The St. Martin's guide to writing / Rise B. Axelrod, Charles R. Cooper.
Publication details: Boston : Bedford/St. Martin's, c2001.Edition: 6th editionDescription: xxxv, 810, [169] p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:- 0312201060 (with handbook)
- 0312240597(without handbook)
- 808.042 23 AXE
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
why writing is important
how writing is learned
using this book
PART ONE: WRITING ACTIVITIES
remembering events
remembering people
writing profiles
explaining a concept
arguing a position
proposing a solution
justifying an evaluation
speculating about causes
interpreting stories
PART TWO: CRITICAL THINKING
a catalog of invention strategies
a catalog of reading strategies
PART THREE: WRITING STRATEGIES
cueing the reader
narrating
describing
defining
classifying
comparing and contrasting
arguing
PART FOUR: RESEARCH STRATEGIES
field research
library and internet research
using and acknowledging sources
PART FIVE: WRITING FOR ASSESSMENT
essay examinations
writing portfolios
PART SIX: WRITING AND SPEAKING TO WIDER AUDIENCES
designing documents
elements of document design
designing page layout
sample documents
oral presentations
working with others
writing in your community
Includes indexes.
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