ISBN: 9780205798391 / 020579839X The Longman Writer: Rhetoric, Reader, Research Guide, and Handbook (8th Edition) by: Judith Nadell, John A. Langan, Eliza A. Comodromos

The Longman Writer: Rhetoric, Reader, Research Guide, and Handbook (8th Edition) - ISBN 9780205798391 by Judith Nadell, John A Langan, and Eliza A. Comodromos is a good reference for composition courses, suitable for even for non-English majors who want to develop their academic writing abilities. It strikes the right balance of writing instruction and... Show More

The Longman Writer: Rhetoric, Reader, Research Guide, and Handbook (8th Edition) - ISBN 9780205798391 by Judith Nadell, John A Langan, and Eliza A. Comodromos is a good reference for composition courses, suitable for even for non-English majors who want to develop their academic writing abilities. It strikes the right balance of writing instruction and examples (some of which were made by students) and practicing writing exercises. This textbook can teach students to appreciate what they read and learn how to write along the way. The Longman Writer: Rhetoric, Reader, Research Guide, and Handbook (8th Edition) discusses the reading process, the writing process, the patterns of development, the research paper, the literary paper, and the exam essay. It also integrates a concise writing handbook, making it a useful reference for students who are about to write their theses. Authors Judith Nadell, John A Langan, and Eliza A. Comodromos also provided plenty of tips and guidelines on the important processes involved in prewriting, from keeping a journal to organizing raw materials and outlining. Thesis, evidence, drafts, structures, descriptions, narrations, and illustrations are also discussed. Some of the selections in the book include Shooting an Elephant by George Orwell and Someone's Mother by Joan Murray. The most useful chapters teach learners how to make a research paper and write exam essays, and the handbook. The exercises help students sharpen their writing skills. The lead author is well known for her other textbooks, including The Longman Reader, Brief Edition (9th Edition), The Longman Writer, MLA Update Edition: Rhetoric, Reader, Research Guide, Handbook (7th Edition), and The MacMillan Reader. Show Less