Understanding Rhetoric A Graphic Guide to Writing 3rd edition

by Losh, Elizabeth; Alexander, Jonathan; Cannon, Kevin; Cannon, Zander

• ISBN13: 9781319244996
• ISBN10: 1319244998
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781319372996
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780312640965
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2020-08-24
• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
• More Book Details

About This Book

Understanding Rhetoric: A Graphic Guide to Writing

ISBN: 9781319244996

Understanding Rhetoric: A Graphic Guide to Writing is a unique and engaging textbook designed to help students master the art of writing. This third edition, released on August 24th, 2020, is the first of its kind to use comic-style illustrations to deliver expert writing advice in an entertaining and accessible way.

Who Uses It?

This book is primarily used by students in introductory writing and rhetoric courses at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the principles of rhetoric, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of effective communication.

History and Editions

The third edition of Understanding Rhetoric has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest discussions on argument, research, revision, and presenting work to audiences. This edition includes detailed explanations and examples that make complex concepts easier to grasp.

Author and Other Works

The authors of Understanding Rhetoric are Elizabeth Losh, Jonathan Alexander, Kevin Cannon, and Zander Cannon. Elizabeth Losh is known for her work in digital humanities and her ability to make complex topics engaging. Jonathan Alexander brings his expertise in writing and rhetoric to the text. Kevin and Zander Cannon are the illustrators who have created the engaging comic-style visuals that make this book stand out.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers all the essential topics in writing and rhetoric, including discussions of rhetoric, reading, argument, research, revision, and presenting work to audiences.
• Engaging Visuals: The use of comic-style illustrations makes the book fun to read and learn from.
• Interactive Tools: The book includes highlighting and notetaking tools that make it easy for students to interact with the material online or offline.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781319244996
• eBook: Available for download with mobile-friendly e-book formats
• Bound Text: Available in paperback format

Publication Details

• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
• Publication Date: August 24th, 2020
• Number of Pages: 368 pages
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• Related ISBNs:
• 9781319372996 (eBook)
• 9781319449230 (Bound Text)

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Table of Contents

Preface: Getting Graphic
 
Introduction: SPACES FOR WRITING
Discovering Contexts for Writing
Going Boldly through Writing Processes
*Exploring Visual Literacy
ReFrame: Why Rhetoric? Why a Comic Book?
 
Issue 1: WHY RHETORIC?
Piecing Together a Definition of Rhetoric
Reanimating Ancient Views of Rhetoric
Setting Rhetorical Concepts Loose on the World
*ReFrame: What Does Aristotle Have to Do with Me?
 
Issue 2: STRATEGIC READING
Investigating Texts and Analyzing Meaning
Putting the Pieces Together with Synthesis
Using Reading Strategies
Imagining Ideal Readers
ReFrame: How Do I Read This?
 
Issue 3: WRITING IDENTITIES
Leaping into Identities in Writing
Trying Out Choices for Different Audiences
Revealing the Performer within the Text
ReFrame: Am I Having an Identity Crisis?
 
Issue 4: ARGUMENT BEYOND PRO AND CON
Spotlighting Strategies for Argument
*Setting the Scene for Arguable Assertions
Zooming in on Claims and Evidence
Focusing on Effective Organization
ReFrame: The Office Hour!
 
Issue 5: COMPOSING TOGETHER
Getting Together
Multiplying Your Research Options
Collaborating with the Audience
Managing Collaborative Writing Projects
*ReFrame: Get It Together!
 
Issue 6: RESEARCH: MORE THAN DETECTIVE WORK
Keeping the Story Straight
Tracking Down Sources
*Sourcing the Source
Making Sources Talk: Summary, Paraphrase, Quotation
Coming Clean with Citation
ReFrame: Wrong Turns or Shortcuts?
 
Issue 7: RETHINKING REVISION
Looking beyond the Red Ink
Reviewing Rhetorically Seeing through Others’ Eyes
Revising Radically
ReFrame: Am I Missing Something?
 
*Issue 8: FAKE NEWS AND REAL PUBLICATION
Launching into the Future of Genres
*Navigating among Media
*Fake News!
Entering the Final Frontier with Publication
*ReFrame: How Does This Look?
 
Glossary
Index
*Directory of Writing Assignments