction. Filled with relevant student examples at every stage of the writing process, illustrated student writers whose progress and thought process the text follows, and engaging activities at when they’re needed most, the text offers a unique way of untangling the toughest writing tasks while helping students to learn from mistakes. Plenty of grammar and mechanics coverage, plus tips throughout, help even the most reluctant writers stay on track. A mini-reader, a brief section on writing across the curriculum, and another on citation conventions appear at the end of the book to round out its robust support for all elements of a writing course in a small package.

Author : Lynne Lerych,Allison DeBoer Criswell
Publisher : Macmillan Higher Education
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781457692949

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Everything You Need to Know About College Writing by Lynne Lerych,Allison DeBoer Criswell Pdf

In their teaching, community college instructors Lynne Lerych and Allison DeBoer Criswell have discovered that a unique combination of humor and coaching helps overwhelmed students successfully master the conventions of academic writing. Now they have translated their experience into an engaging text to reach even the most wary students. Everything You Need to Know About College Writing is anchored by a sequenced, hands-on-approach to teaching rhetorical skills that help students face their fears of writing. This practical method starts by modeling each concept in action, then asks students to discuss and explore the concept together, and ends with an opportunity to practice. The authors’ compelling tone—and presence as illustrated characters throughout the book— keep students returning to the text for more on-the-page instruction. Filled with relevant student examples at every stage of the writing process, illustrated student writers whose progress and thought process the text follows, and engaging activities at when they’re needed most, the text offers a unique way of untangling the toughest writing tasks while helping students to learn from mistakes. Plenty of grammar and mechanics coverage, plus tips throughout, help even the most reluctant writers stay on track. A mini-reader, a brief section on writing across the curriculum, and another on citation conventions appear at the end of the book to round out its robust support for all elements of a writing course in a small package.

Author : Lester Faigley
Publisher : Pearson
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Academic writing
ISBN : 0134586352

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Writing by Lester Faigley Pdf

For courses in English Composition. This version of Writing: A Guide for College and Beyond has been updated to reflect the 8th Edition of the MLA Handbook (April 2016)* Revealing the writing process through interactive learning Writing: A Guide for College and Beyond presents writing, reading, and research processes dynamically, using a variety of visuals to illustrate how readers interact with texts and how writers compose. One of the first textbook authors to focus on multimedia composing, Lester Faigley employs his own advice to engage students in every step of the writing process--for both college composition and everyday life--and pulls back the curtain on how writers work. Aligned with the learning goals for a first-year college writing course identified in the 2014 Outcomes Statement from the Council of Writing Program Administrators, Writing: A Guide for College and Beyond gives students the support they need to succeed in first-year composition, in their other courses, and in their careers. In the 4th Edition, students can also practice and explore what they've learned chapter-by-chapter with interactive MyWritingLab tools, assignments, and projects. * The 8th Edition introduces sweeping changes to the philosophy and details of MLA works cited entries. Responding to the "increasing mobility of texts," MLA now encourages writers to focus on the process of crafting the citation, beginning with the same questions for any source. These changes, then, align with current best practices in the teaching of writing which privilege inquiry and critical thinking over rote recall and rule-following.

Author : Laurie G. Kirszner,Stephen R. Mandell
Publisher : Bedford/St. Martin's
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1319088066

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Patterns for College Writing with 2016 MLA Update by Laurie G. Kirszner,Stephen R. Mandell Pdf

THIS TITLE HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT THE 2016 MLA UPDATES! Our editorial team has updated this text based on content from The MLA Handbook, 8th Edition. Browse our catalog or contact your representative for a full listing of updated titles and packages, or to request a custom ISBN. Laurie Kirszner and Stephen Mandell, authors with thirty years of experience teaching college writing, know what works in the classroom and have a knack for picking just the right readings. In Patterns for College Writing, they provide students with exemplary rhetorical models and instructors with class-tested selections that balance classic and contemporary essays. Along with more examples of student writing than any other reader, Patterns has the most comprehensive coverage of active reading, research, and the writing process, with a five-chapter mini-rhetoric; the clearest explanations of the patterns of development; the most thorough apparatus of any rhetorical reader; and the most comprehensive coverage of argumentative writing—all reasons why Patterns for College Writing is the best-selling reader in the country. And the new edition includes exciting new readings, images, and debate and casebook topics. Patterns is now available as a Bedford e-Book to Go and in a variety of formats that can be downloaded to a computer, tablet, or e-reader. And now with the new edition, you can meet students where they are: online. Our newest set of online materials, LaunchPad Solo, provides all the key tools and course-specific content that you need to teach your class. Get all our great course-specific materials in one fully customizable space online; then assign and mix our resources with yours. To package LaunchPad Solo free with Patterns for College Writing, use ISBN 978-1-319-01312-7.

