The St. Martin's guide to writing

Introduction

pt. 1. Writing activities. Remembering an event

Writing profiles

Explaining a concept

Explaining opposite positions

Arguing a position

Proposing a solution

Justifying an evaluation

Speculating about causes

Interpreting stories

pt. 2. Critical thinking strategies. A catalog of invention strategies

A catalog of reading strategies

pt. 3. Writing strategies. Cueing the reader

Narrating

Describing

Defining

Classifying

Comparing and contrasting

Arguing

pt. 4. Research strategies. Field research

Library and internet research

Using and acknowledging sources

pt. 5. Writing for assignment. Essay examinations

Writing portfolios

pt. 6. Writing and speaking to wider audiences. Designing documents

Oral presentations

Working with others

Writing in your community

Handbook.