Wordsmith
A Guide to Paragraphs and Short Essays Plus MyLab Writing with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package
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Wordsmith: A Guide to Paragraphs and Short Essays, Sixth Edition is a powerful tool for students and teachers alike. With appealing, topical readings and expanded writing exercises, the updated text empowers instructors to meet students where they are and engage their collective interests. A three-part layout allows the freedom to mix and match the writing chapters, grammar chapters, and readings. Pam Arlov's structured yet flexible approach to writing encourages clarity and creativity. Her direct, conversational, student-friendly approach is used throughout, with light-hearted chapter openings that promote a positive and playful approach to learning.
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Helping students to craft direct, clear, and engaging writing
Briefer and more readable than full-length texts, Wordsmith: A Guide to Paragraphs and Short Essays, Sixth Edition is the antidote to dry, overwrought, and overly expansive writing guides. Wordsmith engages students, serves multiple skill levels, and teaches enduring writing techniques in a way that's actionable, contemporary, hands-on, and fun.
Wordsmith: A Guide to Paragraphs and Short Essays, Sixth Edition is a powerful tool for students and teachers alike. With appealing, topical readings and expanded writing exercises, the updated text empowers instructors to meet students where they are and engage their collective interests. A three-part layout allows the freedom to mix and match the writing chapters, grammar chapters, and readings. Pam Arlov's structured yet flexible approach to writing encourages clarity and creativity. Her direct, conversational, student-friendly approach is used throughout, with light-hearted chapter openings that promote a positive and playful approach to learning.
Personalize Learning with MyWritingLab (TM)
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6th edition
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English
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Content
PART 1: COMPOSITION
1. The Writing Process
The Writing Process
Prewriting
Planning
Drafting
Revising
Proofreading
Expect the Unexpected
The Writing Process: Stephanie's Paragraph
Writing for Right-Brained Writers
2. Preparing to Write
Prewriting
Prewriting Methods
Brainstorming
Freewriting
Invisible Writing: A Computer Technique
Clustering
Outlining
Journal Writing
Progressive Writing Assignment
3. Writing Paragraphs: Direction
Characteristics of an Effective Paragraph
Topic Sentences: Setting the Direction of a Paragraph
Writing Topic Sentences That Fit
Where Should a Topic Sentence Go?
Topic Sentence First
Topic Sentence After an Introductory Sentence
Progressive Writing Assignment
4. Writing Paragraphs: Support
Characteristics of an Effective Paragraph
The Difference Between Topic Sentences and Supporting Sentences
Support: Using Specific Detail
Recognizing Specific Detail
Using Specific Words
Making Sentences Specific
Progressive Writing Assignment
5. Writing Paragraphs: Unity and Coherence
Characteristics of an Effective Paragraph
Unity: Sticking to the Point
Reinforcing Unity: The Summary Sentence
Coherence: Holding the Paragraph Together
Transitional Expressions
Repetition of Key Words and Phrases
Progressive Writing Assignment
6. Revising, Proofreading, and Formatting
Revising
Checklist for Revision
Proofreading
The Top-Down Technique
The Bottom-Up Technique
The Targeting Technique
Proofreading the Computer-Generated Paragraph
Formatting
Handwritten Documents
Computer-Generated Documents
Progressive Writing Assignment
7. Showing and Telling: Description, Narration, and Example
Description, Narration, and Example in Action
Description
Laying the Groundwork for Descriptive Writing
Sense Impressions
Spatial Order
Establishing a Dominant Impression
Wordsmith's Corner: Sample Descriptive Paragraphs
Topics for Practicing Descriptive Writing
Narration
Laying the Groundwork for Narrative Writing
Steps to Writing a Successful Narrative
Wordsmith's Corner: Sample Narrative Paragraphs
Topics for Practicing Narrative Writing
Examples
Laying the Groundwork for Writing Using Examples
The Short Example
The Sentence-Length Example
The Extended Example
Wordsmith's Corner: Paragraphs Developed by Example
Topics for Practicing Writing with Examples
Mixed Methods Assignments
8. Limiting and Ordering: Definition, Classification, and Process
Definition, Classification, and Process in Action
Definition
Laying the Groundwork for Writing a Definition
Setting Up Your Definition Paragraph
Wordsmith's Corner: Sample Definition Paragraphs
Topics for Practicing Definition
Classification
Laying the Groundwork for Classification
Establishing a Basis for Classification
Wordsmith's Corner: Sample Classification Paragraphs
Topics for Practicing Classification
Process
Laying the Groundwork for Process Writing
Organizing the Process Paper
Wordsmith's Corner: Sample Process Paragraphs
Topics for Practicing Process Writing
Mixed Methods Assignments
9. Examining Logical Connections: Comparison-Contrast, Cause-Effect, and Argument
Comparison-Contrast, Cause-Effect, and Argument in Action
Comparison-Contrast
Laying the Groundwork for Comparison and Contrast
Setting up a Comparison-Contrast Paragraph
Wordsmith's Corner: Sample Comparison-Contrast Paragraphs
Topics for Practicing Comparison-Contrast Writing
Cause and Effect
Laying the Groundwork for Cause-Effect Writing
Identifying Causes and Effects
Wordsmith's Corner: Sample Cause-Effect Paragraphs
Topics for Practicing Cause and Effect Writing
Argument and Persuasion
Aristotle's Influence on Argument and Persuasion
Signs of Flawed Logic in Argument
Laying the Groundwork for Writing Argument and Persuasion
Taking Sides
Will You Change Anyone's Mind?
