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Patterns for A Purpose: A Rhetorical Reader

ISBN: 9780073383958 | 0073383953
Edition: 6th
Format: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Pub. Date: 12/20/2010

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SummaryTable of Contents
With a diverse selection of readings chosen to serve as both models for and springboards into student discussion and writing, Patterns for a Purposeis a rhetorically-arranged reader that encourages thoughtful use of the rhetorical patternseither alone or in combinationto achieve various writing purposes. The detailed coverage of the writing process emphasizes the importance of critical reading and thinking, offers a rich variety of writing opportunities - including specific material on argument and persuasion.

* New to this edition

1. Reading Critically

Critical Reading

Distinguishing Facts from Opinions

Making Inferences

Synthesizing Information

Evaluating Quality

Detecting Errors in Logic

Strategies for Critical Reading

Approach Your Reading with a Reflective and Questioning Attitude

Preview the Material

Do a First Reading

Reread and Study

A Sample Marked Essay

Keeping a Reading Journal

Strategies for Reading Visual Material Critically

Reading All Images

Reading Charts and Graphs

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