Closer to the Sun: Clarity and Strategy in First-Year Composition provides undergraduate students with a roadmap that builds from foundational writing principles to more complex analysis and writing techniques. Designed for effective communication in writing, the book emphasizes clarity as the primary goal, helping readers develop the ability to articulate sophisticated ideas confidently and coherently, even to an audience with different views. The book covers a variety of topics, including basic grammar, structure of essay paragraphs, personal and persuasive essays, handling sources and research, figurative language, and literary devices, culminating in drafting an analytical essay. Essential skills such as constructing a solid thesis, developing argumentative strategies, and refining expression through tone and style are addressed. Throughout each chapter, students are provided with clear learning outcomes and are encouraged to engage with the material at a critical level, preparing them for a variety of writing challenges across academic disciplines. Closer to the Sun is designed for use in first-year composition courses, serving as a resource to guide undergraduate students through their initial endeavors in academic writing. The practical exercises, assignments, and in-depth exploration of grammar and literary devices also make it valuable for graduate students seeking to reinforce their writing competence.
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Keri Stevenson is an associate professor in the Liberal Arts and Education Division of the University of New Mexico-Gallup, where she teaches courses in composition and college reading and writing. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Kentucky and a B.A. from Transylvania University.
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Closer to the Sun: Clarity and Strategy in First-Year Composition provides undergraduate students with a roadmap that builds from foundational writing principles to more complex analysis and writing techniques. Designed for effective communication in writing, the book emphasizes clarity as the primary goal, helping readers develop the ability to articulate sophisticated ideas confidently and coherently, even to an audience with different views.The book covers a variety of topics, including basic grammar, structure of essay paragraphs, personal and persuasive essays, handling sources and research, figurative language, and literary devices, culminating in drafting an analytical essay. Essential skills such as constructing a solid thesis, developing argumentative strategies, and refining expression through tone and style are addressed. Throughout each chapter, students are provided with clear learning outcomes and are encouraged to engage with the material at a critical level, preparing them for a variety of writing challenges across academic disciplines.Closer to the Sun is designed for use in first-year composition courses, serving as a resource to guide undergraduate students through their initial endeavors in academic writing. The practical exercises, assignments, and in-depth exploration of grammar and literary devices also make it valuable for graduate students seeking to reinforce their writing competence. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9798823348058
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