Wordsmith's Corner: Sample Argument and Persuasion Paragraphs
Topics for Practicing Argument and Persuasion
Mixed Methods Assignments
10. Writing an Essay
Parts of an Essay
Sample Essay
Meeting the Challenge of Essay Writing
Characteristics of an Effective Essay
The Thesis Statement: Direction
Writing the Essay
Getting Started: Introducing the Essay
The Body Paragraphs: Unity
The Body Paragraphs: Support
The Body Paragraphs: Coherence
A Graceful Exit: The Conclusion
Wordsmith's Corner: Sample Essays
Topics for Writing Essays
Checklist for Revision
11. Writing Summary Reports
Writing a Summary Report
Five Steps in Writing an Article Summary
Step 1: Choose a Topic and Find Sources of Information
Step 2: Evaluate Sources of Information
Step 3: Read Your Article Thoroughly
Step 4: Draft Your Paper
Step 5: Format, Proofread, and Cite Your Source
Paraphrasing: An Essential Skill
Using Documentation Styles
Why Use a Documentation Style?
Brief Guide to the APA (American Psychological Association) Style
Formatting Your Paper
Preparing the Title Page
Referencing Sources within Your Paper
The References List
Brief Guide to the MLA (Modern Language Association) Style
Formatting Your Paper Referencing Sources within Your Paper
The Works Cited List
A Model Summary Report
Summary Report Assignments
Part II: GRAMMAR
12. Verbs and Subjects
Action and Linking Verbs
Action Verbs
Linking Verbs
Recognizing Verbs and Subjects
Finding the Verb
Finding the Subject
Recognizing Prepositional Phrases
Regular and Irregular Verbs
Puzzling Pairs
Review Exercises
13. Subject-Verb Agreement
The Basic Pattern
Problems in Subject-Verb Agreement
Prepositional Phrase between the Subject and the Verb
Indefinite Pronouns as Subjects
Subject Following the Verb
Compound Subjects
Review Exercises
14. Verb Shifts
Shifts in Tense
Avoiding Unnecessary Tense Shifts
Active Voice and Passive Voice
Uses of Active Voice and Passive Voice
Writing Sentences in Active Voice and Passive Voice
Correcting Shifts in Voice
Review Exercises
15. Coordination and Subordination
Connecting Ideas through Coordination
Comma and FANBOYS
Semicolon and Joining Word
Connecting Ideas through Subordination
Creating Emphasis through Subordination
Review Exercises
16. Run-on Sentences
What Is a Run-on Sentence?
Correcting Run-ons
Method 1: Period and Capital Letter
Method 2: Comma and FANBOYS Conjunction
Method 3: Semicolon
Method 4: Semicolon and Joining Word
Method 5: Dependent Word
Review Exercises
17. Sentence Fragments
What Is a Sentence Fragment?