Author : John J. Ruszkiewicz,Jay T. Dolmage
Publisher : Macmillan Higher Education
Page : 1027 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-02
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781319114909

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How to Write Anything with Readings with 2016 MLA Update by John J. Ruszkiewicz,Jay T. Dolmage Pdf

THIS TITLE HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT THE 2016 MLA UPDATES! Our editorial team has updated this text based on content from The MLA Handbook, 8th Edition. Browse our catalog or contact your representative for a full listing of updated titles and packages, or to request a custom ISBN. Instructors at hundreds of colleges and universities have turned to How to Write Anything for clear, focused writing advice that gives students just what they need, when they need it. And students love it—because John Ruszkiewicz’s tone makes writing in any genre approachable, with a flexible, rhetorical framework for a range of common academic and real-world genres, and a reference with extra support for writing, research, design, style, and grammar. The new edition also gives students more support for writing portfolios, more help working with the concept of genre, and more emphasis on critical reading and writing—all essential to academic success. And you’ll find more teaching ideas and syllabi from the community of teachers led by coauthor Jay Dolmage. The result is everything you need to teach composition in a flexible and highly visual guide, reference, and reader.

Author : Kathleen T. McWhorter
Publisher : Macmillan Higher Education
Page : 804 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781319098346

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Successful College Writing, Brief Edition with 2016 MLA Update by Kathleen T. McWhorter Pdf

THIS TITLE HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT THE 2016 MLA UPDATES! Our editorial team has updated this text based on content from The MLA Handbook, 8th Edition. Browse our catalog or contact your representative for a full listing of updated titles and packages, or to request a custom ISBN. Kathleen T. McWhorter’s unique visual approach, with support for both reading and writing, helps students at any level of preparedness become successful college writers. The sixth edition of Successful College Writing builds on its beloved, proven visual tools, such as graphic organizers, flowcharts, and new graphic Guided Writing Assignments, with engaging professional, multimedia, and student readings in the most commonly assigned rhetorical modes. In response to instructor and student feedback, the new edition has been thoughtfully streamlined and redesigned.

Author : Lester Faigley
Publisher : Pearson
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0134582527

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Writing by Lester Faigley Pdf

NOTE: This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value; this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a Course ID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. For college courses in Composition and Rhetoric. This version of Writing: A Guide for College and Beyond has been updated to reflect the 8th edition of the MLA Handbook (April 2016). The 8th edition introduces sweeping changes to the philosophy and details of MLA works cited entries. Responding to the "increasing mobility of texts," MLA now encourages writers to focus on the process of crafting the citation, beginning with the same questions for any source. These changes, then, align with current best practices in the teaching of writing which privilege inquiry and critical thinking over rote recall and rule-following. Revealing the writing process through interactive learning Writing: A Guide for College and Beyond presents writing, reading, and research processes dynamically, using a variety of visuals to illustrate how readers interact with texts and how writers compose. One of the first textbook authors to focus on multimedia composing, Lester Faigley employs his own advice to engage students in every step of the writing process--for both college composition and everyday life--and pulls back the curtain on how writers work. Aligned with the learning goals for a first-year college writing course identified in the 2014 Outcomes Statement from the Council of Writing Program Administrators, Writing: A Guide for College and Beyond gives students the support they need to succeed in first-year composition, in their other courses, and in their careers. In the Fourth Edition, students can also practice and explore what they've learned chapter-by-chapter with interactive MyWritingLab tools, assignments and projects.

Author : Tim Taylor,Linda Copeland
Publisher : Pearson
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-13
Category : College readers
ISBN : 0134644883

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IDEAS and Aims for College Writing, Books a la Carte Edition, MLA Update by Tim Taylor,Linda Copeland Pdf

NOTE: This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value; this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a Course ID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. For courses in Developmental Writing. This version of Ideas & Aims for College Writing has been updated to reflect the 8th edition of the MLA Handbook (April 2016). The 8th edition introduces sweeping changes to the philosophy and details of MLA works cited entries. Responding to the "increasing mobility of texts," MLA now encourages writers to focus on the process of crafting the citation, beginning with the same questions for any source. These changes, then, align with current best practices in the teaching of writing which privilege inquiry and critical thinking over rote recall and rule-following. A one-of-a-kind resource to improve writing skills IDEAS and Aims fulfills a growing need in our classrooms for a different approach and a different type of writing textbook. Its consistent focus on subject, purpose, audience, and genre leads students to effectively analyze writing situations they will encounter in their classes and beyond. This is accomplished through use of an easy to remember template called IDEAS Interest, Details, Explanation, Audience, and Style] helping students see writing not only as an important academic tool but as a necessary skill for their personal and professional lives.

