The McGraw-Hill Guide: Writing for College, Writing for Life

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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: Reflecting 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: Reflecting 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 ECONOMYSTANLEY 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 Evaluating Your Sources: Asking the Reporter's Questions Field Research Chapter 20 Synthesizing and Documenting Sources An Overview of Documentation Plagiarism Quotations Paraphrases Summaries Synthesis MLA Documentation Style MLA Style: In-Text Citation MLA Style: Constructing a List of Works Cited MLA Style: Sample Student Paper APA Documentation Style APA Style: In-Text Citation APA Style: Constructing a Reference List APA Style: Sample Student Paper Appendix A Constructing a Writing Portfolio Appendix B Writing Effective Essay Examinations A Writer's Handbook Why Editing Matters C: Common Sentence Problems S: Style P: Punctuation M: Mechanics I: A Guide for Multilingual Writers G: A Guide to Sentence Structure