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Wordsmith was written to counter students’ objections to textbooks being too dry, too irrelevant, and too big, and is Pearson’s value-priced option that students will appreciate across the developmental writing curriculum.Pamela Arlov wrote the Wordsmith series for instructors who genuinely want to connect with their students. To engage students and enable instructors to meet students where they are, Pam Arlov provides students with just the right balance of instruction and practice via relevant instruction, plenty of visuals, and an inviting writing style that students really respond to. Wordsmith covers the rhetorical modes, is realistic, and does not overwhelm students with too much information.0205252001 / 9780205252008 Wordsmith: A Guide to College Writing (with MyWritingLab with Pearson eText Student Access Code Card)Package consists of0205251277 / 9780205251278 Wordsmith: A Guide to College Writing0205752624 / 9780205752621 MyWritingLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card
How can a writing textbook effectively bridge the gap between academic requirements and student engagement without overwhelming the learner? Pamela Arlov, an experienced educator, addresses this by stripping away the dense, dry prose typical of developmental writing materials. She utilizes a streamlined, visual-heavy framework that prioritizes practical application and rhetorical clarity to meet students at their current skill level.
What You Will Find
The text is regarded as a practical, student-centered resource that prioritizes accessibility and direct instruction over academic jargon. Its focus on brevity and visual engagement suggests it is intended for developmental writing courses where student motivation and clarity are primary concerns.
Page Count:
610
Publication Date:
2020-02-04
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205251277
ISBN-13:
9780205251278
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