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Writing about Writing: A College Reader

Writing about Writing: A College Reader
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Edition:
Second
Authors:
Elizabeth Wardle
Douglas Downs
Publisher:
Bedford/St. Martin's
Release Date:
2014
ISBN-10:
1457636948
ISBN-13:
9781457636943

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About Writing about Writing: A College Reader

Based on Wardle and Downs’ research, the first edition of Writing about Writing marked a milestone in the field of composition. By showing students how to draw on what they know in order to contribute to ongoing conversations about writing and literacy, it helped them transfer their writing-related skills from first-year composition to other courses and contexts. Now used by tens of thousands of students, Writing about Writing presents accessible writing studies research by authors such as Mike Rose, Deborah Brandt, John Swales, and Nancy Sommers, together with popular texts by authors such as Malcolm X and Anne Lamott, and texts from student writers. Throughout the book, friendly explanations and scaffolded activities and questions help students connect to readings and develop knowledge about writing that they can use at work, in their everyday lives, and in college. The new edition…

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