Reading Critically, Writing Well: A Reader and Guide

by Rise B. Axelrod, Charles R. Cooper, Alison M. Warriner

Adapting the immensely successful approach of The St. Martin's Guide to Writing, Axelrod and Cooper have bridged the gap between reader and rhetoric to create a book that provides both structure for students and flexibility for instructors. By learning and consistently practicing the strategies of Reading for Meaning and Reading Like a Writer, students realize the importance of critical thinking and reading in becoming a good writer in college and beyond. Eight chapters, each with four professional and two student essays, provide step-by-step guides to applying this knowledge in reading and writing specific genres ranging from autobiography to argument.

Genres: Writing, School, Reference, Nonfiction, Textbooks

736 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Hiruni Sumanasiri · Rating 4 out of 5]

good book to help you write essays!

[Esther conley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Essentially had to read this for a comp class….i give it 2 stars because some of the essays were interesting but overall not super great

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read during Creative Writing course. Will be helpful in future creative writing courses.

[Tara Guiffredo · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's great for college!!!!

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[Monique the Book Geek · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book for school.

[Sparrow Alden · Rating 3 out of 5]

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