The McGraw-Hill Guide: Writing for College, Writing for Life
PART ONE Getting Started
Chapter 1 Writing Goals and Objectives for College and for Life
Writing in the Four Areas of Your Life
Writing in the Four Areas in This Course
Learning Goals in This Course
Becoming a Self-Reflective Writer
Genres Up Close:Writing a Reflection
Writing in the Twenty-First Century
Chapter 2 Reading Critically for College and for Life
Using Prereading Strategies
Reading Actively
Genres Up Close: Writing a Rhetorical Analysis
Reading Visuals
Reading Web Sites
Using Postreading Strategies
Chapter 3: Writing to Discover and to Learn
Using Invention Strategies to Discover Ideas
Genres Up Close: Writing an Audience Profile
Keeping Notebooks and Journals
Rewriting Your Class Notes
Organizing and Synthesizing Information
Using Charts and Visuals to Discover and to Learn
Studying for Exams
Part Two Using What You Have Learned to Share Information
Chapter 4 Writing to Share Experiences
Setting Your Goals: Writing about Experiences
Rhetorical Knowledge
Writing to Share Experiences in Your College Classes
Writing to Share Experiences for Life
Scenarios for Writing
Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing
Learning the Qualities of Effective Writing about Experiences
Reading, Inquiry, and Research: Learning from Narratives That Share Experiences
Tanya Barrientos, Se Habla Espanol (Memoir)
Suki Kim, Facing Poverty with a Rich Girl's Habits (Memoir)
Genres Up Close: Writing a Literacy Narrative
Russell Baker, On Becoming a Writer (Literacy Narrative)
Writing Processes
Invention: Getting Started
Exploring Your Ideas with Research
Organizing Your Ideas and Details
Constructing a Complete Draft
Revising
Knowledge of Conventions
Editing
Genres, Documentation, and Format
A Writer Shares Her Experiences: Jessica Hemauer's Final Draft
Self-Assessment: Reflecting on Your Goals
Chapter 5 Writing to Explore
Setting Your Goals: Writing to Explore
Rhetorical Knowledge
Writing to Explore in Your College Classes
Writing to Explore for Life
Scenarios for Writing: Assignment Options
Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing
Learning the Qualities of Effective Exploratory Writing
Reading, Inquiry, and Research: Learning from Texts That Explore
Kenneth Chang, Scientist at Work (Profile)
Terence Tao, Journeys to the Distant Fields of Prime (Profile)
Genres Up Close: A Profile
John Lurz, Professor, Demystify Yourself: Working Closely with Brilliance and Getting the Hang of It (Profile)
Peace Corps Web Site (Profile)
Writing Processes
Invention: Getting Started
Exploring Your Ideas with Research
Organizing Your Ideas and Details
Constructing a Complete Draft
Revising
Knowledge of Conventions
Editing
Genres, Documentation, and Format
A Writer Shares His Exploration: Rick Mohler's Final Draft
Self-Assessment: Re¿ecting on Your Goals
Chapter 6 Writing to Inform
Setting Your Goals: Writing to Inform
Rhetorical Knowledge
Writing to Inform in Your College Classes
Writing to Inform for Life
Scenarios for Writing: Assignment Options
Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing
Learning the Qualities of Effective Informative Writing Reading, Inquiry, and Research: Learning from Texts That Inform
CAROL EZZELL, CLOCKING CULTURES (Informative Article)
KATIE HAFNER, GROWING WIKIPEDIA REVISES ITS “ANYONE CAN EDIT” POLICY (Informative Article)
Genres Up Close: Writing an Annotated Bibliography and a Review of Literature
PAMELA BRANDES, STEPHANIE L. CASTRO, MATRECIA S. L. JAMES, ARTHUR D. MARTINEZ, TIMOTHY A MATHERLY, GERALD R. FERRIS, AND WAYNE A. HOCHWARTER, THE INTERACTIVE EFFECTS OF ORGANIZATIONAL CYNICISM AND JOB INSECURITY ON WORK EFFORT FOLLOWING LAYOFF (Review of Literature)
