Between Worlds : A Reader, Rhetoric, and Handbook

by Bachmann

• ISBN13: 9780321055095
• ISBN10: 0321055098
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-06-01
• Publisher: Longman Pub Group

Summary

This immediately engaging resource will help anyone understand how to write better with a thematically-organized collection of readings (organized around the theme of " in-between-ness" ), a writing guide, and a concise handbook. Engages readers through the theme of in-between-ness and helps readers to become better writers with an easy to understand writing guide. Readings on being caught between generations, living with diverse cultures, dealing with gender conflicts, and exploring differing perceptions of the self and others. Writing Guide. Handbook. General interest.

Table of Contents

Thematic Contents	xix
Rhetorical Contents	xxi
Preface	xxv
Part I: The Reader	1	(346)
Getting the Most from Your Reading	2	(1)
Active Reading	2	(1)
Thanksgiving	3	(4)
Ellen Goodman
Discussion of Active Reading	5	(1)
Practicing Active Reading	6	(1)
Between Generations	7	(51)
The Ties That Bind	8	(4)
Michael Ventura
Blue Spruce	12	(3)
Stephen Perry
The Good Daughter	15	(3)
Caroline Hwang
The Only Child	18	(3)
John Leonard
Ace in the Hole	21	(8)
John Updike
Ignorance Is Not Bliss	29	(4)
Eric Marcus
Digging	33	(2)
Seamus Heaney
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: A National Perspective	35	(4)
Michael Dorris
Your Place Is Empty	39	(19)
Anne Tyler
Between Genders	58	(92)
Brave New Girls	59	(6)
Debbie Stoller
A New Vision of Masculinity	65	(8)
Cooper Thompson
Real Boys	73	(7)
William Pollack
Yes, Families Are Changing---For the Better	80	(8)
Betty Holcomb
The New Nostalgia	88	(10)
Rosalind C. Barnett
Caryl Rivers
No Apologies Here	98	(5)
Martha Groves
Men as Success Objects	103	(4)
Warren Farrell
Who's Cheap?	107	(4)
Adair Lara
A Work of Artifice	111	(2)
Marge Piercy
Unwanted Sex	113	(18)
Stephen Schulhofer
When a Woman Says No	131	(3)
Ellen Goodman
Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?	134	(16)
Joyce Carol Oates
Between Cultures	150	(73)
Living in Two Worlds	151	(3)
Marcus Mabry
Freedom from Choice	154	(4)
Brian A. Courtney
Peaches	158	(8)
Reginald McKnight
Why Does My Race Matter?	166	(4)
Yasmine Bahrani
In Rooms of Women	170	(6)
Kim Edwards
Crimes Against Humanity	176	(9)
Ward Churchill
The Rage of the Black Middle Class	185	(10)
Sam Fulwood III
On the Subway	195	(2)
Sharon Olds
Proper Care and Maintenance	197	(14)
Susan Straight
Los Vendidos	211	(12)
Luis Valdez
Between Perceptions	223	(42)
Living Under Circe's Spell	224	(4)
Matthew Soyster
A Good Investment	228	(3)
Jerome Lee
The Blind Always Come as Such a Surprise	231	(2)
Ted Kooser
Discrimination at Large	233	(3)
Jennifer A. Coleman
O.K., So I'm Fat	236	(3)
Neil Steinberg
Bodily Harm	239	(6)
Pamela Erens
The Body Myth	245	(8)
Rebecca Johnson
Black Men and Public Space	253	(4)
Brent Staples
Mr. Z.	257	(2)
M. Carl Holman
Passing	259	(6)
Joan Steinau Lester
Between Values	265	(82)
Remote Control: How to Raise a Media Skeptic	266	(3)
Susan Douglas
But First, a Word from Our Sponsor	269	(6)
James B. Twitchell
The Language of Advertising	275	(4)
Martin Stevens
Jeff Kluewer
Truth vs. Advertising	279	(4)
California Department of Health Services
Generation Wired	283	(7)
Helen Cordes
Coke	290	(3)
Philip Dacey
Youth Must Be Served---With Respect	293	(7)
Robin Swicord
Making Media a Familiar Scapegoat	300	(4)
Howard Rosenberg
The Lost While	304	(9)
Noelle Oxenhandler
Solid Waste: Treasure in Trash	313	(5)
H. Patricia Hynes
The NEXT Industrial Revolution	318	(13)
William McDonough
Michael Braungart
The Haves and the Have Nots	331	(5)
LynNell Hancock
Get a Life?	336	(4)
Nicholas Negroponte
Bigger	340	(2)
Jim Sollisch
Three Ways of Meeting Oppression	342	(5)
