9780136050544

Wordsmith

Format: Paperback

ISBN13: 9780136050544

Paperback|9780136050544


Overview

TheWordsmithseries is the value-packed option that stduents will appreciate while mastering key writing and grammar skills.   Wordsmithis the book for instructors who want to truly connect with their students. Arlov created a text that counters many of the objections instructors had about textbooks, such as: Students find textbooks dry and tedious.Arlov includes thought-provoking chapter openers, plenty of visuals, and a conversational, engaging writing style that students really respond to. Students find textbooks irrelevant to their lives.Arlov's coverage of the rhetorical modes is realistic and models real life writing. She includes "Real Writing" examples in the modes chapters to make Wordsmithreally relevant to students' lives.  Students become frustrated if the entire text is not used in class.Wordsmithis 100 pages briefer than similar texts on the market and an affordable option. This more concise approach also does not overwhelm students with too much information. Wordsmith provides students with just the right balnace of instruction and practice.

ISBN-13

9780136050544

ISBN-10

0136050549

Weight

2.02 Pounds

Dimensions

7.55 x 0.86 x 9.08 In

List Price

$89.00

Edition

4th Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

606 pages

Publisher

Prentice Hall

Published On

2008-12-28



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