Writing Processes
Invention: Getting Started
Exploring Your Ideas with Research
Organizing Your Information and Research
Constructing a Complete Draft
Revising
Knowledge of Conventions
Editing
Genres, Documentation, and Format
A Writer Informs His Readers: Craig Broadbent’s Final Draft
Self-Assessment: Re¿ecting on Your Goals
Chapter 7 Writing to Analyze
Setting Your Goals: Writing to Analyze
Rhetorical Knowledge
Writing to Analyze in Your College Classes
Writing to Analyze for Life
Scenarios for Writing: Assignment Options
Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing
Learning the Qualities of Effective Analytical Writing
Reading, Inquiry, and Research: Learning from Texts That Analyze
JAMES M. LANG, PUTTING IN THE HOURS (OPINION PIECE)
TAMARA DRAUT, ALL WORK AND NO PLAY (ANALYTICAL ESSAY)
Genres Up Close: Writing a Visual Analysis
JESSE HASSENGER, IRONY AS A DISGUISE(VISUAL ANALYSIS)
Writing Processes
Invention: Getting Started
Exploring Your Ideas with Research
Organizing Your Information
Constructing a Complete Draft
Revising
Knowledge of Conventions
Editing
Genres, Documentation, and Format
A Writer Shares Her Analysis: Sarah Washington's Final Draft
Self-Assessment: Reflecting on Your Goals
Part Three Using What You Have Learned to Write Arguments
Chapter 8 Writing to Convince
Setting Your Goals: Writing to Persuade
Rhetorical Knowledge
Writing to Convince in Your College Classes
Writing to Convince for Life
Scenarios for Writing: Assignment Options
Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing
Learning the Qualities of Effective Persuasive Writing
Reading, Inquiry, and Research: Learning from Texts That Persuade
MAUREEN DOWD, OUR OWN WARRIOR PRINCESS (EDITORIAL)
BRIAN J.G. PEREIRA, M.D., LETTER RESPONDING TO DOWD (EDITORIAL)
Genres Up Close: Writing an Editorial
LIZ EMRICH, SLUT-O-WEEN (CONVINCING ESSAY)
Writing Processes
Invention: Getting Started
Exploring Your Ideas with Research
Organizing Your Information and Research
Constructing a Complete Draft
Revising
Knowledge of Conventions
Editing
Genres, Documentation, and Format
A Writer Shares His Persuasive Writing: Santi DeRosa's Final Draft
Self-Assessment: Reflecting on Your Goals
Chapter 9 Writing to Evaluate
Setting Your Goals: Writing to Evaluate
Rhetorical Knowledge
Writing to Evaluate in Your College Classes
Writing to Evaluate for Life
Scenarios for Writing: Assignment Options
Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing
Learning the Qualities of Effective Evaluative Writing
Reading, Inquiry, and Research: Learning from Texts That Evaluate
R. ALBERT MOHLER, RANKING THE PRESIDENTS--A NEW LOOK AT THE BEST AND THE WORST (OPINION PIECE)
Genres Up Close: Writing a Review
TY BURR, STAR TREK(REVIEW)
PETER BRADSHAW, STAR TREK(REVIEW)
Writing Processes
Invention: Getting Started
Exploring Your Ideas with Research
Organizing Your Information and Research
Constructing a Complete Draft
Revising
Knowledge of Conventions
Editing
Genres, Documentation, and Format
A Writer Shares Her Evaluative Writing: Annlee Lawrence's Final Draft
Self-Assessment: Reflecting on Your Goals
Chapter 10 Writing to Explain Causes and Effects
Setting Your Goals: Writing to Explain Causes and Effects
Rhetorical Knowledge
Writing about Causes and Effects in Your College Classes
Writing about Causes and Effects for Life
Scenarios for Writing: Assignment Options
Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing
Learning the Qualities of Effective Writing about Causes and Effects
Reading, Inquiry, and Research: Learning from Texts That Explain Causes and Effects
