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Students today are writing more than ever. Everyone's an Author
bridges the gap between the writing students already do-online, at
home, in their communities-and the writing they'll do in college
and beyond. It builds student confidence by showing that they
already know how to think rhetorically and offers advice for
applying those skills as students, professionals, and citizens.
Because students are also reading more than ever, the third edition
includes new advice for reading critically, engaging respectfully
with others, and distinguishing facts from misinformation.
Everyone's an Author, MLA Update Edition features the latest
documentation guidelines from the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook
(2021). Also available in a version with readings.
John Arden was one of the major playwrights to have emerged during
the 1950s, yet his work has arguably been misunderstood. In this
book, first published in 1974, Albert Hunt's primary concern is to
relate the plays written by John Arden alone, as well as those
written in collaboration with Margaretta D'Arcy, both to Arden's
whole concept of theatre, and to his social and political
attitudes. The book begins with a biographical introduction,
followed by a play-by-play study of Arden's work and a survey of
the impact of his plays in performance, alongside fascinating
images. Celebrating the work and life of the playwright, this
timely reissue will be of particular value to students of theatre
studies as well as professional actors with an interest in John
Arden's plays and theatrical ideologies.
The School of Journalism at Columbia University has awarded the
Pulitzer Prize since 1917. Nowadays there are prizes in 21
categories from the fields of journalism, literature and music. The
Pulitzer Prize Archive presentsthe history of this award from its
beginnings to the present: In parts A toE the awarding oftheprize
in each category is documented, commented and arranged
chronologically. Part F covers the history of the prize
biographically and bibliographically. Part G provides the
background to thedecisions.
For introductory courses in Technical Communication. Technical
Communication Strategies for Today offers both and speaks to
today's students. Instructional narrative is "chunked," so that
portions of text are combined with graphics. The chunked
presentation also integrates an awareness of how documents are
read-often skimmed by readers seeking the information they need,
and it models the way today's technical documents should be
designed. The contemporary writing style is matched by an approach
that accurately reflects the modern day computer-centered technical
workplace: Technical Communication Strategies for Today presents
computers as thinking tools that powerfully influence how we
develop, produce, design, and deliver technical documents and
presentations.
A representative selection from the man with the acid pen and the
perfect pitch for hypocrisy, who was as much the voice of 1920s
Berlin as Georg Grosz was its face. Kurt Tucholsky was a brilliant
reporter, satirist, poet, lyricist, and storyteller of the Weimar
Republic, a pacifist and a democrat; a fighter, lady's man, theater
lover, political animal, and also an early warner against the
Nazis. They hated and loathed Tucholsky, and drove him out of his
country. The famed journalist became an outcast, an enemy of the
state. His books were burned and banned in 1933, he died alone in
Sweden. But he is not forgotten.With this extraordinary and also
funny book, Tucholsky's work about his hometown Berlin is published
for the first time in the United States.
A brief yet thorough guide to correct, clear writing for the media
This text stresses the importance of clear, concise, and accurate
writing in a media world that is increasingly web-based.
Illustrative and specific real life examples provide guidance for
students to improve their writing. By recognizing today's
ever-changing media environment, this text is grounded in the
basics of good writing, which is essential to communicators in
print, online, broadcast, and strategic communication. This text is
available in a variety of formats - print and digital. Check your
favorite digital provider for your etext, including Coursesmart,
Kindle, Nook, and more. To learn more about our programs, pricing
options and customization, click the Choices tab. Learning Goals
Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Understand the
basics of good writing Edit and evaluate their own writing Gather
information through research and interviewing Note: MySearchLab
does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase
MySearchLab, please visit: www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase
a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab (at no additional cost):
ValuePack ISBN-10: 0133829944 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780133829945
For courses in Technical Writing. This concise and cumulative guide
shows students the art of technical writing for a variety of
contexts and institutions. Using examples from the business and
non-corporate world, the book emphasizes transactional writing
through practical explanations, real-world examples, and a variety
of "role-playing" exercises. Each section builds on the next as
readers learn a variety of models of style and format. This edition
features a stronger emphasis on electronic communication,
integrated coverage of ethics, and more explanation of how to
create technical documents that produce concrete results.