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Part II: The Rhetoric	347	(220)
Getting Started...Now!	349	(22)
Short Assignments	349	(18)
Anne Lamott
Analyzing Lamott's Purpose	352	(1)
What's the Aim?...What's the Claim?	352	(1)
Analyzing Lamott's Strategy	352	(1)
Prewriting as Discovery	353	(1)
Freewriting	353	(2)
Practicing Freewriting	355	(1)
Journal Writing	355	(1)
Using a Journal for Active Reading	355	(1)
Practicing Journal Writing	356	(1)
Clustering	357	(1)
Practicing Clustering	357	(1)
Listing	358	(1)
Practicing Listing	359	(1)
Active Reading	359	(2)
Practicing Active Reading	361	(1)
Group Brainstorming---Collaborative Learning	361	(1)
Practicing Brainstorming in Small Groups	362	(1)
Why Brainstorm?	363	(1)
Incubation	363	(1)
Considering Audience	363	(1)
Identifying Your Audience	363	(4)
Practicing Style	367	(1)
Analyzing Audience Awareness	367	(1)
Example: Why Stop Smoking? Let's Get Clinical	367	(4)
William F. Harrison
Analyzing the Essay	369	(1)
Practicing Audience Awareness	370	(1)
A Final Word About Audience	370	(1)
Organizing and Drafting an Essay	371	(29)
From Prewriting to Purpose	371	(3)
Purpose in Writing	371	(1)
What's Your Aim?	372	(1)
What's Your Claim?	373	(1)
Developing a Thesis	374	(4)
Recognizing a Thesis	375	(1)
Changing the Thesis	375	(1)
The ``Missing'' Thesis	376	(1)
Positioning the Thesis	376	(1)
Sample Thesis Statements	376	(1)
Practicing Thesis Writing	377	(1)
Critical Thinking and the ``So What?'' Response	377	(1)
Supporting a Thesis	378	(6)
Drafting	378	(1)
Developing Support	379	(1)
Listing	379	(1)
Working Thesis	380	(1)
First Draft	380	(1)
Evaluating the First Draft	381	(2)
Revising the Thesis: What's Your Aim? What's Your Claim?	383	(1)
Writing an Outline	384	(3)
Organizing to Highlight Key Points	384	(1)
To Outline or Not to Outline	385	(1)
Ordering Ideas	385	(1)
An Informal Outline	386	(1)
Writing a Paragraph	387	(3)
Focusing the Paragraph	387	(1)
Practicing Topic Sentences	388	(1)
Analyzing an Effective Paragraph	388	(1)
Unifying the Paragraph	389	(1)
Developing a Paragraph	390	(1)
Using Sources for Support	390	(6)
Using Photocopied Pages	390	(1)
Giving Credit and Avoiding Plagiarism	391	(1)
Incorporating Quoted Material	392	(1)
The Sandwich as a Development Technique	392	(1)
Practicing the ``Sandwich''	393	(3)
Paraphrasing	396	(4)
Illustrating Paraphrasing	396	(2)
Combining Paraphrase and Quotation	398	(1)
Practicing Combining Paraphrase and Quotation	398	(2)
Revising an Essay	400	(24)
Rewriting and Rewriting	400	(11)
Thinking Critically for an Audience	400	(1)
Revising a Rough Draft	401	(1)
Student Example (Draft):	402	(4)
Revising Can Make the Difference	406	(1)
A Checklist for Revising and Editing Papers	406	(1)
Student Example: Dieting Daze: No In-Between	407	(4)
Rachel Krell
Rewriting for Coherence	411	(6)
A Paragraph That Lacks Coherence	411	(1)
Using Transitions	411	(1)
Noticing Transitions	412	(2)
Key Word Repetition	414	(1)
Synonyms or Key Word Substitutions	414	(1)
Pronouns	414	(1)
Transitions Between Paragraphs	415	(1)
Avoiding Gaps	416	(1)
Practicing Coherence	417	(1)
Writing Introductions	417	(4)
Introductions and Audience	417	(1)
Types of Introductions	418	(3)
A Final Word on Introductions	421	(1)
Writing Conclusions	421	(3)
Final Tips for Writing Conclusions	423	(1)
Methods for Developing Essays	424	(87)
Combining Multiple Methods	424	(3)
Analyzing Mixed Methods	425	(1)
Why This Analysis?	426	(1)
Summary	427	(1)
Organizing and Developing a Summary	427	(3)
Student Example: A Summary of ``Three Ways of Dealing With Oppression''	428	(1)
Chris Thomas
Analyzing the Writer's Strategy	429	(1)
Summary as Part of a Larger Assignment	430	(1)
Final Tips for a Summary	430	(1)
Narration	431	(1)
When to Use Narration	431	(1)
Organizing and Developing a Narrative	431	(6)
Brainstorming for a Subject	432	(1)
Additional Prewriting	432	(1)
