Book Description
Quick, comprehensive writing guidance at a low cost—the At a Glance series can be paired with any developmental title or used independently. This flexible series includes a separate handbook for sentences, paragraphs, essays, and paired sources. Each book features clear, concise instruction reinforced by extensive practice exercises and examples.
At a Glance: Paired Sources contains 12 sets of reading selections that include essays, a short story, and a poem. Paired readings, a familiar feature in many developmental and composition courses, provide an effective means of covering different patterns of writing, such as definition, compare and contrast, cause and effect, and argumentation.
- Each set of readings begins with an introduction and a brief commentary on the shared theme, plus writing suggestions that incorporate research tips—including how to cite electronic sources.
- Guided questions appear after each set of sources, covering purpose, support, organization, special techniques, and personal reactions.
- An alternate thematic table of contents provides instructors with increased flexibility.
