Synopses & Reviews
This rhetoric blends traditional organization and terminology with a process orientation. Although narrative and descriptive writing is emphasized, persuasive writing, the term paper, business letters, resumes, and essay examinations are also thoroughly covered. Writing exercises, discussion questions, ample checklists, and new student examples are an integral part of each chapter. |
Table of Contents
1. On Writing: A Preview.
2. Generating Ideas and Getting Started.
3. Writing Paragraphs.
4. Planning the Essay.
5. Shaping the Essay: Organizing Your Ideas.
6. Drafting the Essay: Six Patterns.
7. Revising and Editing the Essay.
8. Writing Effective Sentences.
9. Using the Right Word.
10. Writing the Persuasive Essay.
11. Writing the Term Paper.
12. Writing Essay Examinations, Business Letters, and Résumés.