The Wiley Reader: Designs For Writing
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A masterclass in the art of written communication, The Wiley Reader: Designs for Writing is an authoritative anthology that presents a carefully curated collection of essays and prose models, guiding students and writers through the craft of effective composition. Compiled by Caroline D. Eckhardt, James F. Holahan, and David H. Stewart, the volume draws on a rich selection of readings that illustrate diverse rhetorical strategies, from argumentation and persuasion to narrative and description, making it an indispensable resource for college-level writing courses. Beyond its practical utility, the anthology argues for a sophisticated understanding of writing as a purposeful, design-driven discipline, treating each selected piece as both a model and an inspiration. The editors' approach is methodical yet engaging, encouraging readers to analyse and internalise the structural choices that distinguish powerful prose from the merely adequate. With assistance from Paul Sorrentino, this volume stands as a landmark academic writing guide — one that leaves the reader not just informed, but genuinely equipped to put pen to paper with renewed confidence and craft.
Author: Caroline D. Eckhardt, James F. Holahan, David H. Stewart
Format: Paperback
Genre: Education theory
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A masterclass in the art of written communication, The Wiley Reader: Designs for Writing is an authoritative anthology that presents a carefully curated collection of essays and prose models, guiding students and writers through the craft of effective composition. Compiled by Caroline D. Eckhardt, James F. Holahan, and David H. Stewart, the volume draws on a rich selection of readings that illustrate diverse rhetorical strategies, from argumentation and persuasion to narrative and description, making it an indispensable resource for college-level writing courses. Beyond its practical utility, the anthology argues for a sophisticated understanding of writing as a purposeful, design-driven discipline, treating each selected piece as both a model and an inspiration. The editors' approach is methodical yet engaging, encouraging readers to analyse and internalise the structural choices that distinguish powerful prose from the merely adequate. With assistance from Paul Sorrentino, this volume stands as a landmark academic writing guide — one that leaves the reader not just informed, but genuinely equipped to put pen to paper with renewed confidence and craft.