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1. "They Say / I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing

   Gerald Graff, Cathy Birkenstein

   Second Edition

   The book that demystifies academic writing, teaching students to frame their arguments in the larger context of what else has been said about their topic–and providing templates to help them make the key rhetorical moves.More

2. "They Say / I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing with Readings

   Gerald Graff, Cathy Birkenstein, Russel Durst

   "They Say / I Say" shows that writing well means mastering some key rhetorical moves, the most important of which involves summarizing what others have said ("they say") to set up one’s own argument ("I say").More

3. "They Say / I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing with Readings

   Gerald Graff, Cathy Birkenstein, Russel Durst

   Second Edition

   The best-selling text/reader on academic writing.More

4. The Art of Literary Research

   Richard D. Altick, John J. Fenstermaker

   Fourth Edition

   Since The Art of Literary Research was first published in 1963, it has been the established guide to the purposes, methods, and pleasures of research in English and American literature. It is the essential companion for courses in bibliography and research techniques and for programs in independent study, advanced composition, and undergraduate honors.More

5. The Art of Spelling: The Madness and the Method

   Marilyn vos Savant, Joan Reilly

   The national bestseller from Parade's "Ask Marilyn" columnist—the definitive book for anyone who cares about spelling.More

6. The Artful Edit: On the Practice of Editing Yourself

   Susan Bell

   "Bell's prose is elegant and wonderfully readable in this artful guide."—Publishers WeeklyMore

7. Back to the Lake: A Reader for Writers

   Thomas Cooley

   A fresh take on the modes, showing that they are used in texts of all kinds, not just in essays written for first-year composition—and that they are central to all the writing, speaking, and thinking that we do.More

8. Back to the Lake: A Reader for Writers

   Thomas Cooley

   Second Edition

   A fresh take on the traditional modes, showing how they are used in texts of all kinds, and that they are central to all the writing, speaking, and thinking that we do.More

9. Being Human: Core Readings in the Humanities

   Leon R. Kass

   Being Human is the first humanities reader that focuses on humanity in the literal sense—what it’s like to be human.
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10. The Best Creative Nonfiction

    Lee Gutkind

    Volume(s): 1

    Narrative nonfiction at its cutting-edge best from writers at the cusp of recognition and fame.More

11. The Best Creative Nonfiction

    Lee Gutkind

    Volume(s): 2

    "Blending precise research and astute observation with flavorful, fascinating narratives."—Publishers Weekly, starred review (for Vol. 1)More

12. The Best Creative Nonfiction

    Lee Gutkind

    Volume(s): 3

    “Intelligent but accessible, and often poignant . . . [by] the biggest talents on the essay and blog beat.” —Publishers Weekly (on Vol. 2)More

13. Clean, Well-Lighted Sentences: A Guide to Avoiding the Most Common Errors in Grammar and Punctuation

    Janis Bell

    An extraordinary handbook: with clarity and humor, it tells the story that even good writers have been longing to hear.More

14. Edit Yourself: A Manual for Everyone Who Words with Words

    Bruce Ross-Larson

    "A strong new entry for the reference shelf of anyone who writes to be understood—or would like to."—Pittsburgh PressMore

15. Effective Writing: Stunning Sentences, Powerful Paragraphs, Riveting Reports

    Bruce Ross-Larson

    A source book of proven tips and techniques to make your writing clearer, simpler, and more memorable.More