Learning by Example NEW! New sample student papers show how papers evolve from initial concept to final paper. Samples include statements of purpose, annotated bibliographies, rough drafts, revision plans, and an annotated research paper in MLA format. Emphasis on examples. Student samples show each stage in the composing process, from narrowing a topic, though drafting, peer review, revision, and the final paper, demonstrating how the research and composing process develops over time. Annotated samples. In addition to the sample work-in-progress materials, The Little DK Handbook includes a number of complete sample papers with detailed annotations, including research papers in MLA and APA style. Comprehensive Information on Working with Sources NEW! Revised section on plagiarism and ethics . Part 3, Evaluating and Tracking Sources Ethically, helps students understand academic standards for using sources as well as their responsibilities as a writer in today's cut-and-paste culture.
NEW! Expanded coverage of working with sources. New material in Part 4 helps students to understand the connection between critical reading and using sources, to learn how to synthesize multiple sources, and to maintain their own voice. NEW! New information on using online sources . Sample citations and instructions demonstrate how to cite digital sources like Twitter, e-books, and sources accessed on mobile devices. Design Features for Today's Learners Visual and verbal presentation of information. Two-page spreads with visuals and chunked text work together seamlessly to help students grasp key concepts. Unique patterned pages help underlying grammar and documentation patterns visually pop for readers. MyLab integration at the beginning of each section gives students objectives to help them focus on important questions and strategies.
Exercises and activities for each section support and enhance learning. Ten interactive modules designed by author Anne Wysocki let students explore topics in ways that support today's learners. Students are engaged through game-play, and "Try It" activities in every module offer opportunity for experimentation and discovery. A Focus on Research, Analysis, Argument and Composition Emphasis on research is presented early on and woven throughout the book. Students get comprehensive coverage of research strategies and skills in a compact handbook form. Market-leading coverage of online research gives clear and concise instruction on understanding different types of sources, developing research strategies, using databases, evaluating, incorporating, and documenting sources. Excellent coverage of analysis and critical reading . In Part 3, author Dennis Lynch uses his expertise in argument theory to teach students how to compose their own arguments as well as learn how to effectively read and evaluate written and visual arguments.
Advice on writing for different disciplines. Thorough coverage of writing for the sciences, technology, social sciences and humanities. NEW! Added focus on multimodal composing in Parts 5 and 7 helps students apply rhetorical principles to visual texts and oral presentations. Also Available with MyWritingLab(tm) This title is also available with MyWritingLab - an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts.