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Detailed Contents Part 1. Writing in the Media Age Chapter 1. Understanding Rhetorical Situations, Genres, and Mediums Understanding rhetorical situations READING: “Don’t Believe the Hypermarket,” Sarah Irving Understanding rhetorical purposes and strategies Understanding genres READING: “Genre Jumping Pays Off,” Jon Weisman Understanding mediums READING: “The Whole Damn Bus is Cheering,” Michael Bierut Learning from other mediums: Composing with words and images READING: “Writing with Pictures,” Scott McCloud Chapter 2. Understanding Composing Processes Identifiying composing processes STUDENT SAMPLE: “Where Are My Beats,” Marcus Bynum Learning from other mediums: Composing visually READING: from “Pollock Paints a Picture,” Robert Goodnough Chapter 3. Understanding Critical Reading and Thinking Exploring sources and focusing ideas READING: “What Boy Crisis?” Judith Warner Connecting and composing READING: “Re-examining the ‘Boy Crisis,’” Kathleen Parker STUDENT SAMPLE: Summary of “Re-Examining the ‘Boy Crisis,’” Tara Joss Exploring multiple sources and ideas READING: “Students Set the Rules at New York City School,” Nahal Toosi READING: Closing the Achievement Gap by the US Department of Education Incorporating scholarly sources READING: “Closing the Achievement Gap,” US Dept of Education Learning from other mediums: Thinking critically about music videos READING: “Take the Debate over Degrading Rap Videos Off Mute,” Michele Goodwin Chapter 4. Reading and Understanding Arguments Finding complexity in arguments READING: “Meltdown: Running Out of Time on Global Warming,” Bill McKibben Responding to alternative points of view READING: “Yes, People Still Read, but Now It's Social," Steve Johnson Understanding key components and assumptions in arguments Understanding appeals, evidence, and fallacies Learning from other mediums: Video persuasion READING: “Where Did That Video Spoofing Gore’s Film Come From?” Antonio Regalado and Dionne Searcey Part 2. Composing Projects Chapter 5. Memoirs Understanding memoirs READING: An excerpt from “Terwilliger Bunts One,” Annie Dillard Readings and resources for exploring memoirs READING: The Veil, Marjane Satrapi READING: “Coming Into Language,” Jimmy Santiago Baca Writing assignment: A memoir STUDENT ESSAY: “The Laughter of Our Children,” Ann Gillingham Chapter 6. Profiles Understanding profiles READING: “A Hero’s Journey,” Neil Broverman Readings and resources for exploring profiles READING: “Raw Nerve: The Political Art of Steve Brodner,” USA Today READING: “Soulful Survivor Sewing,” Tara Cady Sartorius Writing assignment: A profile Focus on student writing STUDENT ESSAY: “The Challenge Question,” Susan Ramos Chapter 7. Rhetorical Analyses Understanding rhetorical analyses READING: “Reading the Speeches of McCain and Obama Has Made Me Ashamed of Our Political Class,” Matthew Paris Readings and resources for exploring rhetorical analyses READING: “A Word from Our Sponsor,” Jennie Yabroff (with Susan Elgin) READING: Auto Erotic: Jacqueline Hassink’s Car Girls,” Francine Prose Writing assignment: A rhetorical analysis STUDENT ESSAY: “Organic Labeling and Rhetorical Situations,” Kristen Williams Chapter 8. Position Arguments Understanding position arguments READING: “Let’s Talk about Sex,” Anna Quindlen Readings and resources for exploring position arguments READING: “Seeking a Drinking Age Debate: Perspectives from an Amethyst Initiative Signatory About Moving the Dialog Forward,” Elisabeth Muhlenfeld READOMG: "Images Arguing Positions" Writing assignment: A position argument STUDENT ESSAY: “Interest Only: The Problem with Student Loans,” Tara Joss Chapter 9. Proposals Understanding proposals READING: “Taxing Sugared Beverages Would Help Trim State Budgets, Consumers’ Bulging Waistlines, and Health Care Costs,” The Center for Science in the Public Interest Readings and resources for exploring proposals READING: “Drinking Age Paradox,” George Will READING: “Adult Accountability for Underage Drinking: The Case for Social Host Laws,” Institute for Public Strategies Writing assignment: A proposal STUDENT ESSAY: “Burying the Problem,” Laura Davis Chapter 10. Explanatory Research Essays Understanding explanatory essays READING: “Terror on YouTube: The Internet’s Most Popular Sites Are Becoming Tools for Terrorist Recruitment,” Ingrid Caldwell Readings and resources for exploring explanatory research essays READING: “Join the Flock!," Hadley Ferguson Writing assignment: An explanatory research essay STUDENT ESSAY: “Self-Esteem and Body Image,” Carla Farmar Chapter 11. Book, Music, and Film Reviews Understanding reviews READING: “Too Many Rules [review of The Dark Knight],” Ross Douthat Readings and resources for exploring reviews READING: “A Boy’s Epic Quest, Borough by Borough,” Michiko Kakutani Writing assignment: A book, music, or film review STUDENT ESSAY: “Reading Spots of Ink,” Marcus Bynum Chapter 12. Literary Analyses Understanding literary analyses READING: “The Writer,” Richard Wilbur READING: “Richard Wilbur’s ‘The Writer,’” Isabella Wai Readings and resources for exploring literary analyses READING: “Symbolic Representation of Identity in Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God,” Keiko Dilbeck Writing assignment: A literary analysis STUDENT ESSAY: “The Love Factory: ‘Womanhood,’ Sex, and Marriage,” Tara Joss "Womanhood," Catherine Anderson Chapter 13. Photo Essays Understanding photo essays READING: “Gay Rights, From Stonewall to Prop 8,” Fred W. McDarrah, Terry Schmitt, John Storey, and Sara Krulwich Readings and resources for exploring photo essays READING: “Country Doctor,” Eugene Smith Writing assignment: A photo essay STUDENT ESSAY: “Nationalism and Persuasion: Group Identity, Motivation, and Images,” Trevor Jackson