Writing in the Works: Rhetoric, Reader, and Handbook for College and Beyond

by Susan Blau

Writing in the Works--an innovative rhetoric, reader, research guide, and handbook--treats students as writers rather than as students who write. Throughout the text, engaging assignments encourage students to view themselves as writers in many different contexts--in their personal lives, in their academic careers, and in their roles as group and community members--thus providing them with important, satisfying, and practical reasons to write. A comprehensive ancillary package complements the text with dynamic learning tools for students and time-saving, course management resources for instructors. The supplements include the Online Study Center for students, the WriteSpace online writing program, and the SMARTHINKING live, online tutoring service.

Genres: Nonfiction

728 pages, Paperback

First published January 28, 2002

Reviews

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to take my Intro to COM Writing course with Susan Blau. It was a little weird because (like many professors who have written textbooks) she would say things in class that were word for word out of the book. Despite that, she was one of the most helpful COM professors I've had.
I would highly recommend this book (and the course, if you go to BU) to anyone who wants to go into Communications, but you're not quite sure what your strengths are.

[Emily Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

I would've given it a 1 star for its outdated information, but it earned a star back because there were some parts that were actually very helpful. The MLA/APA formatting section in the back is excellent.