Writing About Writing (3rd Edition) – eBook

Description

Unlock the power of effective communication with the transformative resource, Writing About Writing, 3^rd Edition (PDF). This landmark text stands as the sole foundational textbook that places writing studies at the core of the introductory writing course, setting the stage for students to develop and refine their writing prowess. Drawing from the extensive research of esteemed educators Wardle and Downs, this innovative ebook organizes its content around pivotal threshold concepts crucial to understanding the craft of writing.

Designed to empower college students across all disciplines, Writing About Writing 3e demonstrates how to leverage prior knowledge and immerse themselves in the ongoing discourse surrounding literacy and writing. The text includes a rich compilation of accessible writing studies research, featuring foundational insights from celebrated scholars like Donald Murray and Nancy Sommers, alongside engaging commentary from influential voices such as Anne Lamott and Malcolm X. Furthermore, it highlights emerging research from both student writers and academicians, creating a mosaic of perspectives on the art of writing.

Students will find scaffolded activities, clear explanations, and thought-provoking questions that facilitate connections to the reading material. These components are designed to help students transition their writing skills from first-year composition into various academic, professional, and everyday contexts, ensuring that they are well-prepared for diverse writing situations.

This enhanced 3rd edition makes the study of writing more accessible and effective than ever, featuring an updated overview of rhetoric, an intensified focus on critical threshold concepts, scaffolded reading guidance for complex texts, and a new section in the instructor’s manual addressing frequently asked questions (FAQs). Educators will find the resources invaluable, aimed at fostering a collaborative learning environment.

The dialogue surrounding Writing About Writing 3e continues on the authors’ engaging blog, Write On: Notes on Writing About Writing, a dedicated space on Bedford Bits, the blog from Bedford/St. Martin’s tailored for writing instructors.

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NOTE: This sale exclusively includes the ebook version of Writing About Writing 3rd Edition in PDF format. No other media or access codes are included.

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