From Brainstorming to Drafting a Paper	433	(1)
Student Example: A Bully's Unjust Deserts	433	(3)
Bruce Halling
Analyzing the Writer's Strategy	436	(1)
Practicing Writing Essays with Narration	436	(1)
Final Tips for a Narrative	437	(1)
Evaluative Response	438	(1)
When to Write an Evaluative Response Essay	438	(1)
Organizing and Developing an Evaluative Response Essay	438	(5)
Student Example: Thanksgiving Beyond the Cleaver Family	439	(3)
Marin Kheng
Analyzing the Writer's Strategy	442	(1)
Practicing Writing an Evaluative Response Essay	443	(1)
Final Tips for an Evaluative Response	443	(1)
Definition	444	(1)
When to Use Definition	444	(1)
Organizing and Developing a Definition Essay	445	(1)
The Purpose of Defining	445	(6)
Example: ``Concentration Camp'' or ``Relocation Center'': What's in a Name?	446	(3)
James Hirabayashi
Analyzing the Writer's Strategy	449	(1)
Practicing Writing Definition Essays	450	(1)
Final Tips for a Definition Essay	451	(1)
Cause and Effect	452	(1)
When to Use Cause-and-Effect Development	452	(1)
Organizing and Developing a Cause-and-Effect Essay	452	(2)
Drafting a Paper	454	(4)
Practicing Finding Causes and Effects	455	(1)
Example: I Confess Some Envy	455	(2)
Robert McKelvey
Analyzing the Writer's Strategy	457	(1)
Practicing Writing Essays About Causes and Effects	458	(1)
Final Tips for Cause-and-Effect Development	458	(1)
Comparison and Contrast	459	(1)
When to Use Comparison-Contrast Development	459	(1)
Organizing and Developing a Comparison-Contrast Essay	460	(1)
Which Method to Use: Block or Point by Point?	460	(5)
Example: Reality Check	461	(2)
Alex Garcia
Analyzing the Writer's Strategy	463	(1)
Practicing Writing Essays that Use Comparison and Contrast	464	(1)
Final Tips for Comparison and Contrast	465	(1)
Argument	466	(1)
Arguments and Proposals	466	(1)
When to Use Argument	466	(1)
Audience and Argument	467	(1)
Organizing and Developing an Argument	467	(1)
Avoiding Logical Fallacies	468	(1)
Conceding and Refuting	468	(1)
Evaluating an Argument	469	(7)
Student Example: My Favorite School Class: Involuntary Servitude	469	(2)
Joe Goodwin
Explanatory Notes for the Argument Essay	471	(5)
Practicing Writing Argument Essays	476	(1)
Final Tips for Argument	476	(1)
Analysis of a Process, Problem, or Subject	477	(1)
When to Use Analysis	477	(1)
Analysis of a Process	477	(6)
Brainstorming for a Topic	478	(1)
Organizing and Developing a Process Analysis	478	(1)
Practicing Process Analysis in Small Groups	478	(1)
Example: Oh, What a Web We Weave	479	(3)
Walter Gajewski
Analyzing the Writer's Strategy	482	(1)
Practicing Writing a Process Analysis Essay	482	(1)
Final Tips for a Process Analysis Essay	483	(1)
Analysis of a Problem	483	(6)
When to Use Problem Analysis	483	(1)
Organizing and Developing a Problem Analysis Essay	483	(2)
Example: Don't Let Stereotypes Warp Your Judgments	485	(3)
Robert L. Heilbroner
Analyzing the Writer's Strategy	488	(1)
Practicing Writing a Problem Analysis Essay	488	(1)
Final Tips for a Problem Analysis Essay	489	(1)
Analysis of a Subject	489	(2)
Brainstorming for a Topic	489	(1)
When to Use Subject Analysis	489	(1)
Organizing and Developing a Subject Analysis	489	(1)
Essay Assignments for Subject Analysis	490	(1)
Character and Poetry Analysis	491	(1)
What Is Character Analysis?	491	(8)
Organizing and Developing a Character Analysis Essay	491	(1)
Prewriting for a Text-Based Character Study	491	(1)
Listing Information from a Book	491	(1)
Listing Information from a Short Story	492	(1)
Arranging and Thesis Construction	493	(1)
Student Example: Who Were You, Connie, and Why Did You Go?	494	(4)
Marianela Enriquez
Analyzing the Writer's Strategy	498	(1)
Practicing Writing a Character Analysis	499	(1)
What Is Poetry Analysis?	499	(8)
How to Actively Read a Poem	501	(1)
Active Reading of a Poem	502	(1)
Active Reading Discussed	503	(1)