Dependent Clause Fragments
Verbal Phrase Fragments (to, -ing, and -ed)
Missing-Subject Fragments
Example and Exception Fragments
Prepositional Phrase Fragments
Review Exercises
18. Pronoun Case
Subject and Object Pronouns
Subject Pronouns
Object Pronouns
Intensive and Reflexive Pronouns
Intensive Pronouns
Reflexive Pronouns
Problems with Intensive and Reflexive Pronouns
Using Who and Whom
The Substitution Method for Whoand Whom
Who and Whom in Questions
Who and Whom after Prepositions
Review Exercises
19. Pronoun Agreement, Reference, and Point of View
Pronoun Errors
Pronoun Agreement
Problems in Pronoun Agreement
Pronouns and Gender Fairness
Pronoun Reference
No Antecedent
This
Pronoun Point of View
Review Exercises
20. Adjectives, Adverbs, and Articles
Adjectives
Adjective Forms: Positive, Comparative, and Superlative
Adverbs
Puzzling Pairs
Articles
Using A and An
Review Exercises
21. Parallel Structure
Parallel Structure
Parallel Structure in Sentences
Review Exercises
22. Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
Misplaced Modifiers
Dangling Modifiers
Review Exercises
23. Capital Letters
Capital Letters to Begin Sentences
Capitalization of Words Referring to Individuals
Names and the Pronoun I
Family Relationships
Professional Titles
Capitalization of Words Referring to Groups
Religions, Geographic Locations, Races, and Nationalities
Organizations, Businesses, and Agencies
Capitalization of Words Referring to Time and Place
Months, Days, Holidays, and Seasons
Place Names
Capitalization of Words Referring to Things and Activities
School Subjects
Titles
Consumer Products
Abbreviations
Review Exercises
24. Words Commonly Confused
Words Commonly Confused
Review Exercises
25. Word Choice
Word Choice
Slang and Textspeak
Cliches
Wordiness
Review Exercises
26. Commas
Commas to Set Off Introductory Words, Phrases, and Clauses
Commas to Join Items in a Series
Commas to Join Independent Clauses
Commas around Interrupters
Commas with Direct Quotations
Commas in Names and Dates
Review Exercises
27. Other Punctuation
End Punctuation: Period, Question Mark, and Exclamation Point
The Period
The Question Mark
The Exclamation Point
The Semicolon
Semicolon to Join Independent Clauses
Semicolon to Join Items in a List
Colons and Dashes: Formal and Informal Punctuation
The Colon
The Dash
Parentheses: Tools of Understatement
Review Exercises
28. Apostrophes
Apostrophes in Contractions
Apostrophes to Show Possession
Making Nouns Possessive
Distinguishing Possessives from Simple Plurals
Possessive Forms of Pronouns
Proofreading for Apostrophe Errors
Review Exercises
29. Quotation Marks, Underlining, and Italics
Quotation Marks to Signal Quotations
Direct Quotations
Indirect Quotations
Quotation Marks, Italics, and Underlining to Set Off Titles
Review Exercises
Grammar Review: Five Editing Exercises
PART 3: READINGS
Action Hero, Rulon Openshaw
A Generation of Slackers? Not So Much, Catherine Rampell
Running Through the Dark, Jennifer Sinor
Setting Boundaries, Cara DiMarco
Living at Warp Speed, Michael Ashcraft
Chop Suey, Ira Sukrungruang
Don't Blame Me! The New "Culture of Victimization," John J. Macionis
White Lies, Erin Murphy
One for the Books, Rheta Grimsley Johnson
Civil Rites, Caroline Miller
Conversational Ballgames, Nancy Masterton Sakamoto
I Wonder: Was It Me or Was It My Sari? Shoba Narayan
1. The Writing Process
The Writing Process
Prewriting
Planning
Drafting
Revising
Proofreading
Expect the Unexpected
The Writing Process: Stephanie's Paragraph
Writing for Right-Brained Writers
2. Preparing to Write
Prewriting
Prewriting Methods
Brainstorming
Freewriting
Invisible Writing: A Computer Technique
Clustering
Outlining
Journal Writing
Progressive Writing Assignment
3. Writing Paragraphs: Direction
Characteristics of an Effective Paragraph
Topic Sentences: Setting the Direction of a Paragraph
Writing Topic Sentences That Fit
Where Should a Topic Sentence Go?
