The Curious Writer: Concise Edition

by Bruce Ballenger

The Curious Writer by Bruce Ballenger is an assignment-oriented, all-in-one rhetoric-reader-handbook that stresses the connections between personal and academic writing. The Curious Writer emphasizes research as a key part of the writing process, encourages revision throughout the writing assignment chapters, and places strong emphasis on critical reading skills. Topics include research, writing process, and revision process. Both student and professional readings are included, up-to-date coverage of computers and the Internet includes tips on using the Internet as a research tool. General interest; improving writing skills.

Genres: Nonfiction, Textbooks

528 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1993

Reviews

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

The more I teach from this textbook, the more I like it. The voice is genuine, and the exercises actually help with the real-life problems I find in my students' writing.
Unlike many experts, who focused on their fields because their subjects came easily to them, Ballenger shares that he struggled with writing as a student. He knows what struggling writers feel, the shortcuts they try to take, and generally helps them through the rough spots.

[Alexxa Owen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book very useful and I LOVED it!

[Pete · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very much of the expressivist ilk. Nothing wrong with that, but I thought it was weak on other aspects of composition--mainly argumentation.

[Gracie Hendricks · Rating 3 out of 5]

I will return to this book for layouts and formats.