Reading, Writing and Reasoning: A Guide for Students

Fairbairn, Gavin J.,Winch, Christopher

ISBN 10: 033509595X / ISBN 13: 9780335095957

Published by Open University Press, 1991

About this Item

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reading, Writing and Reasoning: A Guide for Students
• Publisher: Open University Press
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 033509595X
• ISBN 13: 9780335095957
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 222.3 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Containing advice, examples and exercises, this guide is intended to help students develop essential intellectual and study skills in reading, writing and reasoning. It encourages the development of skills in the reading and evaluation of texts and the use of a clear and effective writing style.

Review

"Teachers working with young children, needing to inform themselves better about an aspect of the teaching of reading, will findthe reading suggestions for each entry very useful." - SpokenEnglish "...for students and teachers new to this complexfield, the handbook will provide an accessible and informative sourceof reference." - Child Education "RobinCampbell has been able to offer teachers, intending teachers andteacher-educators a remarkably usable book that should pay great dividends."- Reading "...a useful addition to ateacher-training or in-service library." - Educational Psychology "Students will find this book a little gem in helpingthem...to cometo grips with the many strands that have to be interwoven to teach reading effectively, and to understand the complexityof their role in the process and the skills they need to acquire." - Child Language Teaching and Therapy