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Chapter 1: Writing in the New Century
1.1 (p.2) Connecting with discourse communities.
1.2 (p.9) Statistics about writing in the workplace.
1.3 (p.10) More on rhetoric.
Chapter 2: Critical Thinking, Reading, and Viewing
2.1 (p.20) Critical analysis.
2.2 (p.27) Apply your critical reading skills.
2.3 (p.28) A 25-year review of Title IX by the U.S. government.
2.4 (p.29) Other sources of information on Title IX.
2.5 (p.31) Tips and strategies for academic success.
Chapter 3: Preparing
3.1 (p.43) Step-by-step instructions for using folders.
3.2 (p.44) Online help in understanding the writing process.
3.3 (p.44) An introduction to the writing process.
3.4 (p.46) Details for finding a topic with search engines.
3.5 (p.47) A detailed resource for developing a topic
3.6 (p.50) How genre affects language choice.
3.7 (p.52) The process of topic discovery.
3.8 (p.53) Step-by-step instructions for brainstorming on a computer.
3.9 (p.55) Step-by-step instructions for writing invisibly.
3.10 (p.60) Specific help on how to organize your writing.
3.11 (p.61) Examples of revised thesis statements.
3.12 (p.64) Step-by-step instructions for outline formatting.
Chapter 4: Composing
4.10 (p.66) Thorough introduction to the writing process.
4.2 (p.67) Step-by-step instructions for managing files.
4.3 (p.70) Instructions for adding notes to an outline.
4.4 (p.71) Step-by-step instructions for opening documents in separate windows.
4.5 (p.73) How other writers overcome writer’s block.
4.6 (p.74) The benefits of collaborative learning.
4.7 (p.75) Three way to collaborate using computers.
4.8 (p.78) Step-by-step instructions for saving your work in a series of drafts.
Chapter 5: Rewriting
5.1 (p.85) Formatting tips to make revising easier.
5.2 (p.89) Some useful suggestions for revising.
5.3 (p.90) Specific suggestions for revising text.
5.4 (p.91) Step-by-step instructions for tracking changes.
5.5 (p.92) An example of revising for coherence.
5.6 (p.93) Advice on revising style and tone.
5.7 (p.94) Step-by-step instructions for using the SEARCH function to revise for tone.
5.8 (p.94) The power of effective openings.
5.9 (p.99) Specific suggestions for sentence-level editing.
5.10 (p.99) Step-by-step instructions for checking sentence structure on a computer.
5.11 (p.100) How to use a computer to check for unnecessary repetition.
5.12 (p.101) Step-by-step instructions for checking for overuse of words or terms.
5.13 (p.102) Additional suggestions for proofreading.
5.14 (p.102) Step-by-step instructions on using a computer to proofread.
5.15 (p.103) Tips for proofreading.
5.16 (p.105) How to insert comments into a document.
5.17 (p.107) Step-by-step instructions for reviewing a peer’s work.
5.18 (p.108) View two model student essays.
Chapter 6: Paragraphs
6.1 (p.114) Writing paragraphs from start to finish.
6.2 (p.118) Paragraph patterns graded by difficulty and utility.
6.3 (p.126) Details on developing an argumentative essay.
6.4 (p.133) Some examples of effective opening paragraphs.
Chapter 7: Arguments
7.1 (p.144) Background documents on cybercensorship.
7.2 (p.158) Some terms used in formal logical reasoning.
7.3 (p.159) Details on five major case-building strategies.
7.4 (p.167) Three examples of effective electronic arguments.
7.5 (p.170) Editorial cartoons as visual argument.
Chapter 8: The Research Project
8.1 (p.172) Ideas and assistance for writing research papers.
8.2 (p.173) Getting started on a research paper.
8.3 (p.174) The process of research.
8.4 (p.177) Mastering Internet search techniques.
8.5 (p.186) Instructions for using TakeNote! Software.
8.6 (p.192) Reference books and online reference resources.
8.7 (p.197) Sites devoted to finding news.
Chapter 9: Using the Internet for research
9.1 (p.206) Read this before starting an electronic search.
9.2 (p.207) A tutorial and Internet research guide.
9.3 (p.211) Step-by-step instructions on using BOOKMARK and FAVORITES.
9.4 (p.212) Step-by-step instructions on using the HISTORY feature of a browser.
9.5 (p.212) More on the anatomy of URLs.
