The Prentice Hall reader /
George Miller.
- 7th edition.
- Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson/Prentice Hall, c2004.
- xxxiv, 619 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Contents;
One: Gathering and using examples Where can you find details and examples? How do I gather details and examples from my experience? How do I gather information from outside sources? etc.
Two: Narration What do you include in a narrative? How do you structure a narrative? How are narratives told? etc.
Three: Description How do you describe an object or a place? How do you describe a person? How do you organize a description? etc.
Four: Division and classification How do you choose a subject? How do you divide or classify a subject? How do you structure a division or classification essay? etc.
Five: Comparison and contrast How do you choose a subject? Do you always find both similarities and differences? How do you use analogy, metaphor, and smile? etc.
Six: Process How do you choose a subject to write about? How do you structure a process paper? Sample student essay etc.
Seven: Cause and effect Why do you write a cause and effect analysis? How do you choose a subject? How do you isolate and evaluate causes and effects? etc.
Eight: Definition How much do you include in a definition? How do you structure a definition? Sample student essay etc.
Nine: Argument and persuasion How do you analyze your audience? What does it take to persuade your reader? How do you make sure that your argument is logical? etc.
Ten: Revising Analyzing your own writing Keeping a revision log Using peer readers etc.