Author : Laurie G. Kirszner,Stephen R. Mandell
Publisher : Macmillan Higher Education
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781319123994

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Patterns for College Writing, Brief Edition with 2016 MLA Update by Laurie G. Kirszner,Stephen R. Mandell Pdf

THIS TITLE HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT THE 2016 MLA UPDATES! Our editorial team has updated this text based on content from The MLA Handbook, 8th Edition. Browse our catalog or contact your representative for a full listing of updated titles and packages, or to request a custom ISBN. Laurie Kirszner and Stephen Mandell, authors with thirty years of experience teaching college writing, know what works in the classroom and have a knack for picking just the right readings. In Patterns for College Writing, Brief Edition, they provide students with exemplary rhetorical models and instructors with class-tested selections that balance classic and contemporary essays. Along with more examples of student writing than any other reader, Patterns has the most comprehensive coverage of active reading, research, and the writing process, with a five-chapter mini-rhetoric; the clearest explanations of the patterns of development; the most thorough apparatus of any brief rhetorical reader; and the most comprehensive coverage of argumentative writing. And this new brief edition includes exciting new readings, images, and debate and casebook topics.

Author : Kathleen T. McWhorter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1319092403

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Successful College Writing With 2016 Mla Update + Launchpad - Six Month Access Card by Kathleen T. McWhorter Pdf

Author : Kathleen T. McWhorter
Publisher : Macmillan Higher Education
Page : 932 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781319098353

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Successful College Writing with 2016 MLA Update by Kathleen T. McWhorter Pdf

Kathleen T. McWhorter’s unique visual approach, with support for both reading and writing, helps students at any level of preparedness become successful college writers. The sixth edition of Successful College Writing builds on its beloved, proven visual tools, such as graphic organizers, flowcharts, and new graphic Guided Writing Assignments, with engaging professional, multimedia, and student readings in the most commonly assigned rhetorical modes. In response to instructor and student feedback, the new edition has been thoughtfully streamlined and redesigned.

Author : David Starkey
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781554813803

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Academic Writing Now: A Brief Guide for Busy Students—with MLA 2016 Update by David Starkey Pdf

Academic Writing Now: A Brief Guide for Busy Students is a rhetoric designed to cover the basics of a college writing course in a concise, student-friendly format. Anything inessential to the business of college writing has been excluded. Each chapter concentrates on a crucial element of composing an academic essay and is capable of being read in a single sitting. The book is loaded with “timesaver tips,” ideas for making the most of the student’s time, along with occasional warnings to avoid common errors made by student writers. Each short chapter concludes with questions and suggestions designed to trigger class discussion.

Author : Kathleen T. McWhorter
Publisher : Macmillan Higher Education
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781319093976

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Successful College Writing, Brief Edition by Kathleen T. McWhorter Pdf

THIS TITLE HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT THE 2016 MLA UPDATES! Our editorial team has updated this text based on content from The MLA Handbook, 8th Edition. Browse our catalog or contact your representative for a full listing of updated titles and packages, or to request a custom ISBN. Kathleen T. McWhorter’s unique visual approach, with support for both reading and writing, helps students at any level of preparedness become successful college writers. The sixth edition of Successful College Writing builds on its beloved, proven visual tools, such as graphic organizers, flowcharts, and new graphic Guided Writing Assignments, with engaging professional, multimedia, and student readings in the most commonly assigned rhetorical modes. In response to instructor and student feedback, the new edition has been thoughtfully streamlined and redesigned.

Author : JOHN. LANGAN
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1260126986

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COLLEGE WRITING SKILLS WITH READINGS MLA 2016 UPDATE by JOHN. LANGAN Pdf

Author : Jack Rawlins,Stephen Metzger
Publisher : Wadsworth Publishing
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 1337284955

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The Writer's Way (with 2016 MLA Update Card) by Jack Rawlins,Stephen Metzger Pdf

THE WRITER'S WAY is based on two core principles: (1) good writing begins when you know your audience and write for the right reasons; and (2) knowing your audience and having good reasons to write will teach you everything you need to know about technique. Based on a "whole language approach," THE WRITER'S WAY, Ninth Edition, is a dynamic, process-centered paperback rhetoric with readings. While this text is intended to be used in the classroom, it's very much based on the concept that there is little difference between writing in school and writing in the "real world." Offering frank advice in a supportive, encouraging tone, the authors lead you step by step through the writing process, from pre-writing to polishing the final draft. Each student text is packaged with a free Cengage Essential Reference Card to the MLA HANDBOOK, Eighth Edition.