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How to Write Anything: A Guide and Reference by Ruszkiewicz
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Item specifics
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- Book Title
- How to Write Anything
- Publish Year
- 2021
- ISBN
- 9781319412753
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bedford/Saint Martin's
ISBN-10
1319412750
ISBN-13
9781319412753
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4050376128
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
560 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
How to Write Anything : a Guide and Reference
Subject
Rhetoric
Publication Year
2021
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
29 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
5
Intended Audience
College Audience
Table Of Content
New selections are indicated with an asterisk (*). Part 1: Concepts of College Writing 1 Academic Goals and Expectations Know that writing is more than avoiding grammar errors Don''t make writing harder than it is Take advantage of your instructor''s office hour Use the writing center Think of writing as a process Think of yourself as a writer VISUAL TUTORIAL: How to Use the Writing Center 2 Defining Genres and Purposes Appreciate what genres are Understand why writers rely on genres Using genres to meet assignments Understand subgenres Genres and subgenres in How to Write Anything 3 Imagining Audiences Consider what your audiences expect Consider who else your readers might be Make adjustments for your readers Define who your readers should be 4 Understanding Style and Design Appreciate the choices you have Strive for clarity in academic writing Use language that respects audiences Appreciate that design is part of style Part 2: Key Academic Genres 5 Narratives Defining the genre Make a point -- usually Tell a story Offer details Focus on people LITERACY NARRATIVE: Laura Grisham, Literacy Narrative Claiming a topic Brainstorm Choose a manageable subject Choose a consequential subject Choose a puzzling subject Imagining your audience Gathering materials Talk to the people involved Trust your experiences Consult personal documents Organizing ideas Consider a conventional structure Build toward a climax Give your readers directions Use headings and transitions Choosing a style and design Don''t hesitate to use first person Use figures of speech, such as similes, metaphors, and analogies, to make memorable comparisons In choosing verbs, favor active rather than passive voice Keep the language simple Examining models ARGUMENTATIVE NARRATIVE: Leah Vann, Bald Is NOT Beautiful PERSONAL STATEMENT: Michael Villaverde, Application Essay for Academic Service Partnership Foundation Internship Assignments 6 Reports Defining the genre Present information Find reliable sources Aim for objectivity Present information clearly FEATURE STORY: Cat Vasko, Grocery Store Economics: Why Are Rotisserie Chickens So Cheap? Claiming a topic Answer questions Review what is already known about a subject Report new knowledge Imagining your audience Suppose you are the expert Suppose you are the novice Suppose you are the peer Gathering materials Base reports on the best available sources Base reports on diverse sources Fact-check your report Organizing ideas Organize by date, time, or sequence Organize by magnitude or order of importance Organize by division Organize by classification Organize by position, location, or space &
Synopsis
How to Write Anything supports students with practical advice for all kinds of writing. The easy-to-follow rhetorical sequence, generous examples, and accessible tone empower students to write in any genre, both in class and in the workplace.
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