Writing with a Purpose - Hardcover

McCrimmon, James M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0395432200 ISBN 13: 9780395432204

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (Academic), 1992

Synopsis

Writing with a Purpose has always been distinguished by its emphasis on the role of purpose in the writing process, its comprehensive coverage for first-year writing, and its effective use of examples and exercises. Designed as a four-in-one (rhetoric, reader, research guide, handbook) for one- and two-semester composition courses, this respected and reliable text has helped train countless students. The Fourteenth Edition includes streamlined coverage to allow for expanded material on such critical topics as research and argumentation. A technology program, Writing with a Purpose Online, allows students to access writing guidance as needed while drafting and revising.

About this title

Synopsis:

Emphasizing the fundamental role of purpose in the writing process, this text blends proven strategies with contemporary thought on the teaching and learning of writing. It includes exercises and an appendix on grammar usage. Ancillary package available upon adoption.

About this edition

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (Academic)
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0395432200
• ISBN 13: 9780395432204
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 672