Joining the Conversation: A Guide and Handbook for Writers

Part One    Joining the Conversation
    Chapter 1, Understanding Yourself as a Writer
    Chapter 2, Finding and Listening in on Conversations
    Chapter 3, Reading to Write
    Chapter 4, Assessing and Evaluating Sources
    Chapter 5, Working Together

Part Two    Contributing to a Conversation
    Chapter 6, Choosing Your Writing Role
    Chapter 7, Writing to Reflect
    Chapter 8, Writing to Inform
    Chapter 9, Writing to Analyze
    Chapter 10, Writing to Evaluate
    Chapter 11, Writing to Solve Problems
    Chapter 12, Writing to Convince or Persuade

Part Three    Conducting Research
    Chapter 13, Focusing Your Search
    Chapter 14, Locating Sources
    Chapter 15, Conducting Field Research
    Chapter 16, Managing Your Sources
    Chapter 17, Avoiding Plagiarism

Part Four    Crafting and Polishing Your Contribution
    Chapter 18, Developing Your Thesis Statement
    Chapter 19, Organizing Your Ideas
    Chapter 20, Drafting Your Document
    Chapter 21, Using Sources Effectively
    Chapter 22, Designing Your Document
    Chapter 23, Working with Genres
    Chapter 24, Revising and Editing

Part Five    Documenting Sources
    Chapter 25, Using MLA Style
    Chapter 26, Using APA Style

Part Six    Handbook
    Chapter 27, Style: Writing Confidently
    Chapter 28, Grammar: Writing Skillfully
    Chapter 29, Punctuation and Mechanics: Giving Your Readers Direction

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