Reading Rhetorically : A Reader for Writers (2nd Edition)
Editorial Reviews Book Description This aims-based rhetoric and reader teaches students analytical reading, academic writing, and inquiry as the keys to success in college. @BULLET = Part I, “Reading Rhetorically,” includes an in-depth discussion of analytical reading and shows students how skilled academic readers construct the meaning of a text. @BULLET = Part II, “The Rhetorical Reader as Writers,” provides an overview of academic writing, the role of reading in research, and writing from sources: summary, paraphrase, direct quotation, and citation practices. @BULLET = Parts II follows the evolution of a student writing project as the student moves from summary to rhetorical analysis to researched critique of a reading. Ideal for individuals in developing critical reading and writing skills. From the Back Cover Reading Rhetorically illustrates how all writing can be seen to be in conversation with other writing, how to recognize bias or perspective, and how to analyze writing for both content and method. The high-interest reading selections vary widely by aim, genre, length, and subject matter. The genres include personal and public writing, reflections, editorials, web pages, short stories, and a research report from a scholarly journal. Instructional elements provide an analytical framework for reading and writing, yielding insights into the nature of reading and practical strategies for writing In addition, the extensive discussion of argument introduces categories of claims and ethical, logical, and audience-based appeals. This coverage sets the stage for critique as well as production of rhetorically effective arguments. Apparatus for each reading selection includes prompts for 1) preview, 2) rhetorical analysis, and 3) applying techniques to one's own writing. MARKET For those interested in gaining a understanding of rhetoric, critical thinking, reading and writing. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Reading Rhetorically : A Reader for Writers (2nd Edition),John C. Bean,Virginia A. Chappell,Alice M. Gillam,Longman,0321236688,College readers,Composition & Creative Writing - General,English Composition,English language,General,Language,Language Arts & Disciplines,Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy,Problems, exercises, etc,Report writing,Rhetoric,Art / General
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