Name: Office of Assertion
ISBN: 9781932236453

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Writing, With Purpose

Practical essay guidance meets a thoughtful case for why academic writing matters.

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Improve academic essays without reducing writing to a set of tricks
Explore rhetoric through both ancient tradition and recent writing-process discoveries

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Practical advice alongside educational, political, and philosophical reflection
A serious approach with respect for the student—and room for humor

Book Details

Authors: Scott F. Crider
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Published: May 1, 2005
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Academic Writing · LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Writing / Composition
Reading lane: Academic Writing

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Academic Writing
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Writing / Composition
Rhetoric

About This Book

Scott F. Crider addresses the intelligent university student with respect and humor. A short but serious book of rhetoric, it is informed by both the ancient rhetorical tradition and recent discoveries concerning the writing process. Though practical, it is not simply a how-to manual; though philosophical, it never loses sight of writing itself. Crider combines practical guidance about how to improve an academic essay with reflection on the purpose - educational, political,...

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Scott F. Crider addresses the intelligent university student with respect and humor. A short but serious book of rhetoric, it is informed by both the ancient rhetorical tradition and recent discoveries concerning the writing process. Though practical, it is not simply a how-to manual; though philosophical, it never loses sight of writing itself. Crider combines practical guidance about how to improve an academic essay with reflection on the purpose - educational, political, and philosophical - of such improvement.