From Idea to Essay 2009 : A Rhetoric, Reader, and Handbook

by McCuen, Jo Ray; Winkler, Anthony C.

• ISBN13: 9780321163394
• ISBN10: 0321163397
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780205318742, 9780321355614
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Longman
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Summary

One of the most successful all-inclusive rhetorics on the market, this classic distinguishes itself with a story, poem, and writing photo assignment in each modes chapter.This systematic rhetoric/reader/handbook carefully leads the student through the process of essay writing. It provides numerous sample readingsimaginative literature as well as the essay, specific guidelines on how to approach each rhetorical mode, writing assignments, and both student and professional models of completed assignments. In addition to covering nine rhetorical modes, the text includes a complete unit on the research paper and a comprehensive handbook section. Prereading, prewriting, and writing exercises throughout offer guidance in the fundamentals of reading and writing.Individuals interested in developing their writing skills.

Table of Contents

All chapters include "Writing Assignments."

Denotes readings new to this edition

Fundamentals

The Writing Process

Prewriting

Writing

Rewriting

Revising

Editing

Proofreading

Personal versus Objective Writing

Generating Ideas with Journal Writing

Generating Ideas with Visual Images

Assembling a Portfolio

Writing Assignments

Elements of the Essay

Purpose

Audience

The Instructor as Audience

Strategy

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