Part 1: Joining a Conversation Chapter 1: Making Connections Why think of writing as conversation? What should I know about writing situations? What should I know about genre and design?
Chapter 2: Finding and Listening in on ConversationsHow can I analyze an assignment? How can I find interesting conversations? How can I "listen in" on written conversations? How can I prepare for a successful writing project?
Chapter 3: Reading to Write How can I read critically? What strategies can I use to read actively? How can I take notes? How can I evaluate sources? How can I read like a writer?
Chapter 4: Reviewing and Collaborating How can collaborative activities improve my writing? How can I use peer review to improve my writing? How can I conduct an effective peer review? What resources can I draw on as I review and collaborate?
Part 2: Contributing to a Conversation Chapter 5: Writing to ReflectGenres in Conversation: Reflective Writing What is writing to reflect? The Writers Role: Observer What kinds of documents are used to share reflections? Reflective essays: Cheryl Strayed,
What Kind of Woman Are You? Humor: David Sedaris,
Keeping Up Photo essays : James Mollison,
Where Children Sleep e-PagesLiteracy narratives: Salvatore Scibona,
Where I Learned to Read [e-Page]Memoirs: Firoozeh Dumas,
Waterloo [e-Page]Audio essays: Elvia Bautista,
Remembering All the Boys [e-Page]How can I write a reflective essay? Student Essay:
Mi Famiglia, by Caitlin Guariglia Project Ideas
Chapter 6: Writing to Inform Genres in Conversation: Informative Writing What is writing to inform? The Writers Role: Reporter What kinds of documents are used to inform? Informative essays: George Chauncey,
The Legacy of Antigay Discrimination Infographics: AVG.com,
The History of the Internet Profiles: Colorado State Programs & People,
Animal Welfare and Autism Champione-PagesWeb sites: The Centers for Disease Control,
Concussion in Sports [e-Page]Brochures: FEMA,
Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies Makes Sense [e-Page]Maps: The World Bank,
World DataBank [e-Page]How can I write an informative essay? Student Essay: To Spray or Not to Spray: The Issue of DDT Use for Indoor Residual Spraying, by Ellen Page Project Ideas
Chapter 7: Writing to AnalyzeGenres in Conversation: Analytical Writing What is writing to analyze? The Writers Role: InterpreterWhat kinds of documents are used to present an analysis? Magazine articles: Sito Negron,
Baghdad, Mexico Rhetorical analyses: Brooke Gladstone,
The Goldilocks Number Analytical blog posts: Nick Bilton,
Disruptions: Digital Era Redefining Etiquette e-PagesNews analyses: Chicago Tribute,
The Drone Future [e-Page]Documentary films: Adriana Barbaro and Jeremy Earp,
Consuming Kids: The Commercialization of Childhood [e-Page]Analytical essays: Marlene Zuk,
Misguided Nostalgia for Our Paleo Past [e-Page]How can I write an analytical essay? Student Essay: Living (and Dying) Large, by Ali Bizzul Project Ideas
Chapter 8: Writing to Evaluate Genres in Conversation: Evaluative Writing What is writing to evaluate? The Writers Role: EvaluatorWhat kinds of documents are used to share evaluations? Evaluative essays: Christina Hoff Sommers and Sally Satel,
Emotional Correctness Media reviews: Lindsay Zoladz,
Review of Thao and the Get Down Stay Down, We the Common Food reviews: Steve Garbarino,
The Crescent Citys Greatest PoBoys e-PagesProgress reports: LIFT,
LIFT Impact Report [e-Page]Comparison tools: U.S. Department of Educations College Affordability and Transparency Center,
College Scorecard [e-Page]Ratings Web sites: EnviroMedia Social Marketing & the University of Oregon,
Greenwashing Index [e-Page]How can I write an evaluative essay? Student Essay:
Making Better Choices: Two Approaches to Reducing College Drinking, by Dwight Haynes Project Ideas
Chapter 9: Writing to Solve Problems Genres in Conversation: Problem-Solving Writing What is writing to solve problems? The Writers Role: Problem Solver What kinds of documents are used to solve problems? 00Problem-solving essays: Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein,
How to Make Lazy People Do the Right Thing Proposals: Dan Hughes,
Proposal for Skateparks under Bridges News features: Jody Greenstone Miller,
How to Get More Working Women to the Top e-PagesGuest editorials: Jim Trainum,
Get it on Tape [e-Page]Advice: Atul Gawande,
Suggestions on Becoming a Positive Deviant [e-Page] Audio reports: Cynthia Graber,
FareStart [e-Page]How can I write a problem-solving essay? Student Essay:
Death, Taxes, and College Tuition, by Jennie Tillson Project Ideas
Chapter 10: Writing to Convince or Persuade Genres in Conversation: Argumentative Writing What is writing to convince or persuade? The Writers Role: Advocate What kinds of documents are used to convince or persuade? Argumentative essays: Anu Partenen,
What Americans Keep Ignoring about Finlands School Success Advertisements: Men Can Stop Rape,
Where Do You Stand? Point/Counterpoint Editorials: Alexandra Le Tellier,
Judge Stops NYC Soda Ban, But Dont Celebrate ; Karin Klein,
Sodas a Problem, But Bloomberg Doesnt Have the Solution e-PagesSpeeches: Michelle Obama,
Who Are You Going to Be? [e-Page]Opinion column: Cyrus Habib,
Show Us the Money Open Letters: SPARK Movement,
Our Letter to LEGO [e-Page]How can I write an argumentative essay? Student Essay:
A Different Vision for Online Gaming, by Vince Reid Project Ideas
Part 3: Working with Sources Chapter 11: Beginning Your SearchHow should I focus my search for sources? How can I develop a search plan? How can I keep track of my sources? How can I create a bibliography?
Chapter 12: Locating SourcesHow can I locate sources using electronic resources? How can I locate sources using print resources? How can I gather information using field research?
Chapter 13: Avoiding PlagiarismWhat is plagiarism? What are research ethics? How can I avoid plagiarism? What should I do if Im accused of plagiarism?
Part 4: Crafting and Polishing Your Contribution Chapter 14: Developing a Thesis Statement How can I choose a main point? How can I draft my thesis statement? How can I support my thesis statement?
Chapter 15: OrganizingHow can I choose an organizing pattern? How can I arrange my argument? How can I create an outline?
Chapter 16: Drafting and DesigningHow can I use my outline to begin drafting? How can I draft an effective document? How can I draft my introduction? How can I draft my conclusion? How can I help my readers follow my argument? How can I design my document? What should I consider as I design an academic essay?
Chapter 17: Working with Genres How can I choose the right genre? How can I write an article? How can I create a multimodal essay? How can I create a Web page?
Chapter 18: Presenting Your Work How can I make an oral presentation? How can I create a multimedia presentation? How can I work on group presentations? How can I develop a portfolio?
e-Pages Gallery of presentations
Chapter 19: Using Sources Effectively How can I use sources to accomplish my purposes as a writer? How can I integrate sources into my draft? How can I ensure Ive avoided plagiarism? How should I document my sources?
Chapter 20: Revising and EditingWhat should I focus on when I revise? What strategies can I use to revise? What should I focus on when I edit? What strategies can I use to edit?
Part 5. Documenting Your Sources Chapter 21: The MLA Documentation System How do I cite sources within the text of my document? How do I prepare the list of works cited?
Chapter 22: The APA Documentation System How do I cite sources within the text of my document? How do I prepare the reference list?