A Brief Guide to Writing from Readings [Paperback]

Stephen Wilhoit (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 4, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0205188605 | ISBN-13: 978-0205188604 | Edition: 1st

A Brief Guide to Writing From Readings will appeal to freshman composition instructors as well as instructors across the curriculum who require a writing-from-sources text in their introductory, general education classes. A Brief Guide to Writing From Readings is comprehensive enough to serve as a primary text yet compact enough to serve as a supplement. It teaches students how to read texts critically, quote and paraphrase material, summarize, respond to, critique, and synthesize readings, avoid plagiarism, document essays, and keep a writing journal. At the end of every chapter is a summary chart students can consult as they work on assignments, and at the end of the text is a series of checklists for revising and proofreading. MLA, APA and CBE styles of documentation are covered, including numerous sample reference citations for each stylebook. A Brief Guide to Writing From Readings is a valuable teaching and reference tool that students of many disciplines will find useful for class work and for independent study.

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This book illustrates to readers how to read books critically, quote and paraphrase material, summarize, respond to, critique, and synthesize readings, avoid plagiarism, document essays, and keep a writing journal. MLA, APA, and CBE styles of documentation are covered, including numerous sample reference citations for each stylebook. In addition, readings range from AIDS to the environment, giving the book relevance in a variety of areas. For professionals wishing to improve their writing skills.

Product Details

• Paperback: 249 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1st edition (November 4, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205188605
• ISBN-13: 978-0205188604
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,500,546 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A++++++, September 3, 2009

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This review is from: Brief Guide to Writing from Readings, A (5th Edition) (Paperback)

I think this book is awesome. It is very informative and easy to follow. It gives very good examples of the rules for writing, as well as tells you things to avoid. We were "loaned" the book in my composition class for the semester to evaluate but I used it so much as a reference, that I decided to buy it. I highly recommend this book for anyone who has to write reports on a regular basis, especially if you are just starting your college education. It has been very handy to me.

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This review is from: Brief Guide to Writing from Readings, A (5th Edition) (Paperback)

My school bookstore prices were outragous. This book was used but it was packed correctly and was here before classes.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Teaching Resource, August 18, 2011

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This review is from: Brief Guide to Writing from Readings, A (5th Edition) (Paperback)

I have taught from this book for three years now. I like the accessibility of the material-- my freshmen find it easy to understand, even the more difficult assignments, such as the persuasive synthesis. I like the examples-- we all learn new genres from imitation of the form at first.

Great resource.