9.6 (p.214) Learn more about Web ethics.
9.7 (p.214) Different search engines and how to use them.
9.8 (p.215) Using Search IQ for advanced searches.
9.9 (p.218) Access to online search tools.
9.10 (p.221) Access to online libraries and collections.
9.11 (p.222) Access to online government documents.
9.12 (p.223) Access to online periodicals.
Chapter 10: Evaluating Electronic and Print Sources
10.1 (p.230) Guidelines for evaluating Web and print resources.
10.2 (p.231) Instructions for finding a site’s homepage.
10.3 (p.231) Detailed steps for critically analyzing sources.
10.4 (p.233) Distinguishing popular and professional journals.
10.5 (p.234) A sample author search using AltaVista.
10.6 (p.235) A sample site evaluation reveals a parody.
Chapter 11: Using Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism
11.1 (p.244) Avoid plagiarism with these in-depth guidelines.
11.2 (p.246) Recognizing and preventing plagiarism.
11.3 (p.248) Myths and excuses about plagiarism exposed.
11.4 (p.249) Examples of paraphrasing sources.
11.5 (p.253) Examples of summarizing sources.
11.6 (p.259) Examples of integrating quotations into a paper.
Chapter 12: Writing the Research Paper
12.1 (p.265) A complete guide to writing a research paper.
12.2 (p.266) An online guide to writing research papers.
12.3 (p.270) How to start the first draft.
12.4 (p.273) Step-by-step instructions for automatically numbering pages.
12.5 (p.276) Step-by-step instructions for using a computer footnote program.
12.6 (p.277) Step-by-step instructions on how to set up an essay on a computer.
12.7 (p.279) Examples of student papers on the Web.
Chapter 13: MLA Documentation Format
13.1 (p.308) Learn more about MLA style guidelines.
13.2 (p.336) The MLA Web site includes up-to-date information on electronic citation formats.
13.3 (p.340) Citing an entire Web site.
13.4 (p.341) Citing a course home page.
13.5 (p.343) Citing an online periodical.
13.6 (p.345) Citing a document from an information database or scholarly project.
13.7 (p.346) Citing a document from a full-text article found via a library subscription service.
Chapter 14: APA Documentation Format
14.1 (p.352) APA style questions answered.
Chapter 15: CMS, CBE, and COS Formats
15.1 (p.375) FAQs about CMS documentation.
15.2 (p.384) An overview of CBE documentation style.
15.3 (p.385) A guide to the CBE’s name-year systems for in-text citations.
15.4 (p.392) An overview of the COS documentation system.
Chapter 16: Disciplinary Discourse
16.1 (p.396) A physician uses the research process.
16.2 (p.399) Examples of disciplinary discourse.
Chapter 17: Writing in the Humanities
17.1 (p.404) The inquiry process in the humanities.
17.2 (p.404) Primary research in the humanities.
17.3 (p.405) A guide to literary analysis.
17.4 (p.410) Another model student paper.
17.5 (p.415) How to search literary criticism sites on the Internet.
17.6 (p.425) Major web links for the humanities.
Chapter 18: Writing in the Natural Sciences
18.1 (p.430) Closeup view of the NAS home page.
18.2 (p.431) The inquiry process in science and technology.
18.3 (p.432) Writing exercises for students in science and engineering.
18.4 (p.433) Primary research in the natural sciences.
18.5 (p.435) Additional model student papers in the sciences.
18.6 (p.449) A closeup view of the writing-for-the-sciences Web site.
Chapter 19: Writing in the Social Sciences
19.1 (p.454) A closeup view of the IPL’s guide to writing research papers.
19.2 (p.455) The inquiry process in the social sciences.
19.3 (p.456) Primary research in the social sciences.
19.4 (p.458) Supplementary sample student papers.
19.5 (p.470) Major web links for the social sciences.
19.6 (p.470) Discipline links for the social sciences.
Chapter 20: Document Design
20.1 (p.478) A business card illustrating the three C’s.
20.2 (p.482) More on frames and boxes.
20.3 (p.486) Examples of the use of color in design.
20.4 (p.498) Techniques and ethics of digital manipulation.
Chapter 21: Designing Print Documents
21.1 (p.501) A closeup view of desktop publishing pages.
21.2 (p.502) Examples of brochures.
21.3 (p.502) Step-by-step instructions for using templates.
21.4 (p.503) Suggestions for using the Design and Publishing Center pages.