This volume gets beyond simple descriptions of the values and
processes involved in community media and is deliberately seeking
argument and structured debate around the issues of this vibrant
sector of the media. The contributors examine the dilemmas that
have emerged within this sector and provide an incisive overview.
The chapters use case studies and data research to illustrate the
major debates facing community media, along with a sideways look at
the dilemmas that community media practitioners and their audiences
must engage with. This collection provides an international
perspective and covers the traditional formats as well as newer
media technologies. It also gives some intriguing examples of
community media, which get beyond simple good practices.
A fresh approach to the theatre text for the Twenty First Century,
including recent developments in the fields of technology,
publishing and theatre-making. Intended for scholars and
upper-level students of theatre studies and performance studies.
Gives a much fresher and more comprehensive perspective than
previous work in this area, particularly in regard to topics like
technology and digital performance.
With its unique focus on source-based writing and writing across
the curriculum, The Academic Writer's Handbook contains all the
features of a traditional handbook combined with the tools students
need in order to read, write, and conduct research in the
disciplines.
Teachers of technical writing are frequently handicapped by a lack
of material to back up discussions in the classroom and in
textbooks. This title helps to overcome this weakness.
This volume collects H.P. Lovecraft's three major works on fantasy
fiction: "Supernatural Horror in Literature" -- his survey of the
weird and supernatural in fiction; and "Notes on Writing Weird
Fiction" and "Notes on Writing Interplanetary Fiction" -- his
how-to essays on crafting solid, aesthetically pleasing works in
those genres. An essential volume for scholars, writers, and those
interesting in the history and craftsmanship of the fantasy genre.
This invaluable guide helps social workers develop the writing
skills necessary for a successful career. Actual examples drawn
from all arenas of social work demonstrate strong and problematic
writing. Organized around the core social work curriculum, the
book's examples are applicable to every foundation course. Each
example begins with field notes and proceeds through drafts to the
final version, with explanations about corrections. Readers learn
by doing through exercises interspersed throughout. Written by a
social work and an English professor, the book provides a fusion of
writing and practice, covering all the tools necessary for
developing professional social work writing skills. Key Features:
Provides chapters for each of the BSW/MSW foundational courses
(HBSE, Practice, Policy, Research, and Fieldwork) to exemplify
writing expectations in each area. Juxtaposes original drafts and
corrected final versions with explanations about corrections made
to highlight common mistakes. Includes writing samples used in
actual practice such as research reports, court documentation,
grant applications, intake forms, progress notes, press releases,
and case assessments that exemplify every day challenges. Provides
self-assessments and exercises to help readers identify their
strengths and challenges. Highlights typical writing challenges
including sentence structure, punctuation, use of voice and
excessive verbiage, and sample resumes and cover letters, providing
a valuable lifetime resource. Encourages practice in writing in
different contexts and with different audiences to prepare readers
for working in any social work venue. Covers legal and ethical
issues and writing to influence policy and transmit research
findings. New to this edition: Emphasizes writing fundamentals (new
Ch. 1) by breaking the process into steps from note taking, to
rough drafts, to editing the final version, to help students master
most writing tasks. Connects critical thinking (new Ch. 2) and
cultural competency skills (new Ch. 3) to writing and infuses this
information throughout the book. Addresses CSWE 2015 EPAS and
competencies to better prepare readers for writing professional
documentation. Discusses the use of the APA style used in social
work practice. Provides instructor's resources including Power
Points, a sample syllabus, and assignments, tips, and activities
for using the book in writing and foundational courses. Designed
for writing-specific social work courses such as interviewing and
documentation, professional seminars, as well as writing modules in
all BSW and MSW foundation courses, this book is ideal for anyone
interested in strengthening their social work writing skills.
This volume explores the relationship between the emphasis on
performance in Elizabethan humanist education and the flourishing
of literary brilliance around the turn of the sixteenth century.
This study asks us what lessons we can learn today from
Shakespeare's Latin grammar school. What were the cognitive
benefits of an education so deeply rooted in what Demosthenes and
Quintilian called "actio"-acting? Because of the vast difference
between educational practice then and now, we have not often
followed one essential thread: the focus on performance. This study
examines the connections relevant to the education offered in
schools today. This book will be of great interest to teachers,
scholars, and administrators in performing arts and education.
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