A Civil Word A Contemporary Issues Reader

by Long, Elizabeth C.

• ISBN13: 9780321088192
• ISBN10: 0321088190
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-05-02
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

A Civil Word<>D is a contemporary issues-based reader with a focus on the issue of civility, designed for the advanced developmental writing or freshman composition course.Civility is a growing problem in classrooms around the nation-high school, college, and beyond. The readings inA Civil Wordraise readers' consciousness about their own actions and the actions of those around them while sharpening critical thinking skills through synthesis of outside sources and analysis exercises. Pre- and post- reading questions and group activities are included for every reading. Readings centered around the theme of civility give readers an opportunity to explore and address civility as a common problem in and out of the classroom. Also includes vocabulary activities, end-of-chapter synthesis questions, and a guide to argument.For those seeking to develop their writing skills with a concentration on contemporary issues.

Table of Contents

Detailed Contents	iv
Rhetorical Contents	viii
Preface	xii
Source Book
A Brief Guide to Reading Critically and Writing Well	3	(26)
A Brief Guide to Writing Argument	29	(5)
A Brief Guide to Evaluating Internet Sources	34	(2)
Readings
Overview: Defining Civility: Different Views	36	(26)
Everyday Incivility	62	(46)
Incivility in Pop Culture	108	(42)
Incivility in the Media	150	(48)
Civility on Campus	198	(60)
Civility and Technology	258	(50)
Civility in the Workplace	308	(50)
Civility toward the Environment	358	(34)
Civility in Our Heroes	392	(42)
New Millennium Incivility: Are Manners a Generational Phenomenon?	434	(44)
Can Civility Go Too Far?	478	(40)
Credits	518	(4)
Index	522