a guide and handbook for writers Palmquist, Mike creator author. Wallraff, Barbara author. text mau 2017 2014 Second edition monographic eng

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xlviii, 797 pages illustrations ; 24 cm Part 1: Joining a conversation. Making connections -- Finding and listening in on conversations -- Reading to write -- Working together -- Part 2: Contributing to a conversation. Writing to reflect -- Writing to inform -- Writing to analyze -- Writing to evaluate -- Writing to solve problems -- Writing to convince or persuade -- Part 3: Working with sources. beginning your search -- Locating sources -- Avoiding plagiarism -- Part 4: Crafting and polishing your contribution. Developing a thesis statement -- Organizing -- Drafting and designing -- Working with genres -- Presenting your work -- Using sources effectively -- Revising and editing -- Part 5: Documenting sources. Using MLA style -- Using APA style -- Part 6: Handbook. Style: Writing confidently -- Grammar: Writing skillfully -- Punctuation and mechanics: Giving your readers direction. Mike Palmquist, Colorado State University, Barbara Wallraff. Includes index. English language Rhetoric Problems, exercises, etc Report writing Problems, exercises, etc College readers PE1408 .P2466 2014 9781457653162 2018295627 IC9 180514 20220127173226.0 20495981 eng