Writing with a Thesis - Softcover

Skwire, David; Skwire, Sarah E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0155037404 ISBN 13: 9780155037403

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 1997

Synopsis

Now an established classic in its field, the Seventh Edition of Writing with a Thesis is distinguished by its treatment of the importance of a thesis in creating a quality piece of writing. Ideal for departments in search of a rhetorically-organized reader, Writing with a Thesis provides short, lively and accessible essays and a direct approach to concepts and ideas that is both extensive and understandable to students. This rhetoric/reader is unique in its emphasis on the 'persuasive principles.'

About this title

About the Author:

David Skwire taught for 25 years at Cuyahoga Community College and has degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Cornell University. In addition to being the author or coauthor of all editions of WRITING WITH A THESIS, he also has coauthored STUDENTS BOOK OF COLLEGE ENGLISH (Longman), now in its tenth edition.

Review:

"This is an excellent first-year composition text that is organized clearly and solidly introduces students to the process of writing, establishing a firm foundation from which to proceed as student writers."

"It is a concise, entertaining, well focused text for freshman composition, with readings that are appropriate in length for beginning writers."

"I would say that it is beautifully clear, and simple enough to use in a developmental writing course. I like the book for developmental classes because, unlike many other developmental texts, it looks like a college-level textbook, rather than like an elementary-school level workbook."

About this edition

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0155037404
• ISBN 13: 9780155037403
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 315