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Acclaimed Guides to Writing. For six of the most frequently assigned genres in the first-year composition course, the Concise Guide includes the Guides that have made The St. Martin's Guide to Writing so successful — remembering events, writing profiles, explaining concepts, arguing a position, proposing a solution, and justifying an evaluation — all streamlined for this edition.
Systematic integration of reading and writing. Each of the professional and student readings within the Guide chapters are accompanied by commentary that highlights and explains writing strategies students can use in their own essays.
Clear coverage of strategies for writing and critical reading. Strategies such as critical reading, invention and cueing readers are discussed where they are needed within each Guide chapter — and also receive fuller coverage in strategies chapters at the end of the book.
Comprehensive chapters on conducting research. Detailed advice for finding, evaluating, using, and citing sources — online and off — helps students address all aspects of writing research papers.