College Composition and Reading : Information and Strategies Paperback / softback

This practically focused textbook cuts through the fluff to cover the core skills and knowledge needed for effective reading and writing.

With chapters on the writing process, paragraphs, evaluating and incorporating research results, the structure of arguments, and the rhetorical patterns of development, students have effective, scaffold instruction in all the basic elements of reading and composition at a college level.

College Composition and Reading: Information and Strategies is just what it sounds like: the information and strategies students need to succeed, deliver in accessible language, and focus on the rationale behind each concept and clear instructions in becoming skilled in its use.

The language is inviting, not intimidating, and focused on the practical skills and knowledge that students need and want.The tear-outs at the end of each chapter serve to highlight the most important concepts and processes, while serving as both a reference and a model of effective note taking.

The Looking Ahead questions at the end of each chapter serve to get the students thinking about the topic and wanting to learn more, while the Practical Review tasks at the end give the students a chance to practice and respond to what they have learned. The free YouTube videos that are available to accompany each chapter also summarize the most important aspects of the chapter while providing additional explanations and examples. College Composition and Reading: Information and Strategies is a practical guide for students to the most essential skills taught in any basic college composition course.