Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to College and University Writing
1.1 What Professors Want
1.2 Curriculum of College and University Writing
1.3 Why Writing and Reading are Essential Skills
1.4 Preparing for a Writing Course

Chapter 2 A Brief Review of Reading Skills and the Reading Process
2.1 The Steps of the Active Reading Process
2.2 The Initial Reading
2.3 Response to Reading
2.4 Reviewing 1: Re-Reading for Thesis, Logical Development, and Content or Supporting Evidence
2.5 Reviewing 2: Checking for Unusual or New Vocabulary
2.6 Formulating a Critical Response
2.7 The Power and Types of Reading in College

Chapter 3 Working with the Writing Process
3.1 Review of the Writing Process
3.2 Time Management
3.3 Prewriting
3.4 Interviewing
3.5 Researching
3.6 Outlining
3.7 Drafting
3.8 Revising
3.9 Editing
3.10 Proofreading
3.11 Final Copy
Quiz: Introduction — Working with the Writing Process

Chapter 4 Types of Papers in Basic Composition
4.1 Euclid and the Logic of Composition
4.2 Point of View: Narrative in the First Person or the Third Person
4.3 Patterns of Organization
4.4 Definition
4.5 Process or Procedure Analysis
4.6 Classification Analysis
4.7 Causal Analysis
4.8 Problem/Solution
4.9 Comparison/Contrast
4.10 Argumentation

Chapter 5 Writing About Literature
5.1 Elements of the Work
5.2 The Structural Elements of Fiction, Drama and Poetry
5.3 Characters/Methods of Characterization
5.4 Dialogue
5.5 Figurative Language and Tone: Image, Metaphor, Symbol, and Myth
5.6 Archetypal Patterns and Common Themes in Literature
Quiz: Types of Papers — Writing about Literature

Chapter 6 Some Basics About Good Style
6.1 Format
6.2 Diction
6.3 Sentence Style
6.4 Narrative Stance: “I” vs. “It,” “He,” “She,” or “They”
6.5 Numbers
6.6 Punctuation
Quiz: Some Basics About Good Style

Chapter 7 Handling Research Assignments
7.1 Planning Time
7.2 Original vs. Derivative Research
7.3 Primary and Secondary Sources
7.4 Outlining: The Fundamental Form for Research Papers
Quiz: Handling Research Assignments

Chapter 8 Essay Tests
8.1 Successfully Taking Essay Tests