Inspired to Write: Readings and Tasks to Develop Writing Skills (Cambridge Academic Writing Collection) - Softcover

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521537118 ISBN 13: 9780521537117

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2004

Synopsis

Inspired to Write uses powerful and provocative readings to inspire students to write personal and academic essays.

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Book Description

Inspired to Write contains 45 thematically grouped readings taken from a variety of genres, including personal essays, stories, newspaper and magazine articles, and academic texts. The readings provide students with models of good writing, stimuli for discussion, and inspiration for their own writing. In addition, tips and strategies to help developing writers are woven throughout the text.

Synopsis

Inspired to Write offers a choice of 45 readings taken from a variety of genres, including personal essays, stories, newspaper and magazine articles, and academic texts. The readings in the Student's Book provide students with models of good writing, stimuli for discussion, and inspiration for their own writing. This text is written by the same authors as Changes, which this volume now replaces. It includes 15 of the most popular readings from that text and maintains the same student-centered and collaborative approach. The new book has three units, divided into four thematic subsections. It features Toolboxes and Writer's tip boxes that are woven throughout the text, each presenting essential skill strategies. Also, compared to Changes, there is an increased emphasis on academic discourse and academic writing skills, such as citing sources.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521537118
• ISBN 13: 9780521537117
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 242