Longwood Guide to Writing, The, Concise Edition
2nd Edition
Published on 2. April 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-0-321-11209-5 (ISBN)
Description
This new, concise version of The Longwood Guide to Writing is among the most accessible, up-to-date, and authoritative aims-based short rhetorics on the market.
The Longwood Guide to Writing, Concise Edition, introduces the writing and reading processes and then offers six aims-based "writing occasions," ranging from personal essays, to informative and evaluative essays, and position, persuasive, and problem/solution essays. A comprehensive chapter on research and writing from sources and a chapter on oral presentations teach students skills essential to success in college and after.
The Longwood Guide to Writing, Concise Edition, introduces the writing and reading processes and then offers six aims-based "writing occasions," ranging from personal essays, to informative and evaluative essays, and position, persuasive, and problem/solution essays. A comprehensive chapter on research and writing from sources and a chapter on oral presentations teach students skills essential to success in college and after.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
630 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-321-11209-5 (9780321112095)
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Content
PART I. STRATEGIES FOR THE WRITING PROCESS.
1. Invention: Finding Something to Say.
Finding Topics.
Writing About an Assigned Topic.
Exploring Topics.
Finding Information.
Sample Student Process: Prewriting.
From Inventing to Drafting.
2. Shaping an Essay.
Initial Shaping Strategies.
Sample Student Process: Discovery Draft.
Developing an Essay's Structure.
Elements of an Essay.
3. Revising.
Revising Strategies.
Editing Strategies.
Sample Student Process: Revision.
Marisol Vargas, "Mirror Image."
4. Responding to Readings.
Reading Strategies.
Sample Reading Response.
Writer's Notebook: Dialogue Notes.
Writing a Response.
PART II. WRITING OCCASIONS.
Each chapter in Part II contains "Sample Essays," "The Rhetorical Triangle," and "Assignment and Guidelines for Writing."
5. Personal Essays.
Datus Proper, "Dark Hollow."
Judith Ortiz Cofer, "Quinceanera."
Ali Duffy, "The Dance."
Distinguishing Features of Personal Essays.
Sample Student Process.
Chris Miller, "Gringos on Safari."
6. Information Essays.
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, "On the Fear of Dying."
Deborah Tannen, "Gender Gap in Cyberspace."
Gloria Naylor, "Mommy, What Does 'Nigger' Mean?"
Michel Marriott, "Rap's Embrace of 'Nigger' Fires Bitter Debate."
Kelly McGinley, "Investing in Your Future."
Michael Graham, "All in a Day's Work: Generalizing, Profiling, and Stereotyping."
Distinguishing Features of Information Essays.
7. Evaluation Essays.
Ellen Goodman, "Beauty Industry on Rampage."
Bill Bridges, " 'No Thanks'-A Step Beyond 'Just Say No'."
Stacy Birch, "What a Child Deserves."
Bridget McCollam, "Adult Audiences Only."
Distinguishing Features of Evaluation Essays.
8. Position Essays.
Julie Townsend, "'Legal' Adults."
Janice Rieman, "Drinking Under Twenty-One: It's Time to End the Debate."
Jerry Z. Muller, "The Conservative Case for Abortion."
Heather Cully, "The Age Requirements for Teen Drivers."
Distinguishing Features of Position Essays.
9. Persuasion Essays.
Michael R. Heaphy, "Dismemberment and Choice."
Alysia Tucker, "No More."
Jaclyn Talbert, "Justice for Those Who Have Shown Us No Mercy."
Distinguishing Features of Persuasion Essays.
10. Problem/Solution Essays
Sample Essays.
Robert Heilbroner, "Don't Let Stereotypes Warp Your Judgment."
Julie Titone, "Balance of Power: Can Endangered Salmon and Hydroelectric Plants Share the Same Rivers?"
Andrew Overton, "Change."
Kristina Geray, "The Pet Overpopulation Problem."
The Rhetorical Triangle.
Distinguishing Features of Problem/Solution Essays.
