The Prentice Hall Guide for College Writers

Download or read book The Prentice Hall Guide for College Writers written by Stephen Reid and published by . This book was released on 2002-08 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This best-selling writing guide--used at hundreds of colleges and universities--offers the clearest explanation of college writing. Every chapter contains advice on choosing a subject, collecting data, drafting, and revising for a specific purpose, while also integrating the appropriate rhetorical strategies. Effective student examples, professional essays, and journal exercises further illustrate how the writing process changes with each different purpose. NEW FEATURES Twelve new professional essays by authors such as Barbara Kingsolver, Margaret Talbot, Deborah Tannen, David Ansen, Nicholas Lemann, Emily Prager, Robin Morgan, and Jeremiah Creedon. "Companion Website"(TM) --www.prenhall.com/reid--and complete online courses in B1ackBoard, WebCT, and CourseCompass course management platforms. Increased emphasis on writing a variety of genres based on real-world situations.