The Longman Writer: Rhetoric, Reader, and Research Guide
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Author Description
This 613 page text is the Examination Copy of "The Longman Writer", 8th edition, containing sections on: The Reading Process (covering Becoming a Strong Reader); The Writing Process (covering Prewriting, Theses, Supporting the Thesis, Organizing the Evidence, Writing the Draft, Revising the Draft); The Patterns of Development (covering Description, Narration, Illustration, Comparison and Contrast, Cause-Effect, Argumentation -Persuasion); The Research Paper (covering Evaluating and Integrating Research Topics, Writing the Research Paper); The Literary Paper and Exam Essay(covering Writing about Literature, Writing Exam Essays) and more. Many chapters and sections conclude with a question section and writing assignments, tips on examination taking, checklists and more.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text serves as a comprehensive instructional framework designed to guide students through the complexities of academic reading, writing, and research. Authors Judith Nadell, John Langan, and Eliza A. Comodromos leverage their extensive pedagogical experience to provide a structured approach to composition, emphasizing the recursive nature of the writing process and the importance of clear, evidence-based argumentation. The book functions as both a manual for developing critical literacy and a practical guide for executing formal research papers and examination essays.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A multi-stage methodology for the writing process, including prewriting, thesis development, and drafting.
- Detailed analysis of rhetorical patterns of development such as narration, illustration, and cause-effect.
- Practical strategies for conducting research, evaluating sources, and integrating evidence into academic papers.
- Specialized guidance on writing about literature and navigating the pressures of timed examination essays.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The text is widely recognized in academic circles as a standard, highly structured resource for undergraduate composition courses. Its systematic approach to rhetorical development and research methodology provides students with a reliable, step-by-step framework for improving their writing proficiency.
Page Count:
613
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205020771
ISBN-13:
9780205020775
Writing
Study Skills
Academic writing
Reference
Education
Rhetoric