Student Example: Digging Deep	503	(3)
Jennifer Tabaldo
Analyzing the Writer's Strategy	506	(1)
Practicing Writing Poetry Analysis	506	(1)
Final Tips for Poetry Analysis	507	(1)
Writing an Essay Exam	507	(4)
A Six-Step Strategy	507	(1)
Key Words Used on Exams	508	(1)
An Outline for an In-Class Essay	509	(1)
Practicing Outlining for an In-Class Essay	510	(1)
Writing the Research Paper	511	(56)
Planning the Research Paper	511	(2)
New Tools, New Choices	511	(1)
Time Schedule for the Research Paper	512	(1)
Gathering Library Material	513	(2)
Getting Started	513	(1)
Meeting the Librarian	514	(1)
Finding Information	514	(1)
Using Electronic Sources	514	(1)
Using the Internet	515	(11)
Keeping Track of Internet Sources	516	(1)
The Abuse of Electronic Sources	517	(1)
Evaluating Online Sources	517	(2)
Using Traditional Methods	519	(1)
Computer-Related Terms	519	(2)
Sample Bibliography Cards	521	(1)
Plagiarism	522	(1)
Practice Finding the Errors	523	(1)
Sample Note Cards	524	(2)
Developing a Working Thesis	526	(1)
Gathering Additional Information: The Interview	526	(20)
Preparing for the Interview	526	(1)
Conducting the Interview	527	(1)
Writing up the Interview	527	(1)
Sample Student Paper: From Access to Acceptance: Enabling America's Largest Minority	528	(1)
Shannon Paaske
Explanatory Notes for the Research Paper	529	(17)
Documenting the Research Paper: MLA Style	546	(15)
Writing Parenthetical Citations	546	(4)
Preparing the Works-Cited Page	550	(1)
Sample MLA Entries	551	(9)
Organizing the Works Cited	560	(1)
Documenting the Research Paper: APA Style	561	(6)
Writing Parenthetical Citations	561	(1)
Specific Examples of APA Form	561	(2)
Preparing the References Page	563	(1)
Sample APA Entries	563	(4)
Part III: The Handbook	567	(64)
Editing Symbols (these also appear on rear inside cover)	568	(2)
Understanding How Sentences Work	570	(9)
Subjects	570	(2)
Noun as Subject	570	(1)
Pronoun as Subject	571	(1)
Compound Subject	571	(1)
Objects	572	(1)
Direct Object	572	(1)
Indirect Object	572	(1)
Object of the Preposition	572	(1)
Verbs	572	(1)
Action Verbs	572	(1)
State-of-Being Verbs	572	(1)
Helping Verbs	573	(1)
Adjectives and Adverbs	573	(1)
Phrases	574	(2)
Prepositional Phrases	574	(1)
Verbal Phrases	575	(1)
Clauses	576	(1)
Independent Clauses	576	(1)
Dependent Clauses	576	(1)
Sentence Variation	577	(2)
Simple Sentences	577	(1)
Compound Sentences	577	(1)
Complex Sentences	578	(1)
Compound-Complex Sentences	578	(1)
Practicing Sentence Variation	578	(1)
Understanding Common Errors	579	(16)
Fragments	579	(2)
Run-on or Fused Sentences	581	(3)
Comma Splice	581	(1)
Correcting Run-on Sentences	581	(1)
Conjunctive Adverbs	582	(1)
Style and Meaning	582	(2)
Pronoun Reference Agreement	584	(2)
Subject-Verb Agreement	586	(2)
Shifts	588	(2)
Shifts in Person and Number	588	(1)
Shifts in Verb Tense	589	(1)
Shifts in Voice	589	(1)
Mixed Sentences	590	(2)
Confused Sentence Parts	591	(1)
Faulty Verb Choice	591	(1)
Misplaced (and Dangling) Modifiers	592	(1)
Faulty Parallelism	593	(2)
Single Words	593	(1)
Phrases	593	(1)
Dependent Clauses	593	(1)
Independent Clauses	594	(1)
Understanding Punctuation	595	(18)
The Comma	595	(3)
The Apostrophe	598	(3)
Contractions	598	(1)
Possessives	599	(2)
The Period, Question Mark, and Exclamation Point	601	(1)
The Semicolon	602	(1)
The Colon	603	(1)
The Dash	604	(1)
Quotation Marks	604	(3)
The Ellipsis	607	(1)
Parentheses	608	(1)
Brackets	609	(1)
The Slash	610	(1)
The Hyphen	610	(3)
Understanding Faulty Word Choice	613	(4)
Cliches	613	(1)
Slang, Jargon, and Colloquial Words	614	(1)
Archaic Words, Euphemisms, and Pretentious Words	614	(1)
Redundancies	615	(1)
Sexist Language	615	(2)
Understanding Commonly Confused Words	617	(14)
Commonly Confused Words	617	(14)
Acknowledgments	631	(3)
Author Index	634	(1)
Subject and Title Index	635	(9)
Editing Symbols chart appears opposite	644