Reading Critically, Writing Well A Reader and Guide
Reading Critically, Writing Well: A Reader and Guide by Rise B. Axelrod is a comprehensive resource published by Bedford/St. Martin’s in 1999. This 5th edition spans 554 pages and is presented in English. The book is designed for instructors who prefer to teach critical reading and writing without relying on a full-scale rhetoric, offering a structured yet flexible approach for both students and educators.
Readers will find that the book begins with an introduction to two general approaches to critical reading, emphasizing how to “read for meaning” and “read like a writer.” Subsequent chapters provide detailed guides for applying these concepts to various genres, including autobiography and argument. This edition serves as a valuable tool for those engaged in academic writing and rhetoric, making it suitable for college readers seeking to enhance their critical reading and writing skills.
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Many instructors prefer to teach critical reading and writing without using a full-scale rhetoric. For them, Axelrod and Cooper have adapted the immensely successful approach of The St. Martin’s Guide to Writing and applied it to a reader, creating a book that provide s both structure for students and flexibility for instructors. Chapter One introduces two general approaches to critical reading, showing students how to “read for meaning” and “read like a writer.” Each of the following chapters then provides step-by-step guides to applying this knowledge in reading and writing a specific genre, ranging from autobiography to argument.
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