Reading and Writing about Contemporary Issues by Kathleen McWhorter Instruct Rev

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ISBN
9780134996301
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Pearson Education
ISBN-10
0134996305
ISBN-13
9780134996301
eBay Product ID (ePID)
12038241537

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
704 Pages
Publication Name
Reading and Writing about Contemporary Issues
Language
English
Publication Year
2019
Subject
Reading Skills, General, Rhetoric, Readers
Type
Textbook
Author
Kathleen Mcwhorter
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines, Social Science
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1.4 in
Item Weight
35.6 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
7.4 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
3
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2018-051783
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
808.0427
Table Of Content
PART 1: A HANDBOOK FOR READING AND WRITING IN COLLEGE The Reading Process The Writing Process Vocabulary for Readers and Writers Main Ideas and Topic Sentences Supporting Details, Transitions, and Implied Main Ideas Revising and Proofreading Paragraphs Reading and Writing Organizational Patterns Writing Essays and Documented Papers Critical Thinking: Reading and Writing Analyzing Issues and Arguments PART 2: READING AND WRITING ABOUT CONTEMPORARY ISSUES Defining Ourselves: Our Multiple Identities Our Environment: Problems and Solutions Relationships: Our Friends, Families, and Communities Medical Ethics: Where Do We Draw the Line? Personal Safety and Security Conformity and Nonconformity: Following and Breaking the Rules Personal Freedoms and Limitations: Lifestyle Choices PART 3: A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CASEBOOK ON GLOBALIZATION Examining One Issue in Depth Reading 1: Geography, "The Impact of Globalization" Reading 2: Biology, "World Overpopulation and Resource Management" Reading 3: Business and Marketing, "Marketing on the Global Stage" Reading 4: Cultural Anthropology, "Globalization and Health" Reading 5: Communication, "Globalization and Intercultural Communication" Reading 6: Economics, "The Global Economy" Synthesis and Integration Questions and Activities Writing About the Readings PART 4: GRAMMAR AND CORRECTNESS SKILL REFRESHERS Skill Refresher 1: Sentence Fragments Skill Refresher 2: Run-On Sentences Skill Refresher 3: Subject-Verb Agreement Skill Refresher 4: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Skill Refresher 5: Pronoun Reference Skill Refresher 6: Dangling Modifiers Skill Refresher 7: Misplaced Modifiers Skill Refresher 8 Parallelism Skill Refresher 9: Comma Usage Skill Refresher 10: Colons and Semicolons
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For courses in Integrated Reading & Writing and Intermediate Reading (9-12 grade level). High-interest, thought-provoking, thematic content to spur students' learning Reading and Writing About Contemporary Issues gathers only the most stimulating nonfiction pieces regarding real-world problems, connects them thematically, and uses them as tools to build on students' reading and writing through numerous examples for analysis. Students see not only how to use these skills, but why we use them. Each reading is organized into thematic units that focus on contemporary issues, and has been chosen to interest and motivate students. The 3rd Edition uses the readings as direct teaching tools rather than examples. Readings are organized based on level of difficulty-and are drawn from a variety of sources, such as blogs and websites, books, textbooks, periodicals, popular magazines, and newspapers. This wide selection of readings and flexible organization adapts easily to a variety of integrated reading and writing courses and to a broad range of students. Also available with MyLab Reading & Writing Skills By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab(TM) Reading & Writing Skills personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Reading & Writing Skills does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Reading & Writing Skills, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information., For courses in Integrated Reading & Writing and Intermediate Reading (9-12 grade level). High-interest, thought-provoking, thematic content to spur students' learning Reading and Writing About Contemporary Issues gathers only the most stimulating nonfiction pieces regarding real-world problems, connects them thematically, and uses them as tools to build on students' reading and writing through numerous examples for analysis. Students see not only how to use these skills, but why we use them. Each reading is organized into thematic units that focus on contemporary issues, and has been chosen to interest and motivate students. The 3rd Edition uses the readings as direct teaching tools rather than examples. Readings are organized based on level of difficulty-and are drawn from a variety of sources, such as blogs and websites, books, textbooks, periodicals, popular magazines, and newspapers. This wide selection of readings and flexible organization adapts easily to a variety of integrated reading and writing courses and to a broad range of students. Also available with MyLab Reading & Writing Skills By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab(tm) Reading & Writing Skills personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Reading & Writing Skills does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Reading & Writing Skills, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information., For courses in Integrated Reading & Writing and Intermediate Reading (9-12 grade level). High-interest, thought-provoking, thematic content to spur learning Created by a pioneering thought leader in developmental education, Reading and Writing About Contemporary Issues gathers only the most stimulating nonfiction pieces regarding real-world problems, connects them thematically, and uses them as tools to build on students' reading and writing through numerous examples for analysis. Each reading is organized into thematic units that focus on contemporary issues, and has been chosen to interest and motivate students. The 3rd Edition builds upon its strong pedagogy by using the readings as direct teaching tools rather than examples. Readings are organized based on level of difficulty - and are drawn from a variety of sources, such as blogs and websites, books, textbooks, periodicals, popular magazines, and newspapers. This wide selection of readings and flexible organization adapts easily to a variety of integrated reading and writing courses and to a broad range of students. Also available with MyLab Reading & Writing Skills MyLab(tm) is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student.Learn more about MyLab Reading & Writing Skills.
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PE1417.M45653 2020

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