Compose, Design, Advocate, Books a la Carte Edition

by Wysocki, Anne Frances; Lynch, Dennis A.

• ISBN13: 9780134392936
• ISBN10: 0134392930
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Loose-leaf
• Copyright: 2017-01-10
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

NOTE: This “Books a la Carte” edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value–this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN.

For courses in First-Year Composition - Rhetoric.

 

Helps readers determine the most effective strategies, arrangements, and media for different communication contexts

Compose, Design, Advocate  is an innovative, genre-based writing guide for composition courses that teaches readers how to use both words and images, in writing and in speaking. To be a truly successful communicator in today’s world, one must be fluent in multiple modes of communication: written, visual, and oral. Providing instruction in, and samples from, diverse genres of writing, the text also has an advocacy focus that encourages readers to use communication to effect change in their lives and communities. While challenging and engaging readers, the authors offer a systematic approach for analyzing communication situations, with the concepts and vocabulary necessary to make thoughtful choices, helping them to gain confidence and fluency in communication. The 3rd Edition introduces new readings, visual samples, and learning outcomes, along with an enhanced focus on multimodality and rhetoric.

 

Compose, Design, Advocate , 3rd Edition is also available via Revel™, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience. Learn more.

Author Biography

Together, Anne Frances Wysocki and Dennis Lynch have over 60 years experience of teaching writing and rhetoric in universities and literacy programs. Together and alone, they have published broadly on rhetoric, writing, and new literacies; developed print and digital learning materials; and offered workshops across the country. Dennis has run writing programs and teacher preparation programs; Anne has developed learning materials on digital and print literacies, life skills, and three-dimensional visualization for organizations ranging from Apple to the Los Angeles Conservation Corps, from the U.S. Government to public/private ventures.

Table of Contents

I. Designing Compositions Rhetorically

1. A Rhetorical Process for Designing Compositions

2. Composing a Statement of Purpose

3. Composing a Design Plan

 

II. Researching to Support Composing

4. About Argument and Advocacy

5. Researching for Argument and Advocacy

6. About Written Modes of Communication

7. About Oral Modes of Communication

8. About Visual Modes of Communication

9. About Multimodal Communication

 

III. Analyzing the Arguments of Others

10. Rhetorical Analysis

11. Analyzing Posters

12. Analyzing Documentary Photography

13. Analyzing Editorials and Opinion Pieces

14. Analyzing Essays

15. Analyzing Videos