Writing with a Purpose - Hardcover

McCrimmon, James M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0618039775 ISBN 13: 9780618039777

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (Academic), 2000

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:

Writing With a Purpose distinguishes itself by its emphasis on the fundamental role of purpose in the writing process, its comprehensive coverage of the materials and problems basic to composition, and its effective use of examples and exercises illustrating the decisions that produce successful writing. The focus of the new edition is on computer technology and writing, and is completely current in demonstrating how to use technologyand the Internet.

About this edition

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (Academic)
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0618039775
• ISBN 13: 9780618039777
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 640