The Writing Process: A Concise Rhetoric, by John M. Lannon (7th edition)

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Very Good: A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious ...
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines
Subject
Rhetoric, Composition & Creative Writing
ISBN
9780321076632
EAN
9780321076632
Publication Name
Writing Process : a Concise Rhetoric
Publisher
Longman Publishing
Item Length
9.1 in
Publication Year
2000
Series
Special Edition Ser.
Type
Textbook
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.3 in
Author
John M. Lannon
Item Weight
35.3 Oz
Item Width
7.5 in
Number of Pages
528 Pages
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Publisher
Longman Publishing
ISBN-10
032107663X
ISBN-13
9780321076632
eBay Product ID (ePID)
25038252749

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
528 Pages
Publication Name
Writing Process : a Concise Rhetoric
Language
English
Subject
Rhetoric, Composition & Creative Writing
Publication Year
2000
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines
Author
John M. Lannon
Series
Special Edition Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.3 in
Item Weight
35.3 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
7.5 in

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Edition Number
7
LCCN
00-042441
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
20
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
808/.042
Table Of Content
SECTION ONE: THE PROCESSDECISIONS IN PLANNING, DRAFTING, AND REVISING. Introduction. Writing as Decision Making. How Writing Looks. How Writing Makes a Difference. Decisions in Collaborative Writing. Decisions About Writing With Computers. Applications. 1. Decisions in the Writing Process. Decision Making and the Writing Process. Case Study: One Writer's Decision Making Process. Applications. Readings. Life in Full Color, Shirley Haley (Student). Confessions of A Food Addict, Wend Gianacoples (Student). Options for Essay Writing. 2. Decisions in Planning. Deciding on a Topic, Purpose, Thesis, and Audience. Case Study: Analyzing Your Writing Situation. Discovering, Selecting and Organizing Your Material. Guidelines for Brainstorming. Case Study: Exploring and Arranging Assets. Finding Your Voice. The Writer's Planning Guide. Planning for Group Work. Guidelines for Writing Collaboratively. Applications. 3. Decisions in Drafting. Drafting the Title and Introduction. Drafting the Body Section. Drafting the Conclusion. Case Study: Drafting the Essay. Drafting on the Computer. Guidelines for Drafting on the Computer. Applications. Reading. Cars R Us, Maureen Malloy (Student). 4. Decisions In Revising. The Meaning Of Revision. Revision Checklist. Using The Checklist. Case Study: Revising the Draft. Revising with Peers. Guidelines For Peer Reviewing And Editing. Applications. SECTION TWO: SPECIFIC REVISION STRATEGIES. Introduction. How Good Is Good Enough? Revising From The Top Down. Beefing Up The Content. Harnessing Paragraph Power. Honing The Sentences. Finding The Perfect Wording. 5. Revising the Content: Writing Something Worthwhile. Make It Credible. Make It Informative. Make It Complete. Applications. Reading. Walk But Don't Run, Jeff Leonard (Student). 6. Revising the Paragraphs: Shaping For Readers' Access. Support Paragraphs As Mini-Essays. Paragraph Function. Paragraph Length. The Topic Statement. Structural Variations in Support Paragraphs. Paragraph Unity. Paragraph Coherence. Applications. 7. Revising The Sentences: Writing with Style. Aim For Clarity. Trim The Fat. Help Sentences Flow. Applications. 8. Revising the Words and Phrases: Fine-Tuning. Say Something Genuine. Aim For Precision. Sharpen Your Visual Details. Add Some Personality. Guidelines For Deciding About Tone. Guidelines For Achieving A Conversational Tone. Guidelines For Nonsexist Usage. Guidelines For Inoffensive Usage. Avoid Reliance on Automated Tools. Applications. SECTION THREE: ESSAYS FOR VARIOUS GOALS. Introduction. Three Major Goals of Writing. Major Development Strategies. Using This Section. A Word About Structural Variations. 9. Decisions About Reading For Writing. Different Levels of Reading. Different Readers, Different Meanings. R
Synopsis
This practical and accessible writing guide unravels the complexities of writing by presenting the writing process as a series of critical thinking decisions. In addition to coverage of the traditional modes, the text offers practice in analyzing the unique rhetorical requirements of any writing situation by showing how audience and purpose influence writing. Student and professional readings throughout the text including fiction, poetry, advertisements, memoirs and cartoons illustrate various writing strategies.
LC Classification Number
PE1408.L3188 2001

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