Writing in the Works [with MLA 2016 Updated Card]

by Susan Blau, Kathryn Burak

In this fourth edition of WRITING IN THE WORKS, the authors focus on writing as both an academic and practical tool. At the same time, they have updated the content and spirit of the book to prepare you to thrive in the contemporary writing environment. You will learn to write for the digital world--where visual and verbal messages are inseparable--and do so by exploring ideas that will engage the real-world audiences you will encounter long after your college years. Equipped with the skills you will learn for many writing applications--including analyses for college courses, reports and proposals for work, blogs and editorials, podcasts, infographics, and more--you will be prepared to ride the global communication wave as a more confident, capable writer. Each student text is packaged with a free Cengage Essential Reference Card to the MLA HANDBOOK, Eighth Edition.

Genres: Nonfiction

530 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I would've given it a 1 star for its outdated information, but it earned a star back because there were some parts that were actually very helpful.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.