Writing analytically

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Rosenwasser, David (Author), Stephen, Jill (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA : Thomson/Wadsworth , c2009
Edition:5th ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Analysis: what it is and what it does
  • 2. Counterproductive habits of mind
  • 3. A toolkit of analytical methods
  • 4. Interpretation: what it is, what it isn't, and how to do it
  • 5. Analyzing arguments
  • 6. Topics and modes of analysis
  • 7. What evidence is and how it works
  • 8. Using evidence to build a paper: 10 on 1 versus 1 on 10
  • 9. Making a thesis evolve
  • 10. Structuring the paper: forms and formats
  • 11. Introductions and conclusions
  • 12. Recognizing and fixing weak thesis statements
  • 13. Reading analytically
  • 14. Using sources analytically: the conservation model
  • 15. Organizing and revising the research paper: two sample essays
  • 16. Finding, citing, and integrating sources
  • 17. Style: choosing words for precision, accuracy, and tone
  • 18. Style: shaping sentences for precision and emphasis
  • 19. Common grammatical errors and how to fix them