Book Description
From Self to Sources focuses on helping students progress from writing essays to research papers—a critical step in both higher-level developmental and freshman composition courses. Brandon's concise, systematic approach to writing hinges on integrating clear explanations, examples, and exercises so students can learn and then practice applying key skills and strategies.
Student and professional examples model every stage of the writing process, increasing the text's accessibility and relevance. These comprehensive examples appear throughout each chapter and cover reading-related, professional, and general topics.
- The text features 43 professional examples and 23 student examples illustrating how to conceive, develop, and write essays and research papers.
- An alternative thematic table of contents gives instructors the flexibility to emphasize either essays or research papers.
- A self-evaluation chart helps students to identify and remedy trouble spots.