Topic Sentence First
Topic Sentence After an Introductory Sentence
Progressive Writing Assignment
4. Writing Paragraphs: Support
Characteristics of an Effective Paragraph
The Difference Between Topic Sentences and Supporting Sentences
Support: Using Specific Detail
Recognizing Specific Detail
Using Specific Words
Making Sentences Specific
Progressive Writing Assignment
5. Writing Paragraphs: Unity and Coherence
Characteristics of an Effective Paragraph
Unity: Sticking to the Point
Reinforcing Unity: The Summary Sentence
Coherence: Holding the Paragraph Together
Transitional Expressions
Repetition of Key Words and Phrases
Progressive Writing Assignment
6. Revising, Proofreading, and Formatting
Revising
Checklist for Revision
Proofreading
The Top-Down Technique
The Bottom-Up Technique
The Targeting Technique
Proofreading the Computer-Generated Paragraph
Formatting
Handwritten Documents
Computer-Generated Documents
Progressive Writing Assignment
7. Showing and Telling: Description, Narration, and Example
Description, Narration, and Example in Action
Description
Laying the Groundwork for Descriptive Writing
Sense Impressions
Spatial Order
Establishing a Dominant Impression
Wordsmith's Corner: Sample Descriptive Paragraphs
Topics for Practicing Descriptive Writing
Narration
Laying the Groundwork for Narrative Writing
Steps to Writing a Successful Narrative
Wordsmith's Corner: Sample Narrative Paragraphs
Topics for Practicing Narrative Writing
Examples
Laying the Groundwork for Writing Using Examples
The Short Example
The Sentence-Length Example
The Extended Example
Wordsmith's Corner: Paragraphs Developed by Example
Topics for Practicing Writing with Examples
Mixed Methods Assignments
8. Limiting and Ordering: Definition, Classification, and Process
Definition, Classification, and Process in Action
Definition
Laying the Groundwork for Writing a Definition
Setting Up Your Definition Paragraph
Wordsmith's Corner: Sample Definition Paragraphs
Topics for Practicing Definition
Classification
Laying the Groundwork for Classification
Establishing a Basis for Classification
Wordsmith's Corner: Sample Classification Paragraphs
Topics for Practicing Classification
Process
Laying the Groundwork for Process Writing
Organizing the Process Paper
Wordsmith's Corner: Sample Process Paragraphs
Topics for Practicing Process Writing
Mixed Methods Assignments
9. Examining Logical Connections: Comparison-Contrast, Cause-Effect, and Argument
Comparison-Contrast, Cause-Effect, and Argument in Action
Comparison-Contrast
Laying the Groundwork for Comparison and Contrast
Setting up a Comparison-Contrast Paragraph
Wordsmith's Corner: Sample Comparison-Contrast Paragraphs
Topics for Practicing Comparison-Contrast Writing
Cause and Effect
Laying the Groundwork for Cause-Effect Writing
Identifying Causes and Effects
Wordsmith's Corner: Sample Cause-Effect Paragraphs
Topics for Practicing Cause and Effect Writing
Argument and Persuasion
Aristotle's Influence on Argument and Persuasion
Signs of Flawed Logic in Argument
Laying the Groundwork for Writing Argument and Persuasion
Taking Sides
Will You Change Anyone's Mind?
Wordsmith's Corner: Sample Argument and Persuasion Paragraphs
Topics for Practicing Argument and Persuasion
Mixed Methods Assignments
10. Writing an Essay
Parts of an Essay
Sample Essay
Meeting the Challenge of Essay Writing
Characteristics of an Effective Essay
The Thesis Statement: Direction
Writing the Essay
Getting Started: Introducing the Essay
The Body Paragraphs: Unity
The Body Paragraphs: Support
The Body Paragraphs: Coherence
A Graceful Exit: The Conclusion
Wordsmith's Corner: Sample Essays
Topics for Writing Essays
Checklist for Revision
11. Writing Summary Reports
Writing a Summary Report
Five Steps in Writing an Article Summary
Step 1: Choose a Topic and Find Sources of Information
Step 2: Evaluate Sources of Information
Step 3: Read Your Article Thoroughly
Step 4: Draft Your Paper
Step 5: Format, Proofread, and Cite Your Source
Paraphrasing: An Essential Skill
Using Documentation Styles
Why Use a Documentation Style?
Brief Guide to the APA (American Psychological Association) Style
Formatting Your Paper
Preparing the Title Page
Referencing Sources within Your Paper
The References List
Brief Guide to the MLA (Modern Language Association) Style
Formatting Your Paper Referencing Sources within Your Paper
The Works Cited List
A Model Summary Report
Summary Report Assignments
Part II: GRAMMAR
12. Verbs and Subjects
Action and Linking Verbs
Action Verbs
Linking Verbs
Recognizing Verbs and Subjects
Finding the Verb
Finding the Subject
Recognizing Prepositional Phrases
Regular and Irregular Verbs
Puzzling Pairs
Review Exercises
13. Subject-Verb Agreement
The Basic Pattern
Problems in Subject-Verb Agreement
Prepositional Phrase between the Subject and the Verb
Indefinite Pronouns as Subjects
Subject Following the Verb
Compound Subjects
Review Exercises
14. Verb Shifts
Shifts in Tense
Avoiding Unnecessary Tense Shifts
Active Voice and Passive Voice
Uses of Active Voice and Passive Voice
Writing Sentences in Active Voice and Passive Voice
Correcting Shifts in Voice
Review Exercises
15. Coordination and Subordination
Connecting Ideas through Coordination
Comma and FANBOYS
Semicolon and Joining Word
Connecting Ideas through Subordination
Creating Emphasis through Subordination
Review Exercises
16. Run-on Sentences
What Is a Run-on Sentence?
