Preface
Writing is often a challenge. If you were ever challenged to express yourself via the written word, this book is for you.
Introduction to Writing version 3.0 is a text that provides instruction in steps; builds writing, reading, and critical thinking; and combines comprehensive grammar review with an introduction to paragraph writing and composition.
This book addresses each concept with clear, concise, and effective examples that are immediately reinforced with exercises and opportunities to demonstrate learning.
Each chapter allows students to demonstrate mastery of the principles of quality writing. With its incremental approach, this book can address a range of writing levels and abilities, helping each student prepare for the next writing or university course. Constant reinforcement is provided through examples and exercises, and the text involves students in the learning process through reading, problem solving, practicing, listening, and experiencing the writing process.
Each chapter also has integrated examples that unify the discussion and form a common, easy-to-understand basis for discussion and exploration. This will put students at ease and allow for greater absorption of the material.
Tips for effective writing are included in every chapter, as well. Thought-provoking scenarios provide challenges and opportunities for collaboration and interaction. These exercises are especially helpful for working with groups of students. Clear exercises teach sentence and paragraph writing skills that lead to common English composition and research essays.
Introduction to Writing v3.0 provides a range of discussion, examples, and exercises, from writing development to mastery of the academic essay, that serve both student and instructor. Chapter 10 updated to reflect the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook (Modern Language Association of America, 2021)and the seventh edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 2020: the official guide to APA Style (American Psychological Association, 2020).
Features
FlatWorld Homework available for the first time.
Integrated exercises reinforce concepts and promote student interest
Self-editing and collaborative writing exercises develop students’ interpersonal and critical thinking skills
Clear internal summaries and displays of information make it easy for students to locate desired content
Simplified rule explanations provide context and facilitate increased knowledge retention
Supportive learning features include
Learning Objectives preview each main head section and help focus the reader’s attention
Key Takeaways at the end of each main section reflect the corresponding Learning Objectives and summarize key ideas in bullet-point fashion. Key Takeaways enable the learner to pause and consolidate the information just read or experienced into a "chunk." This process enables the reader to better understand and retain the section’s content and its key concepts
Tip appears before each Exercise to provide additional insights and reinforce effective writing strategies
Exercises appear throughout the chapter to encourage students to practice writing skills that lead to common English composition and research essays
Writing at Work suggests how students can immediately apply what they are learning to the occupations
Checklist provides a step-by-step, brief review of the skill being developed
End-of-Chapter Exercises offer additional practice and skill development
Supplements
Introduction to Writing v3.0 is accompanied by a robust supplements program that augments and enriches both the teaching and student learning experiences. All supplements were written to ensure accuracy and full alignment with the book’s narrative. Faculty should contact their FlatWorld sales representative or FlatWorld support at support@flatworld.com for more information or to obtain access to the supplements upon adoption.
Instructor’s Manual
The Instructor’s Manual (IM) includes Learning Objectives and an outline for each chapter. The IM also features possible responses to exercise questions that encourage students to engage more deeply with course material.
PowerPoint Slides
PowerPoint Slides organized by chapter include a concise and thorough outline, a list of Learning Objectives, and figures and tables contained in the text. These slides work well for face-to-face and online learning environments, enliven lectures and stimulate class discussions. Adopters can use the slides as composed to support lectures or customize and build upon them to suit their particular teaching goals.
Test Item File
The Test Item File (TIF) includes more than fifty questions per chapter in multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and essay-question formats. All answers are provided, including possible responses to the essay questions. The items have been explicitly written to reinforce each chapter’s major topics and to align with FlatWorld Homework and in-text quiz items. The Test Item File questions are also available in pre-formatted form for easy export into popular learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard.
Test Generator—Powered by Cognero
FlatWorld is pleased to provide a computer-generated test program powered by the leading assessment provider Cognero to assist instructors with selecting, randomizing, formatting, loading online, or printing exams. Please contact your local FlatWorld representative or FlatWorld support (support@fwk.com) for more information or to request the program.
FlatWorld Homework
FlatWorld Homework is provided in an easy-to-use interface. Multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching, and other question types are available for use and are all auto-gradable. Students who utilize the homework questions should see their performance improve on examinations given using the Test Item File questions that accompany this book.
Online Quizzes and Flashcards
Autograded Quiz questions and Flashcards for student self-evaluation are organized by chapter and section and embedded in the online version of the book. Students can use the Quizzes and Flashcards to test their comprehension by section as they read and learn, once they have completed a chapter, or for test review.