21.5 (p.506) Contrasting examples of newsletters.
Chapter 22: Designing Web Documents
22.1 (p.515) A hypertextual manual on Web design from the W3C.
22.2 (p.516) Writing for the Web, and how readers read on the Web.
22.3 (p.518) Organizing your Web files.
22.4 (p.522) Using tables and frames to design Web pages.
22.5 (p.529) Examples of effective Web design.
Chapter 23: Writing Web Pages
23.1 (p.534) Resources for Web authoring.
23.2 (p.535) Steps for converting a document into HTML.
23.3 (p.535) Using the NCSA’s Beginner’s Guide to HTML.
23.4 (p.536) Steps for viewing the source code of a Web page.
23.5 (p.537) Building Web pages with Word and Explorer.
23.6 (p.539) Building Web pages with Netscape Composer.
23.7 (p.549) Details on how to create links on the Web.
23.8 (p.552) Steps for saving an image from the Internet.
23.9 (p.552) Instructions for adding images to a Web page.
23.10 (p.556) Steps for altering images with Photoshop.
23.11 (p.559) Evaluating Web sites.
23.12 (p.560) An HTML resource page that can be used to refine your site.
Chapter 24: Email and Electronic Communications
24.1 (p.564) Using e-mail to build community.
24.2 (p.564) Step-by-step instructions for sending email.
24.3 (p.568) Some guidelines for electronic etiquette.
24.4 (p.571) Tips for using file attachments.
24.5 (p.573) Step-by-step instructions for finding a mailing list.
24.6 (p.573) How to find listservs.
24.7 (p.574) Step-by-step instructions for subscribing to a mailing list.
24.8 (p.576) More information and links to bulletin boards, newsgroups, and discussion forums.
24.9 (p.576) Email discussion resources.
24.10 (p.579) More on the “Composition in Cyberspace” homepage.
24.11 (p.580) More on instant messaging.
24.12 (p.581) A tour of a Web classroom.
24.13 (p.582) More on how to surf the Net.
Chapter 25: Business Writing
25.1 (p.588) Samples and guidelines for professional writing.
25.2 (p.595) Formatting a functional résumé.
25.3 (p.603) A sample abstract.
Chapter 26: Oral Presentations
26.1 (p.608) Web resources for preparing oral presentations.
26.2 (p.617) Step-by-step advice and tips on preparing oral presentations.
Chapter 27: Essay Exams
27.1 (p.619) A step-by-step demonstration of keyword searches of lecture notes.
27.2 (p.619) Access essay exam advice online.
27.3 (p.620) Step-by-step instructions for writing an essay exam in a computer lab.
27.4 (p.625) Sample student responses to essay questions.
27.5 (p.626) Suggestions for writing essay exams.
Chapter 28: Writing Portfolios
28.1 (p.629) Examples of course portfolios.
28.2 (p.635) Examples of electronic portfolios.
Chapter 29: Word-Processing Tolls for Improving Sentences
29.1 (p.640) Misdiagnoses by grammar checkers.
29.2 (p.643) Readability scores.
29.3 (p.646) Online guide to grammar and writing.
Chapter 30: Sentence Structure
30.1 (p.654) English on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”
30.2 (p.655) Examples of commonly used interjections.
30.3 (p.661) An online guide to building sentences.
Chapter 31: Pronoun Case
31.1 (p.669) A brief history of English pronouns.
31.2 (p.673) A complete guide to pronouns online.
Chapter 32: Verbs
32.1 (p.693) A fun online review of verbs and verbals.
32.2 (p.694) Examples of formulaic uses of the subjunctive.
Chapter 33: Agreement
33.1 (p.702) Presidential subject-verb agreement errors.
33.2 (p.703) A website on pronouns.
Chapter 34: Adjectives and Adverbs
34.1 (p.709) A comprehensive guide to adverbs.
34.2 (p.710) Guidelines and quizzes for adjective use.
Chapter 35: Sentence Fragments
35.1 (p.718) A guide to revising fragments, plus exercises.
35.2 (p.720) Using fragments for special effect.
Chapter 36: Comma Splices and Run-On Sentences
36.1 (p.721) Guidelines for revising run-on sentences.
36.2 (p.722) Sample misdiagnoses from a grammar checker.
Chapter 37: Pronoun Reference
37.1 (p.725) Pronoun agreement and reference.