Correcting Run-ons
Method 1: Period and Capital Letter
Method 2: Comma and FANBOYS Conjunction
Method 3: Semicolon
Method 4: Semicolon and Joining Word
Method 5: Dependent Word
Review Exercises
17. Sentence Fragments
What Is a Sentence Fragment?
Dependent Clause Fragments
Verbal Phrase Fragments (to, -ing, and -ed)
Missing-Subject Fragments
Example and Exception Fragments
Prepositional Phrase Fragments
Review Exercises
18. Pronoun Case
Subject and Object Pronouns
Subject Pronouns
Object Pronouns
Intensive and Reflexive Pronouns
Intensive Pronouns
Reflexive Pronouns
Problems with Intensive and Reflexive Pronouns
Using Who and Whom
The Substitution Method for Whoand Whom
Who and Whom in Questions
Who and Whom after Prepositions
Review Exercises
19. Pronoun Agreement, Reference, and Point of View
Pronoun Errors
Pronoun Agreement
Problems in Pronoun Agreement
Pronouns and Gender Fairness
Pronoun Reference
No Antecedent
This
Pronoun Point of View
Review Exercises
20. Adjectives, Adverbs, and Articles
Adjectives
Adjective Forms: Positive, Comparative, and Superlative
Adverbs
Puzzling Pairs
Articles
Using A and An
Review Exercises
21. Parallel Structure
Parallel Structure
Parallel Structure in Sentences
Review Exercises
22. Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
Misplaced Modifiers
Dangling Modifiers
Review Exercises
23. Capital Letters
Capital Letters to Begin Sentences
Capitalization of Words Referring to Individuals
Names and the Pronoun I
Family Relationships
Professional Titles
Capitalization of Words Referring to Groups
Religions, Geographic Locations, Races, and Nationalities
Organizations, Businesses, and Agencies
Capitalization of Words Referring to Time and Place
Months, Days, Holidays, and Seasons
Place Names
Capitalization of Words Referring to Things and Activities
School Subjects
Titles
Consumer Products
Abbreviations
Review Exercises
24. Words Commonly Confused
Words Commonly Confused
Review Exercises
25. Word Choice
Word Choice
Slang and Textspeak
Cliches
Wordiness
Review Exercises
26. Commas
Commas to Set Off Introductory Words, Phrases, and Clauses
Commas to Join Items in a Series
Commas to Join Independent Clauses
Commas around Interrupters
Commas with Direct Quotations
Commas in Names and Dates
Review Exercises
27. Other Punctuation
End Punctuation: Period, Question Mark, and Exclamation Point
The Period
The Question Mark
The Exclamation Point
The Semicolon
Semicolon to Join Independent Clauses
Semicolon to Join Items in a List
Colons and Dashes: Formal and Informal Punctuation
The Colon
The Dash
Parentheses: Tools of Understatement
Review Exercises
28. Apostrophes
Apostrophes in Contractions
Apostrophes to Show Possession
Making Nouns Possessive
Distinguishing Possessives from Simple Plurals
Possessive Forms of Pronouns
Proofreading for Apostrophe Errors
Review Exercises
29. Quotation Marks, Underlining, and Italics
Quotation Marks to Signal Quotations
Direct Quotations
Indirect Quotations
Quotation Marks, Italics, and Underlining to Set Off Titles
Review Exercises
Grammar Review: Five Editing Exercises
PART 3: READINGS
Action Hero, Rulon Openshaw
A Generation of Slackers? Not So Much, Catherine Rampell
Running Through the Dark, Jennifer Sinor
Setting Boundaries, Cara DiMarco
Living at Warp Speed, Michael Ashcraft
Chop Suey, Ira Sukrungruang
Don't Blame Me! The New "Culture of Victimization," John J. Macionis
White Lies, Erin Murphy
One for the Books, Rheta Grimsley Johnson
Civil Rites, Caroline Miller
Conversational Ballgames, Nancy Masterton Sakamoto
I Wonder: Was It Me or Was It My Sari? Shoba Narayan