Patterns for College Writing: A Rhetorical Reader and Guide, 10th Edition - Hardcover

Laurie G. Kirszner & Stephen R. Mandell

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Synopsis

Patterns for College Writing continues to be among the bestselling high school writing texts in the country.  With engaging, accessible readings and thorough rhetorical instructions, Patterns’ approach to writing works by focusing students  on the kinds of reading and writing they will need to do in order to succeed on their state and national examinations and in college and beyond.  Teachers will love the Grammar in Context boxes that offer specific advice on how to identify and correct the grammar, mechanics, or punctuation problems that students find most challenging. 

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About the Author

During their 25-year collaboration, LAURIE KIRSZNER and STEPHEN MANDELL have produced a number of best-selling college texts, including Foundations First: Sentences and Paragraphs, Second Edition (Bedford St. Martin's, 2005) and Writing First: Practice in Context, Third Edition (Bedford/St. Martin's, 2006).

Laurie Kirszner teaches composition, literature, and creative writing at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Stephen Mandell is the founder and former director of the basic writing program at Drexel University, where he teaches composition, literature, and technical and business writing.

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