37.2 (p.37.2) An online guide to pronoun reference.
37.3 (p.728) More essential and nonessential clauses.
Chapter 38: Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
38.1 (p.731) A guide to avoiding misplaced modifiers.
38.2 (p.732) Examples of embedded transitional words.
38.3 (p.734) Examples of misplaced and dangling modifiers.
Chapter 39: Faulty Shifts
39.1 (p.737) A guide for controlling shifts in verb tense.
39.2 (p.739) Examples of shifts used for effect.
Chapter 40: Clarity and Conciseness
40.1 (p.745) Examples of wordy sentences.
40.2 (p.745) A guide to writing concise sentences.
Chapter 41: Coordination and Subordination
41.1 (p.754) Advice on combining sentences.
Chapter 42: Parallelism
42.1 (p.764) This guide to parallelism includes two quizzes.
42.2 (p.765) More on parallelism and coherence.
Chapter 43: Emphasis
43.1 (p.769) More examples of end-weight.
43.2 (p.770) Contrast and correlative conjunctions.
43.3 (p.772) More about the Web site.
Chapter 44: Variety
44.1 (p.777) A guide to sentence variety.
44.2 (p.780) The flexibility of “rules” about style.
Chapter 45: Choosing the Right Words
45.1 (p.784) Some basics about diction.
45.2 (p.788) A brief linguistic discussion of Ebonics.
45.3 (p.789) Prize-winning examples of pretentious writing.
45.4 (p.793) Examples of catchy headlines and ads.
Chapter 46: Language And Power
46.1 (p.797) Correctness: writing vs. speaking.
46.2 (p.798) An online guide to avoiding sexist language.
46.3 (p.802) Examples of biased language.
Chapter 47: Building a Powerful Vocabulary
47.1 (p.805) How to build your vocabulary.
Chapter 48: Using a Thesaurus and a Dictionary
48.1 (p.814) Access the Merriam- Webster Thesaurus online.
Chapter 49: Spelling
49.1 (p.823) View "Ten Rules for Better Spelling" online.
49.2 (p.830) A guide to British/American spelling differences.
Chapter 50: End Punctuation
50.1 (p.838) Examples of European punctuation conventions.
50.2 (p.839) Online help for using question marks.
Chapter 51: The Comma
51.1 (p.844) A guide to the use and abuse of commas.
51.2 (p.845) Using the comma for rhetorical effect.
Chapter 52: The Semicolon
52.1 (p.858) Six guidelines for using semicolons.
52.2 (p.860) Online help for using semicolons.
Chapter 53: The Colon
53.1 (p.863) Instructions for how to avoid overusing colons.
53.2 (p.864) A guide to punctuating with colons.
Chapter 54: The Apostrophe
54.1 (p.867) A guide to the apostrophe, with exercises.
54.2 (p.868) Basics on apostrophe use.
Chapter 55: Quotation Marks
55.1 (p.874) A guide to using quotation marks.
55.2 (p.876) Entertaining examples of misused quotation marks.
Chapter 56: Other Punctuation Marks
56.1 (p.882) Three ways to punctuate asides.
56.2 (p.883) Review punctuation with the “Punctuation Tree.”
Chapter 57: Capital Letters and Italics
57.1 (p.892) Rules for internal capitalization.
57.2 (p.893) Online help with capitalization.
Chapter 58: Abbreviations and Numbers
58.1 (p.900) More examples of scholarly abbreviations.
58.2 (p.901) Access “The Acronym Database” online.
Chapter 59: The Hyphen
59.1 (p.907) Fifteen rules for using hyphens, plus examples.
59.2 (p.910) Examples of special cases for using hyphens.
Chapter 60: Tips On Nouns and Articles
60.1 (p.917) Situations requiring the use of the.
60.2 (p.918) A thorough guide to determiners, with quizzes.
60.3 (p.919) Tips on using quantifiers.
Chapter 61: Tips on Verbs
61.1 (p.921) A list of phrasal verbs and their meanings.
61.2 (p.921) Quizzes on idioms, phrasal verbs, and slang.
61.3 (p.927) Tips on using conditional sentences.
Chapter 62: Tips on Word Order
62.1 (p.929) All about ordering adjectives.
62.2 (p.932) All about English adverbs.
Chapter 63: Tips on Vocabulary
63.1 (p.937) Some false cognates from other languages.
63.2 (p.938) Take a quiz on collocations.
