Paragraphs and Essays A Worktext With Readings

A mid-level worktext with readings and a handbook, "Paragraphs and Essays" provides an integrated approach to the writing process and the rhetorical modes typically covered in freshman composition classes. The Ninth Edition retains Brandon's friendly, informal tone, engaging exercises, and offbeat readings that encourage developmental students to persevere and become confident, competent writers.Detailed student examples illustrate each stage of Brandon's three-step approach to the writing process and reinforce key principles and model good writing.The chapter on reading-related writing appears at the beginning of the text to stress how reading other texts forms the basis for most college writing. Students learn about underlining, annotating, outlining and summarizing outside sources.A chapter on research guides students through the process of finding and analyzing sources, creating an outline, and writing an essay. Students can model their work on the annotated sample outline, essay, and bibliography included in this chapter.Paired readings in several chapters promote critical thinking and inspire students to respond in writing.Brandon, Lee is the author of 'Paragraphs and Essays A Worktext With Readings' with ISBN 9780618421060 and ISBN 0618421068.