Dynamic content designed for the way today''s students read, think, and learn brings concepts to life Videos and interactives integrated directly into the author-created narrative keep students engaged as they read through each chapter. Thanks to this media-rich presentation of content, students are more likely to complete their assigned reading and retain what they''ve read. Embedded assessments such as quizzes and concept checks afford students opportunities to check their understanding at regular intervals before moving on. Assessments in Revel let instructors gauge student comprehension frequently, provide timely feedback, and address learning gaps along the way. The Revel mobile app lets students read, practice, and study - anywhere, anytime, on any device. Content is available both online and offline, and the app syncs work across all registered devices automatically, giving students great flexibility to toggle between phone, tablet, and laptop as they move through their day. The app also lets students set assignment notifications to stay on top of all due dates. The writing functionality in Revel enables educators to integrate writing - among the best ways to foster and assess critical thinking - into the course without significantly impacting their grading burden.
Self-paced Journaling Prompts throughout the narrative encourage students to express their thoughts without breaking stride in their reading. Exploratory Writing Prompts are embedded invention exercises, giving students the opportunity to produce real writing that can be incorporated into their drafts and larger works. In many cases, these prompts are scaffolded across the chapter to help familiarize students with a structured writing process. Assignable Shared Writing Activities direct students to share written responses with classmates, fostering peer discussion. And Essays, integrated directly within Revel, allow instructors to assign the precise writing tasks they need for the course. A library of 500 pre-built writing assignments helps students grow and hone their academic, professional, and civic writing skills. Three hundred Writing Assignments and 200 Multimodal Assignments cover everything from argument , to research , to modes and genres - across mediums like traditional type, video, audio, and graphic text - while encouraging literacy, critical thought, and invention. Highlighting, note taking, and a glossary let students read and study however they like.
Educators can add notes for students, too, including reminders or study tips. Comprehensive sections, samples, and examples demonstrate working with sources A section on plagiarism and ethics helps students understand academic standards for using sources, as well as their responsibilities as writers in today''s "cut ¿and ¿paste" culture. The text''s coverage of working with sources explains the connection between critical reading and using sources, while teaching students to synthesize multiple sources and maintain their own voice. Sample citations and instructions demonstrate how to cite digital sources, including Twitter, e¿Books, and material accessed via mobile devices. New - Each Part of the text now opens with a list of learning objectives tied to the WPA Outcomes and the content of each Part. Updated - Part 7 features t he most current MLA guidelines for documenting sources, as outlined in the MLA Handbook, 8th Edition. New - New sections in Parts 3 and 4 build on the text''s established reputation for outstanding coverage of working with sources, including explanations of how to evaluate sources for integrity, relevance, and credibility. New - A discussion of specific reasons a writer uses sources in their project has been added, including for a definition or specific argument, to set up a problem, or to spark one''s own thinking.
Student samples show each stage in the writing process, demonstrating how the research and composition process develops over time. New - New coverage of how to compose multimodal research projects has been added to this edition. Revised - Part 5 now includes guidance and models for arranging visual texts and oral presentations. Design and visual features aid comprehension for today''s learners A visual and verbal presentation includes two-¿page spreads with visuals and chunked text that work together seamlessly to help students grasp key concepts. 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 opportunities for experimentation and discovery. New - A new discussion is included in Part 1 about design and presentation , including planning for academic projects and how to consider design and presentation from the outset of an assignment. Revised - Part 7 now addresses visual style and style for oral presentations, including sample slides from an oral presentation that is based on a student research project featured throughout this edition.
Superior assignability and tracking tools help educators make sure students are completing their reading and understanding core concepts The assignment calendar allows educators to indicate precisely which readings must be completed on which dates. This clear, detailed schedule helps students stay on task by eliminating any ambiguity as to which material will be covered during each class. When they understand exactly what is expected of them, students are better motivated to keep up. The performance dashboard empowers educators to monitor class assignment completion as well as individual student achievement. Actionable information, such as points earned on quizzes and tests and time on task, helps educators intersect with their students in meaningful ways. For example, the trending column reveals whether students'' grades are improving or declining, helping educators to identify students who might need help to stay on track. LMS integration provides institutions, instructors, and students easy access to their Revel courses via Blackboard Learn(tm) and Canvas(tm). With single sign-on, students can be ready to access an interactive blend of authors'' narrative, media, and assessment on their first day.
Flexible, on-demand grade synchronization capabilities allow educators to control exactly which grades should be transferred to the Blackboard or Canvas Gradebook. Check out the preface for a complete list of features and what''s new in this edition.