The Writing Process: A Concise Rhetoric

by Lannon, John M.

• ISBN13: 9780321076632
• ISBN10: 032107663X
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-08-01
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley

Summary

This practical and accessible writing guide unravels the complexities of writing by presenting the writing process as a series of critical thinking decisions. In addition to coverage of the traditional modes, the text offers practice in analyzing the unique rhetorical requirements of any writing situation by showing how audience and purpose influence writing. Student and professional readings throughout the text including fiction, poetry, advertisements, memoirs and cartoons illustrate various writing strategies.

Table of Contents

Detailed Contents	xi
Preface	xix
Ancillaries	xxv
Section One The Process---Decisions in Planning, Drafting, and Revising	1	(70)
Introduction	2	(6)
Decisions in the Writing Process	8	(12)
Decisions in Planning	20	(23)
Decisions in Drafting	43	(11)
Decisions in Revising	54	(17)
Section Two Specific Revision Strategies	71	(78)
Introduction	72	(3)
Revising the Content: Writing Something Worthwhile	75	(11)
Revising the Paragraphs: Shaping for Readers' Access	86	(20)
Revising the Sentences: Writing with Style	106	(24)
Revising the Words and Phrases: Fine-Tuning	130	(19)
Section Three Essays for Various Goals	149	(164)
Introduction	150	(4)
Decisions about Reading for Writing	154	(11)
Helping Others See and Share an Experience: Description and Narration	165	(18)
Illustrating for Readers: Examples	183	(11)
Explaining Parts and Categories: Division and Classification	194	(13)
Explaining Steps and Stages: Process Analysis	207	(14)
Explaining Why It Happened or What Will Happen: Cause-and-Effect Analysis	221	(16)
Explaining Similarities or Differences: Comparison and Contrast	237	(14)
Explaining the Exact Meaning: Definition	251	(14)
Using Multiple Strategies in a Persuasive Argument	265	(26)
Special Issues in Persuasion	291	(22)
Section Four The Research Process	313	(137)
Introduction---Thinking Critically about the Research Process	314	(10)
Asking Questions and Finding Answers	324	(26)
Recording, Evaluating, and Interpreting Your Findings	350	(21)
Documenting Your Sources	371	(25)
Composing the Research Report	396	(22)
Case Study: A Sample Research Project	418	(32)
Appendix A Editing for Grammar, Punctuation, and Mechanics	450	(28)
Appendix B Format Guidelines for Submitting Your Manuscript	478	(3)
Appendix C Useful Web Sites and Electronic Library Resources	481	(4)
Credits	485	(2)
Index	487