JUAN WILLIAMS, THE RULING THAT CHANGED AMERICA (CAUSE AND EFFECT ESSAY)
ROBERT REICH, THE REAL REASON WHY HIGHWAY DEATHS ARE DOWN (BLOG)
Genres Up Close: Writing an Educational Poster
PIKE COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT, COVER FOOD (POSTER)
Writing Processes
Invention: Getting Started
Exploring Your Ideas with Research
Organizing Your Information and Research
Constructing a Complete Draft
Revising
Knowledge of Conventions
Editing
Genres, Documentation, and Format
A Writer Shares Her Causal Analysis: Deborah Schlegel's Final Draft
Self-Assessment: Reflecting on Your Goals
Chapter 11 Writing to Solve Problems
Setting Your Goals: Writing to Solve Problems
Rhetorical Knowledge
Writing to Solve Problems in Your College Classes
Writing about to Solve Problems for Life
Scenarios for Writing: Assignment Options
Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing
Learning the Qualities of Effective Proposals
Reading, Inquiry, and Research: Learning from Texts That Propose Solutions
MICHELLE MISE POLLARD, THE NURSING CRISIS: THE SOLUTION LIES WITHIN (PROPOSAL ESSAY)
GIBOR BASRI, AN OPEN LETTER TO THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY (LETTER)
Genres Up Close: Writing a Proposal
AMY BASKIN AND HEATHER FAWCETT, REQUEST FOR A WORK SCHEDULE CHANGE(Memo)
Writing Processes
Invention: Getting Started
Exploring Your Ideas with Research
Organizing Your Information and Research
Constructing a Complete Draft
Revising
Knowledge of Conventions
Editing
Genres, Documentation, and Format
A Writer Proposes a Solution: Esther Ellsworth's Final Draft
Self-Assessment: Reflecting on Your Goals
Part Four Strategies for Effective Communication
Chapter 12 Writing about a Creative Work
Writing about a Creative Work
Writing effectively about a Creative Work
Writing Responsibly about Creative Work
Writing to Learn about Literary Works
JOHN EDGAR WIDEMAN, ASCENT BY BALLOON FROM THE YARD OF WALNUT STREET JAIL(SHORT STORY)
Genres Up Close: Writing a Book Review (of Fiction)
JOANNA RUDGE LONG, HAIKU FOR CATS (REVIEW OF AN ILLUSTRATED BOOK)
Writing about a Creative Work
Chapter 13 Using Strategies That Guide Readers
Announcing a Thesis or Controlling Idea
Writing Paragraphs
Using Cohesive Devices
Using Organizing Strategies
Writing Narratives
Writing Descriptions
Writing Definitions
Writing Classifications
Writing about Comparisons and Contrasts
Using Outlines and Maps to Organize Your Writing
Chapter 14 Using Strategies for Argument
Argument and Persuasion
Rhetorical Appeals
Three Approaches to Argument
DAVID WOLMAN, TIME TO CASH OUT: WHY PAPER MONEY HURTS THE ECONOMY
STANLEY FISH, BUT I DIDN'T DO IT!
RICK REILLY, NOTHING BUT NETS
Chapter 15 Using Strategies for Collaboration
Working with Peers on Your Single-Authored Projects
Working with Peers on Multiple-Authored Projects
Chapter 16 Making Effective Oral Presentations
Developing Your Presentation
Establishing a Clear Structure
Considering Your Audience
Part Five Technologies for Effective Communication
Chapter 17 Choosing a Medium, Genre, and Technology for Your Communication
Communication Technologies
Publishing Your Work
Selecting a Genre and a Medium
Considering Design
Technologies for Computer-Mediated Communication
Chapter 18 Communicating with Design and Visuals
Principles of Document Design
Common Kinds of Visual Texts
Designing New Media
Using Visuals Rhetorically
Using Visuals Responsibly
Part Six Using Research for Informed Communication
Chapter 19 Finding and Evaluating Information from Sources and the Field
Conducting Effective Library and Web-based Research: An Example
Selecting Sources
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