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Writing with a thesis : a rhetoric and reader / Sarah E. Skwire and David Skwire

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Boston, Massachusetts : Wadsworth, Cengage Learning, c2014Edition: Twelfth EditionDescription: xxvi, 339 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781133951438
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • PE 1417 .S59 2014
Contents:
Chapter1. The persuasive principle -- Chapter2. Narration -- Chapter3. Description -- Chapter4. Examples -- Chapter5. Process -- Chapter6. Comparison and contrast -- Chapter7. Cause and effect -- Chapter8. Division and classification -- Chapter9. Definition -- Chapter10. Argumentation .
Summary: Based on the principle that the ability to develop and support a thesis persuasively is of utmost importance for beginning writers, this book dispenses clear and practical writing advice. Sarah Skwire skillfully weaves humor into her advice and in the text's examples of good professional writing--for a uniquely useful text that remains enjoyable to read and to teach from. Best of all, the text's short, easy-to-read essays ensure that your class time will focus not on what the readings mean, but on what they mean for your students' writing.
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Books Books National University - Manila LRC - Graduate Studies General Circulation Gen. Ed - CEAS GC PE 1417 .S59 2014 c.2 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.2 Available NULIB000014398

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter1. The persuasive principle -- Chapter2. Narration -- Chapter3. Description -- Chapter4. Examples -- Chapter5. Process -- Chapter6. Comparison and contrast -- Chapter7. Cause and effect -- Chapter8. Division and classification -- Chapter9. Definition -- Chapter10. Argumentation .

Based on the principle that the ability to develop and support a thesis persuasively is of utmost importance for beginning writers, this book dispenses clear and practical writing advice. Sarah Skwire skillfully weaves humor into her advice and in the text's examples of good professional writing--for a uniquely useful text that remains enjoyable to read and to teach from. Best of all, the text's short, easy-to-read essays ensure that your class time will focus not on what the readings mean, but on what they mean for your students' writing.

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