Critical Thinking and Basic Writing

A Developing Writer's Guide with Readings

The first text designed to help your basic writing students think critically and write effectively!

General Information

Author:	Kristan Cavina
ISBN:	1-889850-10-1

Features:

• Unique integration of critical thinking and writing
• Carefully sequenced concepts
• Emphasis on the concepts that are of the greatest value to developmental students
• Discovery exercises which enable students to gain on their own an understanding of concepts
• Concise but comprehensive explanations
• Numerous examples
• Abundant practice material
• Stress on multifaceted reality

Contains:

Sentences	Understanding sentence elements  Expanding on basic sentence patterns Sentence combining Punctuation and capitalization Correcting common errors
Paragraphs	Prewriting strategies Focus Logically convincing support Transitions Revision
College skills	Outlining Summarizing Paraphrasing Word skills, including spelling, usage, and college vocabulary Study skills Essay writing
Readings	Selections offering thought-provoking ideas on important issues

Also Available:

Instructor's Manual
ISBN: 1-889850-11-X

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