Critical Thinking and Writing

A Writer's Guide with Readings

Second Edition

The one text for pre-freshman comp that systematically integrated critical thinking and writing!

General Information

Author:	Kristan Cavina
ISBN:	1-889850-20-9

Features:

A unique, practical integration of critical thinking and writing
Comprehensive coverage of academic writing
Carefully sequenced concepts
Discovery exercises which enable students to gain on their own an understanding of important concepts
Concise but comprehensive explanations
Numerous examples
Abundant practice material
Stress on multifaceted reality

Features:

Paragraphs and essays	An overview of academic writing Prewriting strategies Focus and development Support Outlining Summarizing Transitions and other logical connectors Sentence combining Introductions and conclusions Revising
Sentence skills	Understanding sentence elements Punctuation and capitalization Understanding and correcting errors
Word skills	Spelling Usage College vocabulary Paraphrasing and writing from sources
Readings	Selections offering thought-provoking ideas on important issues
Appendices	Reference materials and special help for nonnative speakers

Instructor's Manual Available January 2005:

Instructor's Manual
ISBN: 1-889850-21-7

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