Writing in the Works [with Eduspace 1-Term Access Code]

by Susan Blau

In this fourth edition of WRITING IN THE WORKS, the authors have maintained their dual focus on writing as both an academic and practical tool. At the same time, they have updated the content and the spirit of the book for the contemporary writing environment. Students learn to write for the digital world—where visual and verbal messages are inseparable—and do so by exploring serious ideas that will engage a real-world audience. Throughout the book, and in three new chapters, the authors emphasize the skills of synthesizing, defining, and evaluating—skills central to the development of good academic writing and good real-world writing. Students are encouraged to take chances, think big thoughts, and practice skills which will prepare them to ride the global communications wave as more confident, capable writers. This edition has been updated to reflect guidelines from the 2016 MLA HANDBOOK, Eighth Edition.
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Genres: Nonfiction

Unknown Binding

First published January 28, 2002

Reviews

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to take my Intro to COM Writing course with Susan Blau. It was a little weird because (like many professors who have written textbooks) she would say things in class that were word for word out of the book. Despite that, she was one of the most helpful COM professors I've had.
I would highly recommend this book (and the course, if you go to BU) to anyone who wants to go into Communications, but you're not quite sure what your strengths are.

[Emily Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

I would've given it a 1 star for its outdated information, but it earned a star back because there were some parts that were actually very helpful. The MLA/APA formatting section in the back is excellent.