Critical
Reading. This new chapter
presents reading as a process that involves multiple readings, note
taking, critical thinking, and summary. Included are two professional
essays as well as student summaries and evaluations.
Using
Computers in College. A new
chapter discusses writing and revising with word processors; presenting
data in charts and other visuals; using email; and more. Sample
screenshots of college Internet homepages are included, as are several
Web links for further study.
Online
Writing. This new chapter
covers the rules of "netiquette" as well as a full discussion
of how to post messages on Internet forums, newsgroups, listservs, and
chat rooms.
Designing
with Computers. This chapter
now discusses document design for essays, reports, lists, charts,
tables, and graphs, and offers an expanded discussion of designing a
student website.
Researching
and Avoiding Plagiarism.
Chapters 12 through 16 feature new material on planning and executing a
research project, from "Creating a Research Strategy" to
"Writing Research Papers," with chapters on MLA and APA style
as well as coverage of Chicago
Manual of Style documentation.
This section also provides a step-by-step guide to the research process,
including information on database searches and online journals and
material that emphasizes evaluating and documenting Internet sources. A
new chapter--"Taking Notes and Avoiding
Plagiarism"--highlights the pitfalls of electronic research and the
potential for unintended plagiarism.
Writing about
Literature. Chapter 18 offers
expanded coverage, including a new student essay annotated to illustrate
techniques used in a literary critique.
Communicating
in Class. A new chapter helps
students prepare for essay examinations and oral presentations.
Business
Writing. This coverage now
includes special-purpose letters, a section on posting resumés on the
Web via online employment services such as "Monster.com" and
"Hotjobs.com," and more.
Basics of
Technology. "Basics of
Technology" boxes integrated throughout the text provide help to
students who have little experience working with computers and
word-processing software.
BasicLinks
URLs throughout the text point students to Internet sites that provide
additional reading or help on particular topics.
Enhanced
Online Learning Center at www.mhhe.com/basics. The
text's companion website continues to offer thousands of grammar and
usage exercises, but now includes all the resources of Catalyst plus more on writing in the sciences and civic
writing.
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