A Sequence for Academic Writing

by Laurence M. Behrens, Leonard J. Rosen, Emily Dickinson (Contributor)

This brief rhetoric focuses on the key academic writing strategies of summary, synthesis, analysis, and critique. Responding to the growing interest in academic writing, this popular guide focuses on the critical reading and writing strategies necessary to help students interpret and incorporate source material into their own papers. The text employs high-interest readings from a range of disciplines to allow students to practice their summary and synthesis skills, while numerous student papers model the kinds of academic texts students are expected to produce, no matter what their area of study. Individuals who want help with writing up researched or documented papers.

384 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 2001

Reviews

[Tiff · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book. It helped me hone my writing skills more for my Writing II class. Great choice by the professor!

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent reference for college English