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Book SynopsisCollege students are expected to master new genres in every course they take. Yet composition instructors can''t possibly teach students every genre they will need for their college courses or careers. Instead of telling students how to write a genre, authors Jack and Pryal help students learn how a genre works using a genre toolkit that asks three questions: What is it? Who reads it? and What''s it for? By taking this problem-solving approach to writing, How Writing Works prepares students for any writing situation that they may encounter at school, home, or work.
Trade ReviewHow Writing Works shows the process of writing through a variety of tools, projects, and sample readings. The idea of a toolkit is a powerful visual metaphor that helps students better understand the process of writing. * Paul Patterson, Saint Joseph's University *
The variety of genres is the strongest feature of How Writing Works as it allows me significant space to adapt my course writing to specific cohorts and within thematic spaces. Another strength is the variety of exercises and projects that incorporate digital writing and multi-media components. The prompts open productive discussions and brainstorming sessions with students. * Corey Dosch, South Puget Sound Community College *
How Writing Works is a timely and relevant text with an excellent breadth of examples. It is well-designed, focuses on beginning composition students' exploration of the writing process, and supports the writing instructor with excellent resources. I like the variety and flexibility it offers to the instructor. * Michael Johnson, Muskegon Community College *
Table of ContentsPart 1 : The Genre Toolkit 1. What Is It? 2. Who Reads It? 3. What's It For? Part 2: Projects 4. Profiles 5. Analyses 6. Reviews 7. Argumentative Genres 8. Academic Research Genres 9. Workplace Genres Part 3: Writing Process 10. Creating a Writing Process 11. Developing a Topic 12. Prewriting 13. Drafting 14. Generating Arguments 15. Organizing 16. Developing Style 17. Revising and Editing Part 4: Research 18. Getting Started with Research 19. Conducting Database Research 20. Conducting Empirical Research 21. Avoiding Plagiarism 22. Integrating Sources 23. Citing Sources Part 5: Making It Public 24. Designing Your Project 25. Publishing and Presenting
