9780205661657

Little, Brown Compact Handbook, the (with MyCompLab NEW with E-Book Student Access Code Card)

Format: Paperback

ISBN13: 9780205661657

Paperback|9780205661657


Overview

I. WRITING PROCESS 1. The Writing Situation a. Assessment b. Subject c. Audience d. Purpose 2. Invention a. Journal keeping b. Observing c. Freewriting d. Brainstorming e. Clustering f. Asking questions 3. Thesis and Organization a. Thesis statement b. Organization 4. Drafting a. Starting to draft b. Maintaining momentum c. Sample first draft 5. Revising and Editing a. Revising the whole essay b. Sample revision c. Editing the revised draft d. Formatting and proofreading e. Sample final draft  f. Collaborating g. Preparing a writing portfolio 6. Paragraphs a. Unity b. Coherence c. Development d. Introductions and conclusions 7. Document Design a. Academic papers b. Principles of design c. Elements of design d. Illustrations e. Readers with disabilities II. WRITING IN AND OUT OF COLLEGE 8. Academic Writing a. Becoming an academic writer b. Audience c. Purpose d. Structure and format e. Language 9. Study Skills a. Time management b. Listening and note taking in class c. Reading d. Exams 10. Critical Thinking and Reading a. Reading texts b. Viewing images 11. Argument a. Elements of argument b. Reasonableness c. Organization d. Visual arguments e. Sample argument 12. Online Writing a. Electronic mail b. Online collaboration c. Web compositions 13. Oral Presentations a. Organization b. Delivery 14. Public Writing a. Business letters and rÉsumÉs Sample letter and rÉsumÉ b. Memos, reports, and proposals Sample memo, report, and proposal c. Community work: flyers, newsletters, brochures Sample flyer, newsletter, and brochure

ISBN-13

9780205661657

ISBN-10

0205661653

Weight

1.45 Pounds

Dimensions

6.30 x 1.00 x 8.30 In

List Price

$73.20

Edition

6th Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

544 pages

Publisher

Longman

Published On

2008-06-24



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