Teaching Composition: Background Readings

by T.R. Johnson

Addressing the concerns of both first-year and veteran writing instructors, this collection includes 30 professional readings on composition and rhetoric written by leaders in the field, accompanied by helpful introductions and activities for the classroom. The new edition offers up-to-date advice on helping students avoid plagiarism, improving online instruction, blogging, and more.

Genres: Nonfiction, Textbooks, Education, Grad School, Writing, Academic

592 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 5, 2002

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Reviews

[Emily · Rating 1 out of 5]

Fuck that.

[Phillip · Rating 4 out of 5]

I only read a few of the essay from this book for my Pedagogy class, but it seems like a really solid collection overall. There is a wide range of articles, from various points of view and based in various comp/rhet theories, and the book deals with a wide range of issues comp instructors are likely to be concerned with.

[Fawn Hinton · Rating 4 out of 5]

The articles compiled within this book are thought provoking and helpful to anyone teaching in this discipline. There is a wide array of viewpoints offered, so one is able to pick and choose different concepts with the goal of tailoring their teaching style.

[sam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Useful compilation of theoretical texts addressing the field of composition.

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of these essays had helpful and thoughtful information about teaching. I liked the multitude of voices and views.

[K · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good general text for those w/ aspirations for college teaching.