Note: Chapters E1 through E9 are additional chapters included in the Pearson eText. Log in to MyWritingLab and click on "View eText" on your course home page to access these chapters and accompanying media resources. Chapter E1: Presentations Understanding presentations READING: “The World Will Always Remember September 11th,” George W. Bush READING: “Why Squatter Cities Are a Good Thing,” Stuart Brand Readings and resources for exploring presentations READING: “In Defense of PowerPoint,” Don Norman Writing assignment: Deliver a presentation STUDENT ESSAY: “Weight and Wealth in America,” Bradley Bowen Chapter E2: Portfolios Understanding portfolios READING: “Digital Portfolios: An Alternative Approach to Assessing Progress,” Jeff Archer Readings and resources for exploring portfolios READING: “Showing What They Know,” Scott Cech Writing assignment: A portfolio STUDENT ESSAY: “The More I Learn, the Less I Know,” Kristen Williams Chapter E3: Audio Essays Understanding audio essays READING: “Students and Teachers from K-12 Hit the Podcasts,” Jeffrey Selingo Readings and resources for exploring audio essays READING: “Podcasting in the Classroom,” Johanna Riddle Writing assignment: An audio essay STUDENT ESSAY: “Humor verses Humanity,” Brigette Donovan Chapter E4: Annotated Bibliographies Understanding annotated bibliographies READING: “At Issue: Academic Integrity, an Annotated Bibliography,” Wayne F. Pricer Readings and resources for exploring annotated bibliographies READING: “RadioHeads Take Readers Behind the Microphone,” Keddy Ann Outlaw Writing assignment: An annotated bibliography STUDENT ESSAY: “Googling China, an Annotated Bibliography," Kevin O'Brien Chapter E5: Annotated Playlists Understanding playlists READING: “Jane Eyre,” Caitlin Covington Readings and resources for exploring playlists READING: “Living with Music: A Playlist,” Blake Wilson Writing assignment: An annotated playlist STUDENT PROJECT: “Neil Armstrong — One Giant Leap for Mankind Playlist,” Anthony Abraham Chapter E6: Business Letters and Resumes Understanding business letters and resumes READING: "Resume and Cover LEtter," Wynn FUller Electronic business correspondence Readings and resources for exploring business letters and resumes READING: “Keep Your Resume Honest," Deborah Ben-Canaan and Martha Fay Africa Writing assignment: A cover letter and resume STUDENT PROJECT: Cover letter and resume, Abrahim Sandern Chapter E7: Brochures and Flyers Understanding brochures READING: "The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt,' The Boston Museuum of Silence Readings and resources for brochures and flyers READING: “Think You're Too Young to Get Breast Cancer?" READING: “The Art of Paul McCartney,” The Walker Gallery Writing assignment: A brochure or flyer STUDENT ESSAY: “Snow Camp Animal Sanctuary,” Kristen Williams Chapter E8: Digital Videos Understanding digital videos READING: "Edward Sheriff Curtis: Chronicler of the Native American Peoples," Bridgette Donovan Readings and resources for exploring digital videos READING: “Rights Clash on Youtube and Videos Disappear,” Tim Arango Writing assignment: A digital video STUDENT ESSAY: “A Glimpse of Freedom: Belfast’s Murals,” Ann Gillingham Chapter E9: Essay Exams Understanding exam questions and answers Writing strategies for essay exams Part 3. Research Strategies Chapter 14. Understanding Research Asking questions Joining conversations Zooming in and out on a topic Using Information Ethically Chapter 15. Conducting Research Subject headings Keyword searches Libraries and databases Internet sources Field research Observations Interviews Surveys Chapter 16. Evaluating and Composing with Sources Evaluating sources Annotating, note taking, and creating bibliographies Writing summaries and paraphrases Using quotations Chapter 17. Documenting Sources in MLA and APA Style MLA Style Sample paper in MLA format STUDENT SAMPLE: “Both/And: Contemporary Alternative Medicine,” Allison Johns APA Style Sample paper in APA format STUDENT SAMPLE: “Wine Consumption and Health,” Francis Rothemel Part 4. Composing Strategies Chapter 18. Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences Developing a thesis statement Topic sentences Thesis statements and topic sentences in multiple mediums Chapter 19. Organization Sequence and flow Transitions Introductions and conclusions Organizing structures in multiple media Chapter 20. Narration Sequencing Showing through details Dialog and the words of others Narration in multiple media Chapter 21. Description Describing details that appeal to the senses Establishing a dominant impression Describing a process Description in Multiple Mediums Chapter 22. Defining Defining words and sentences Definitions at the paragraph level Definitions at the project level Definitions in multiple mediums Chapter 23. Comparisons and Contrasts Point-by-point comparisons and contrasts Chunked comparisons and contrasts Transitions and tags for comparisons and contrasts Comparisons and contrasts in multiple mediums Chapter 24. Exploring Causes and Effects Analyzing causes and effects Arguing about causes and effects Causes and effects in multiple mediums Part 5. Visual and Design Strategies Chapter 25. Visual Rhetoric Strategies Thinking conceptually about visual communication Visual strategies Using visuals to provide information Connecting visuals to other writing strategies Visual rhetoric strategies in multiple mediums Chapter 26. Document Design Flow and space Fonts, Headings, and Lists Essay design Design in multiple mediums Part 6. Handbook 1. Editing and Proofreading 2. Sentences 3. Verbs 4. Pronouns 5. Style 6. Punctuation Credits Index Table of Contents
Get Write Now by Daniel Anderson, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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