Unique in approach, this book explores the similarities and differences in various discipline-specific epistemologic and rhetorical conventions--and how the two are related. Each chapter is organized around a shared content topic, then divided into Science, Social Science and Humanities sections, and then two specific disciplinary units--each of which addresses the chapter's topic from the discipline's perspective. Features essays that span a range of genres, audiences, and levels of difficulty, and that explore timely and engaging topics--within such broad areas as identity and consciousness, gender and sexuality, capital economics, and the environment--from the perspectives of the more traditional fields, such as sociology, literary studies, biochemistry, and others, as well as relatively new and exciting fields, such as evolutionary psychology, computer science, genetics, ethnic studies, lesbian and gay studies, social ecology, and cultural studies. Articles range from those written in a "popular" and reader-friendly journalistic tone, to more difficult, scholarly pieces. Includes the scientific report format as well as the academic essay typically produced by humanists. Rhetorical modes and skills are discussed as they arise within writing assignments so that their specificity in different contexts is clear. For anyone interested in the similarities and differences of the techniques and conventions of academic writing in the different disciplines.

Academic Communities/Disciplinary Conventions

Reference

Petracca, Michael F.

Beedles, Bonnie

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Pearson

Based on the best-selling Writing and Reading Across the Curriculum, this primer for academic writing focuses on broad rhetorical strategies - summary, critique, synthesis, and analysis - that will aid in academic success whatever the discipline. The authors' focus on and coverage of the four academic writing strategies has garnished outstanding praise from reviewers. Their thorough coverage of the writing process and critical reading is found throughout the book. This coverage includes sample academic documents and essays, annotated "drafts" used to model the development of these key writing strategies, and coverage of research and documentation that includes discussion of research strategies, writing up research, and documentation styles. Finally, the authors have combined timely, compelling, and challenging readings with writing exercises and chapter summaries to make this book both engaging and easy to learn from. For those interested in becoming proficient in academic writing.

A Sequence for Academic Writing

Behrens, Laurence

ROSEN, Leonard J.

Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

Longman

This brief rhetoric focuses on the key academic writing strategies of summary, synthesis, analysis, and critique. Responding to the growing interest in academic writing, this popular guide focuses on the critical reading and writing strategies necessary to help students interpret and incorporate source material into their own papers. The text employs high-interest readings from a range of disciplines to allow students to practice their summary and synthesis skills, while numerous student papers model the kinds of academic texts students are expected to produce, no matter what their area of study. Individuals who want help with writing up researched or documented papers.

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