The Allyn & Bacon Guide to Writing, Brief Edition [with eText & MyCompLab Code]

by John D. Ramage, John C. Bean, June C. Johnson

ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. PackagesAccess codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental booksIf you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codesAccess codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Solidly grounded in current theory and research, yet eminently practical and teachable, "The Allyn & Bacon Guide to Writing "has set the standard for first-year composition courses in writing, reading, critical thinking, and inquiry.

Genres: School

654 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Pavan Aaryan · Rating 3 out of 5]

there is an issue with the organization of examples, theory, important instructions that need to be followed during citations.

[Garrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a pretty good textbook for teaching beginning college writers about composition. I liked the frequent writing exercises and the peer review questions.

The readings were also fairly interesting and useful (if slanted heavily toward the left).

My main problem was the student examples. I felt like the examples were poor, and did not meet the assignment requirements. So, I have had to come up with my own examples from past student papers to show what I expect.

It would also be nice to have the teaching tips integrated in a single teacher copy, but that is a minor point.

[J.I.]

This is my second time teaching this book and the third time reading it, and I can say that it is perfectly adequate for introductory writers. That's about it, however.

[Diana · Rating 3 out of 5]

I infinitely prefer the textbook I use for my intermediate writing class, but I found the writing exercises in this to be useful for beginning students.