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English Composition, 2nd Edition
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Chapter 1 - Why We Write
- 1.1 Writing Situations and Purposes
- 1.2 Writing to Respond
- 1.3 Writing to Summarize
- 1.4 Writing to Propose
- 1.5 Writing to Discuss
- 1.6 Writing to Describe
- 1.7 Writing to Argue
- 1.8 Writing to Analyze
- 1.9 Writing to Evaluate
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Chapter 2 - Modes of Writing
- 2.1 Descriptive Writing
- 2.2 Narrative Writing
- 2.3 Expository Writing
- 2.4 Persuasive Writing
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Chapter 3 - The Writing Process
- 3.1 Pre-writing
- 3.2 Drafting
- 3.3 Revision
- 3.4 Peer Review
- 3.5 Editing
- 3.6 The Final Draft
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Chapter 4 - Parts of the Essay
- 4.1 Rhetorical Essay Structures
- 4.2 The Introduction
- 4.3 Thesis and Purpose Statements
- 4.4 Body Paragraphs
- 4.5 Transitions
- 4.6 The Conclusion
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Chapter 5 - Reading and Rhetoric
- 5.1 Taking Notes and Annotating Texts
- 5.2 Identifying the Main Idea and Supporting Details
- 5.3 Identifying Organizational Patterns
- 5.4 Understanding Purpose, Audience, and Tone
- 5.5 Recognizing Rhetorical Appeals
- 5.6 Analyzing Rhetoric through Word Choice
- 5.7 Understanding the Basics of Logic
- 5.8 Recognizing Logical Fallacies
- 5.9 Evaluating Evidence
- 5.10 Analyzing Rhetoric through Visuals
- 5.11 Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
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Chapter 6 - Writing and Rhetoric
- 6.1 Understanding an Argument
- 6.2 Considering Purpose and Audience
- 6.3 Recognizing Constraints
- 6.4 Employing Rhetorical Appeals
- 6.5 Using Consistent Tone
- 6.6 Choosing the Right Words
- 6.7 Using Word and Sentence Variety
- 6.8 Polishing an Argument
- 6.9 Responding Critically to Literature
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Chapter 7 - Research
- 7.1 Basics of Information Literacy
- 7.2 Understanding the Research Paper
- 7.3 Identifying Different Types of Sources
- 7.4 Identifying Types of Sources
- 7.5 Evaluating the Credibility of Sources
- 7.6 Understanding and Avoiding Plagiarism
- 7.7 Integrating Sources into Your Writing
- 7.8 The Annotated Bibliography
- 7.9 Basics of MLA Style
- 7.10 Basics of APA Style
- 7.11 Basics of CMS
- 7.12 Basics of CSE Style
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Chapter 8 - Writing beyond the English Classroom
- 8.1 Writing Across the Disciplines
- 8.2 Visual & Digital Arguments
- 8.3 Oral Presentations
- 8.4 Etiquette in Social Media
- 8.5 Technical Writing
- 8.6 Professional Writing
- 8.7 Multimedia Projects
- 8.8 Thinking Critically about Pop Culture
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Chapter 9 - Basics of Grammer and Mechanics
- 9.1 Parts of Speech
- 9.2 The Characteristics of a Sentence
- 9.3 Using Commas
- 9.4 Using Semicolons and Colons
- 9.5 Using Quotation Marks, Parentheses, and Brackets
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Chapter 10 - Grammatical Sentences
- 10.1 Common Sentence Errors
- 10.2 Using Consistent Subjects and Antecedents
- 10.3 Using Consistent Pronouns and Antecedents
- 10.4 Using Correct Pronoun Reference and Case
- 10.5 Correcting Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
- 10.6 Using Active and Passive Voice
- 10.7 Maintaining Consistency in Tense and Person
- 10.8 Using Parallelism, Coordination, and Subordination
- 10.9 Proofreading Sentences for Grammar
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Chapter Exercises
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Chapter Projects - Student
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- Chapter 1. Why We Write PDF | HTML
- Chapter 2. Modes of Writing PDF | HTML
- Chapter 3. The Writing Process PDF | HTML
- Chapter 4. Parts of the Essay PDF | HTML
- Chapter 5. Reading and Rhetoric PDF | HTML
- Chapter 6. Writing and Rhetoric PDF | HTML
- Chapter 7. Research PDF | HTML
- Chapter 8. Writing beyond the English Classroom PDF | HTML
- Chapter 9. Basics of Grammar and Mechanics PDF | HTML
- Chapter 10. Grammatical Sentences PDF | HTML
- Chapters 1-10. All Chapter Projects PDF | HTML
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Sample Course Documents
English Composition, 2nd Edition & Navigating Narratives (reader) Mapping Word Doc | PDF
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