Laurie G. Kirszner
Patterns for College Writing, 15th Edition (Paperback)
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PATTERNS FOR COLLEGE WRITING, 15TH EDITION (PAPERBACK)
Patterns for College Writing provides students with exemplary rhetorical models and instructors with class-tested selections. This comprehensive resource balances classic and contemporary essays by diverse writers while offering more examples of student writing than comparable readers.
The text features a five-chapter mini-rhetoric that provides the most thorough coverage of the writing process available in a rhetorical reader. It offers clear explanations of the patterns of development to help students master essential academic communication skills.
Inside this book, you'll find:
A comprehensive five-chapter mini-rhetoric covering every stage of the writing process.
Diverse readings balancing classic essays with contemporary voices and perspectives.
Exemplary rhetorical models designed to provide clear templates for student writing.
Step-by-step explanations of the primary patterns of development used in academic prose.
Updated coverage of working with sources and integrating research effectively.
Extensive student writing samples that demonstrate successful application of rhetorical strategies.
Perfect for college students, writing instructors, and those seeking a sturdy foundation in rhetorical analysis and academic essay construction.
Product Details
Author: Laurie G. Kirszner, Stephen R. Mandell
Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
Edition: Fifteenth
Format: Paperback
Publication Date: October 1, 2020
Language: English
Pages: 832 pages
Dimensions: 6.38 x 1 x 9.13 inches
Item Weight: 2.15 pounds
ISBN-10: 1319243797
ISBN-13: 978-1319243791
Book Details
- Author
- Laurie G. Kirszner, Stephen R. Mandell
- Publisher
- Bedford/St. Martin's
- ISBN-13
- 9781319243791
- Language
- English
- Format
- Paperback
- Category
- Textbooks & Education
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