Writing in the Works--an innovative rhetoric, reader, research guide, and handbook--treats students as writers rather than as students who write. Throughout the text, engaging assignments encourage students to view themselves as writers in many different contexts--in their personal lives, in their academic careers, and in their roles as group and community members--thus providing them with important, satisfying, and practical reasons to write. A comprehensive ancillary package complements the text with dynamic learning tools for students and time-saving, course management resources for instructors. The supplements include the Online Study Center for students, the WriteSpace online writing program, and the SMARTHINKING live, online tutoring service.

Writing in the Works--an innovative rhetoric, reader, research guide, and handbook--treats students as writers rather than as students who write. Throughout the text, engaging assignments encourage students to view themselves as writers in many different contexts--in their personal lives, in their academic careers, and in their roles as group and community members--thus providing them with important, satisfying, and practical reasons to write. A comprehensive ancillary package complements the text with dynamic learning tools for students and time-saving, course management resources for instructors. The supplements include the Online Study Center for students, the WriteSpace online writing program, and the SMARTHINKING live, online tutoring service.

Note: Every reading is followed by Critical Reading Questions and Questions for Discussion and Writing. I. The Writer's Craft 1. The Writer's Process Introduction Chapter Objectives The Writing Process Brainstorming Strategies Composing Reading: Anne Lamott, from bird by bird Revising Peer Editing Readings: Anne Lamott, from bird by bird; Stephen King, from On Writing; Caitlin Reynolds (student), "Finally a Writer" 2. Reading and Thinking Critically Introduction Ten Questions for Critical Thinking and Reading Active Reading Analyzing and Synthesizing Interpreting Irony and Figurative Language Distinguishing Fact from Opinion Determining the Bias of Sources II. Assignments 3. Short Articles: Writing Exposition Assignment; Short Articles; Chapter Objectives Understanding Short Articles Research Paths Anatomy of a Short Article Readings: Emily Bergeron, "Oceanography: They Came from the Bottom of the Sea"; Gunjan Sinha, "Genetics: The Moistness of Your Earwax Is Controlled by Single Gene--and That May Be More Important Than You Think"; T. Coraghessan Boyle, "My Suburb"; Janet Rae-Dupre, "How Bullets Tell a Tale"; Charles Fishman, "Mighty Mice"; Jeff Aaron (student), "Tyrannosaurus Rex: No Longer King of Killers?" Writing in the Works: Interview with Douglas Banks Writing and Revision Strategies 4. Application Essays: Writing for a Specific Audience Assignment; Application Essays; Chapter Objectives Understanding Application Essays Research Paths Anatomy of an Application Essay Readings: Jessica Polanski (student), "Smoke"; Stephanie Sheen, "African Eyes"; Katie Robbins (student), An American's Freedom to Choose"; Nitya K. Venkataraman (student), "That Other Part" Writing in the Works: Interview with Nitya K. Venkataraman Writing and Revision Strategies 5. Memoirs: Writing a Narrative Assignment; Memoirs; Chapter Objectives Understanding Memoirs Research Paths Anatomy of a Memoir Readings: Antonya Nelson, "All Washed Up"; Marissa Petrarca, "A Crest Side Story"; Karlene Barrett, "Vacation"; Elaine Hom, "Lesson from Pikachu"; Ashley-Marie Rhodes-Courter (student), "Three Little Words"; Henry Louis Gates, Jr., "Playing Hardball" Visual: Frida Kahlo, "The Two Fridas" Writing in the Works: Interview with Antonya Nelson Writing and Revising Strategies 6. News Stories: Writing the Public Record Assignment; News Stories; Chapter Objectives Understanding News Stories Research Paths Anatomy of a News Story Readings: Jessica Zisko, "Search for New Mascot Halted at San Diego State U"; Jeffrey Carson, "Cox's Chilling Tales of Stamina Recounted"; Charles M. Madigan, "Under Attack"; Matthew Reilly, "Scary Formula: Old Buildings, Timeworn Prank"; Grace Lin (student), "Twenty-five Percent of Students Plagiarize" Writing in the Works: Interview with Grace Lin Writing and Revision Strategies 7. Editorials: Writing Arguments Assignment; Editorials; Chapter Objectives Understanding Arguments Research Paths Anatomy of an Opinion Piece Readings: Boston Globe Editorial, "A Blackout for the Blind"; Paul Mulshine,"End of the Hands-Off Policy on Cell Phone Users"; Cynthia Tucker, "The 'Quota' Cry Doesn't Faze Me"; Lisa Wehran, Letter