Assignment and Guidelines for Writing.
PART III. RESEARCH AND ORAL PRESENTATIONS.
11. Researching and Writing
Topic Selection.
Searching a Topic.
Incorporating Material from Sources.
Documenting Information.
Citations.
Writing Assignment.
Sample Student Essay.
Clarita Brown, "The American Indian Movement as a Counterculture."
12. Oral Presentations.
Using Writing to Support Public Speaking.
Organizing and Constructing Your Speech.
Speech Delivery.
Communication Apprehension.
Evaluation Criteria.
1. Invention: Finding Something to Say.
Finding Topics.
Writing About an Assigned Topic.
Exploring Topics.
Finding Information.
Sample Student Process: Prewriting.
From Inventing to Drafting.
2. Shaping an Essay.
Initial Shaping Strategies.
Sample Student Process: Discovery Draft.
Developing an Essay's Structure.
Elements of an Essay.
3. Revising.
Revising Strategies.
Editing Strategies.
Sample Student Process: Revision.
Marisol Vargas, "Mirror Image."
4. Responding to Readings.
Reading Strategies.
Sample Reading Response.
Writer's Notebook: Dialogue Notes.
Writing a Response.
PART II. WRITING OCCASIONS.
Each chapter in Part II contains "Sample Essays," "The Rhetorical Triangle," and "Assignment and Guidelines for Writing."
5. Personal Essays.
Datus Proper, "Dark Hollow."
Judith Ortiz Cofer, "Quinceanera."
Ali Duffy, "The Dance."
Distinguishing Features of Personal Essays.
Sample Student Process.
Chris Miller, "Gringos on Safari."
6. Information Essays.
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, "On the Fear of Dying."
Deborah Tannen, "Gender Gap in Cyberspace."
Gloria Naylor, "Mommy, What Does 'Nigger' Mean?"
Michel Marriott, "Rap's Embrace of 'Nigger' Fires Bitter Debate."
Kelly McGinley, "Investing in Your Future."
Michael Graham, "All in a Day's Work: Generalizing, Profiling, and Stereotyping."
Distinguishing Features of Information Essays.
7. Evaluation Essays.
Ellen Goodman, "Beauty Industry on Rampage."
Bill Bridges, " 'No Thanks'-A Step Beyond 'Just Say No'."
Stacy Birch, "What a Child Deserves."
Bridget McCollam, "Adult Audiences Only."
Distinguishing Features of Evaluation Essays.
8. Position Essays.
Julie Townsend, "'Legal' Adults."
Janice Rieman, "Drinking Under Twenty-One: It's Time to End the Debate."
Jerry Z. Muller, "The Conservative Case for Abortion."
Heather Cully, "The Age Requirements for Teen Drivers."
Distinguishing Features of Position Essays.
9. Persuasion Essays.
Michael R. Heaphy, "Dismemberment and Choice."
Alysia Tucker, "No More."
Jaclyn Talbert, "Justice for Those Who Have Shown Us No Mercy."
Distinguishing Features of Persuasion Essays.
10. Problem/Solution Essays
Sample Essays.
Robert Heilbroner, "Don't Let Stereotypes Warp Your Judgment."
Julie Titone, "Balance of Power: Can Endangered Salmon and Hydroelectric Plants Share the Same Rivers?"
Andrew Overton, "Change."
Kristina Geray, "The Pet Overpopulation Problem."
The Rhetorical Triangle.
Distinguishing Features of Problem/Solution Essays.
Assignment and Guidelines for Writing.
PART III. RESEARCH AND ORAL PRESENTATIONS.
11. Researching and Writing
Topic Selection.
Searching a Topic.
Incorporating Material from Sources.
Documenting Information.
Citations.
Writing Assignment.
Sample Student Essay.
Clarita Brown, "The American Indian Movement as a Counterculture."
12. Oral Presentations.
Using Writing to Support Public Speaking.
Organizing and Constructing Your Speech.
Speech Delivery.
Communication Apprehension.
Evaluation Criteria.