Integrations: Reading, Thinking, and Writing for College Success

Robinson, William S.; Altman, Pam

ISBN 10: 0155059955 / ISBN 13: 9780155059955

Published by Cengage Learning, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Integrations: Reading, Thinking, and Writing for College Success
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0155059955
• ISBN 13: 9780155059955
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: As New
• Weight: 18 ounces
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Synopsis

Using a unique case study approach and emphasizing collaborative learning, INTEGRATIONS helps students write well-crafted academic essays.

Review

1. CHOOSING OPTIONS. In This Course You Will Write Essays. How Do You Write an Essay? Proofreading. Case Study One: Martha Johnson's Inheritance. Getting Your Writing Right. Summary and Review. 2. EVALUATING INFORMATION. Case Study One: George Maxwell's Decision. Case Study Two: Should Denise Liu Be Working? Case Study Three: Choosing a Treasurer. Getting Your Writing Right. Summary and Review. 3. MAKING COMPARISONS. Case Study One: Luis Cardenas's Career Possibilities. Case Study Two: Lavonne Williams's Working Future. Case Study Three: Choosing an Administrative Assistant. Getting Your Writing Right. Summary and Review. 4. ARGUING A POSITION. Case Study One: Jonetta Grissom's Future. Case Study Two: The Athletes Club. Case Study Three: General Education at Addams State. Getting Your Writing Right. Summary and Review. 5. RESPONDING TO ARGUMENTS. Case Study One: Censorship of a High School Newspaper. Case Study Two: Curfews for Teens. Case Study Three: Santa Fe Independent School District v. Doe. Getting Your Writing Right. Summary and Review. 6. ANALYZING PRIMARY SOURCES. Case Study One: The Abraham Lincoln Controversy. Case Study Two: What Does the Second Amendment Mean? Case Study Three: The Other Battle of Little Big Horn. Getting Your Writing Right. Summary and Review. 7. DEBATING ISSUES. Case Study One: Media Violence and Children. Case Study Two: Does Abuse Ever Justify Murder? Case Study Three: The "Zero- Tolerance" Issue in Public Schools. Getting Your Writing Right. Summary and Review. 8. DESIGNING A RESEARCH PROJECT. Case Study: The Beauty Mystique Workbook.