Simplified and re-imagined writing assignment chapters that focus on what’s important and provide options for added flexibility. - Greater emphasis on the Basic Features of each genre. Each assignment chapter now starts with the Basic Features of that type of writing, which are then color-coded in the model essays so students can see for themselves what makes good writing effective. Throughout the chapter, advice on the Basic Features is highlighted, to reinforce their importance for writing in that genre.
- Radically streamlined Guides to Writing. The Guides have been condensed and made more visual, making it easier for students to move through them efficiently and apply them to their own writing.
- More "ways in" to the writing process. "Starting Points" and "Troubleshooting Your Draft" self assessment charts help students choose their next step, while suggestions for alternative pathways through the Guides point out students’ options.
Revised Chapter 5 now focuses on "Finding Common Ground" in arguments, a key step in analyzing claims and proposing solutions to problems.
Coverage of leading-edge topics in the composition course. In addition to topics such as writing in the community and portfolios, Axelrod and Cooper expand their coverage to include:
- A new chapter on reading critically and writing about visuals, which includes a multi-stage model of a student’s analysis of a photo by Gordon Parks.
- A new chapter on annotated bibliographies and literature reviews.
- A new discussion of the literacy narrative in Chapter 1.
19 new readings introduce fresh voices and compelling topics, including:
Saira Shah on finding her roots in Afghanistan;
Amy Goldwasser on what kids learn online; and
Jeffrey Hsu and
Sherman Alexie on the value of a good story.
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