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Praised for its practical strategies, real-world emphasis and focus on critical thinking, this successful 4-in-1 text (rhetoric, reading, research guide, and handbook) prepares students for writing in college and in the workplace. This edition has been revised so that students move more quickly from the writing process to writing in the modes and incorporating research into their writing projects.
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This fifth edition of a writing handbook for college students contains a new chapter on print and electronic writing portfolios, plus expanded material on the audiences of various modes of electronic writing and new MLA and APA sample papers. In keeping with the handbook's focus on real-world skills, each chapter ends with a writing sample illustrating how professionals use various rhetorical modes in different fields. The section on writing in the information age covers analyzing and using visuals, collaborative writing, online writing groups, and writing for mass audiences. Other sections cover the research paper and types of college writing. A section of readings contains paired essays on controversial topics, with each reading followed by critical thinking questions. Detailed chapter-ending writing and reading strategies are also included. Color photos, illustrations, and boxes enhance the handbook's visual appeal. A companion website contains study tools, videos, and more readings. Connelly is affiliated with Milwaukee Area Technical College Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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