to the Editor: "Economic Status, Not Race, Should Be the Basis of College Admissions"; Aaron Rasmussen (student), " Schools Needs Weighted Grading"; Sally Jenkins, "As Many Soldier On, Athletes' Relevance Fades Away" Visuals: Clay Bennett, "Security," "The Candlelight Vigil," and "Terrorism" (political cartoons) Writing in the Works: Interview with Aaron Rasmussen Writing and Revision Strategies 8. Proposals: Writing for Your Community Assignment; Proposals; Chapter Objectives Understanding Proposal Writing Research Paths Anatomy of a Proposal Readings: Jessica Hollander, "Stopping Teen Dating Violence"; Karen Lee, Foster Parrots Proposal; The Pine Tree Neighborhood Group, "911 Bears Program Proposal"; Dana Benjamin, Johanna Mayhew, Alexandra Mayer-Hohdahl, and Peter; Myers (students), "Proposal to Help End Slavery in Sudan"; Garland Waller, "Proposal for The Silent Screams: Court Ordered Abuse of Children" Writing in the Works: Interview with Garland Waller Writing and Revising Strategies 9. Public Service Messages: Writing Appeals Assignment; Public Service Messages; Chapter Objectives Understanding Public Service Messages Using Humor Research Paths Anatomy of a Public Service Message Reading: Iz Your Kib Trying to Tel You Sumthing?" Presenting Your Work: The Pitch Letter Readings: Civil Defense: Fallout Shelters and Homeland Security; Jenna Livingston, Sarah Bomie Chae, Michael Thill, and Alexandria McManus (students), "South Shore Women's Center PSA"; Kelly Eleterman, Grace Lin, Owen Black, Adam Wescott, and Mariah Freda (students), "Tri-City Campaign" Writing in the Works: Interview with Judy Perlman Writing and Revision Strategies 10. Websites: Writing for Electronic Sources Assignment; Websites; Chapter Objectives Understanding Websites Anatomy of a Webpage Communicating on the Web Writing and Revision Strategies 11. Film Reviews: Writing Evaluations Assignment; Film Reviews; Chapter Objectives Understanding Film Reviews Research Paths Anatomy of a Film Review Readings: Jeffrey M. Anderson, "Clint's Wild 'River'" (film review); Ann Hornaday, "Whale Rider: This Girl, She Goes!"; Janet Maslin, "Such a Very Long Way from Duvets to Danger"; Roger Ebert, "Fight Club"; Trish DeWolfe (student), "With a Little Dazzle, Chicago Jazzes Up the Silver Screen" Writing in the Works: Interview with Roger Ebert Writing and Revision Strategies 12. Profiles: Writing about Others Assignment; Profiles; Chapter Objectives Understanding Profiles Research Paths Print and Electronic Sources Anatomy of a Profile Readings: Judith Newman, "Running for Office, Running for Life"; Jack Falla, "The Top Drill Instructor in Boot Camp 101"; Stephen Magagnini, "Hmong Teen Builds Future in Two Conflicting Worlds"; Noanna Tzinakos (student), "United We Stand"; Susan Orlean, "Show Dog" Writing in the Works: Interview with Susan Orlean Writing and Revision Strategies 13. Research Articles: Analyzing Trends Assignment; Research Articles; Chapter Objectives Understanding Trends Research Paths Anatomy of a Trend Analysis Readings: David Abel, "Male Call on Campus: Enrollment Trends Widen Gender Gap, Upset Social Scene"; Caitlin Austin, "Fraternities of the Future: Dry or Wet?"; Anne Driscoll, "Giving Girls a Sporting Chance"; Emily Nussbaum, "My So-Called Blog"; Camille Rodriguez (student), "M.D. Realities: Medical Schools Take on Decade-Long Applications Slump as Prospective Students Face Doubts"; Bella English, "Old Game, New Players" Writing in the Works: Interview with Bella English Writing and Revision Strategies III. Research and Documentation 14. Research Brainstorming: Researching to Discover Topics Narrowing Your Topic and Formulating a Specific Question Creating a Working Bibliography Reading with Focus: Taking Useful Notes Evaluating Your Sources The Search A Guide to Research on the World Wide Web Researching in the Real World 15. Documentation Attributing Sources Avoiding Plagiarism Integrating Sources: Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing Documentation Guidelines IV. Grammar Handbook Why Study Grammar? What Is Style? 16. Grammar Refresher Parts of speech Parts of Sentences Sentence Types 17. Punctuation Proofreading Symbols Periods, Question Marks, Exclamation Marks Semicolons and Colons Commas, Dashes, and Parentheses Apostrophes and Hyphens Ellipses, Brackets, and Quotation Marks Capital letters, Numbers, and Italics Common Errors Sentence Structure Errors Agreement Errors Pronoun Case Errors Verb Tense Errors Parallelism Modification Errors Frequently Confused Words Trouble Spots for Nonnative Speakers Nouns and Articles Verbs and Verbals Sentence Structure Idioms Appendix Credits Index