Reasoning and Writing Well: A Rhetoric, Reader, and Handbook - Softcover

Dietsch, Betty M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1559349530 ISBN 13: 9781559349536

Publisher: Mayfield Publishing Co ,U.S., 1997

Synopsis

The second edition of this comprehensive, convenient, and highly accessible guide offers thorough and easy-to-use computer and Internet coverage and retains the friendly but purposeful tone of its successful first edition. It provides extensive study aids, an abundance of activities for both individual and group work, lists of suggested topics for writing, and numerous student models, including complete student papers.

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From the Publisher

Comprehensive, convenient, and economical coverage: four books in one'a writing guide, a research guide, a reader, and a handbook'all at an affordable price.
Exceptionally strong coverage of the Internet, computers and writing, employment writing, and argumentation.
Extensive study aids: Chapter summaries, figures, boxes, checklists, lists of key words, and 'Test Your self' exercises.
An abundance of activities for both individual and group work, as well as lists of suggested topics for writing.
Numerous student models, including complete student papers.
Sharpened focus on revision, reflected in a new Part Two.
Expanded and updated research coverage, including a concise introduction to research writing; a chapter focused on primary research; and coverage of using the Internet as a research tool, with numerous models for documenting various electronic sources according to the very latest MLA and APA guidelines.
New chapter on writing effective essay exams (in Part Seven).
20 new readings in Part Eight, including five new arguments, as well as a new section of short stories.
New coverage of reading and responding to drama (in Part Six).

Edition details

• Publisher: Mayfield Publishing Co ,U.S.
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1559349530
• ISBN 13: 9781559349536
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 21