A Brief Guide to Writing from Readings

by Stephen Wilhoit

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For college courses in Writing Across the
Curriculum (Composition) and Research Writing (Composition)

Mastering the art of critical essay
writing
A Brief Guide to Writing from
Readings is a clear, process-oriented guide to academic
writing. The guide covers the subtleties of rhetorical analysis and
argumentation strategies as well as the technical aspects of
writing with sources. Students will learn first to examine texts
critically and then to clearly, accurately and creatively respond
in essay form. In-text tools including summary charts and revision
checklists help students tackle source-based essays step by step.
Instructors will rely on the guide as a one-stop reference tool;
students can apply their learning to any discipline, whether for
class work or independent study.

In the Seventh Edition, in response
to student and faculty feedback, Wilhoit includes a new chapter on
analyzing readings and composing analytical essays; more coverage
of literary analysis and a new short story; eight academic
readings; and expanded coverage of how to cite electronic sources
in APA and MLA style.

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Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

317 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Stephen Wilhoit is a Professor of English at the University of Dayton. He earned his B.A. in English at the University of Kentucky (1980), M.A. in English at the University of Louisville (1983), and Ph.D. in English/Composition Studies at Indiana University (1988). He joined the English Department at UD in 1988. Dr. Wilhoit's research interests include composition studies, scholarship of learning and teaching, faculty development/TA education, and creative writing.

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite book to teach from. While I would prefer more readings, I like the set up of the book, scaffolding assignments so that when the students get to the final paper they've already learned paraphrasing, quoting, and integrating sources.