Preface |
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Part One A Handbook for Reading and Writing in College |
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1a Active Reading: The Key to Academic Success |
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Guidelines for Reading Textbooks |
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1c Previewing, Predicting, and Asking Questions |
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Examining Professional Writing: "Consequences of Social Class" |
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1d Activating Prior Knowledge |
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How to Activate Your Prior Knowledge |
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Researching, Discussing, and Writing |
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During Reading Strategies |
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1e Checking and Strengthening Your Comprehension |
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Monitoring Your Comprehension |
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Strengthening Your Comprehension Using Self-Testing |
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Using Review to Strengthen Your Recall |
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1f Highlighting to Identify Important Information |
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Guidelines for Effective Highlighting |
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1g Annotating to Record Your Ideas |
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1k Using Maps to Show Relationships |
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Part and Function Diagrams |
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1m Writing in Response to Reading |
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Writing an Informal Response |
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Writing a Formal Response |
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34 | (1) |
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35 | (3) |
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2a Understanding the Writing Process |
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2b Using Technology for Writing |
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Using Technology to Generate Ideas |
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Using Technology for Drafting and Revising |
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Examining Student Writing: "The Space In-Between" |
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2d Considering Audience, Purpose, Point of View, and Tone |
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Considering Point of View |
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2e Planning and Organizing |
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51 | (1) |
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2f Drafting and Revising Paragraphs |
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Understanding the Structure of Paragraphs |
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Writing Effective Topic Sentences |
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Writing Effective Paragraphs |
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56 | (1) |
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Understanding the Structure of Essays |
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Writing Effective Thesis Statements |
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62 | (3) |
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67 | (1) |
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2i Editing and Proofreading Your Work |
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Editing and Proofreading Checklist |
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69 | (1) |
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3 Vocabulary for Readers and Writers |
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3b Learning Affixes: Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes |
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What You Need to Know About Affixes |
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81 | (2) |
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3c Using a Dictionary and a Thesaurus |
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3d Using Language Effectively |
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Denotation and Connotation |
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Technical and Academic Language |
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4 Main Ideas and Topic Sentences |
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4b Identifying and Selecting Topics |
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Distinguishing Between General and Specific Ideas |
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Finding the Topic of a Paragraph |
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Selecting a Topic to Write About |
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4c Reading and Writing Topic Sentences |
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Finding the Topic Sentence of a Paragraph |
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Common Positions for Topic Sentences |
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5 Supporting Details, Transitions, and Implied Main Ideas |
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5a Identifying and Selecting Supporting Details |
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Recognizing Supporting Details |
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Selecting and Organizing Supporting Details |
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5b Recognizing and Using Transitions |
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Using Transitional Words and Phrases to Connect Details |
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5c Finding Implied Main Ideas |
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Inferring Implied Main Ideas |
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132 | (2) |
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How to Find Implied Main Ideas in Paragraphs |
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Writing Implied Main Ideas |
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141 | (1) |
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6 Revising and Proofreading Paragraphs |
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6a Reading Carefully and Critically for Revision |
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Examining Student Writing: "The Woes of Internet Dating" |
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6b Revising Ineffective Paragraphs |
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Revising Ineffective Topic Sentences |
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Revising Paragraphs to Add Supporting Details |
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6c Using Idea Maps to Spot Revision Problems |
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Does Every Detail Belong, or Have You Strayed Off Topic? |
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Are the Details Arranged and Developed Logically? |
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Is the Paragraph Balanced and Not Repetitious? |
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156 | (4) |
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6d Proofreading for Correctness |
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160 | (1) |
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7 Reading and Writing Organizational Patterns |
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7a Reading and Writing Illustration |
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Reading Illustration Paragraphs |
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164 | (2) |
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Writing Illustration Paragraphs |
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166 | (3) |
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7b Reading and Writing Process |
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169 | (8) |
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Reading Process Paragraphs |
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170 | (2) |
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Writing Process Paragraphs |
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172 | (5) |
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7c Reading and Writing Definition |
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Reading Definition Paragraphs |
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177 | (3) |
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Writing Definition Paragraphs |
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7d Reading and Writing Classification |
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Reading Classification Paragraphs |
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Writing Classification Paragraphs |
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184 | (3) |
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7e Reading and Writing Cause and Effect |
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Reading Cause and Effect Paragraphs |
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187 | (3) |
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Writing Cause and Effect Paragraphs |
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190 | (3) |
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7f Reading and Writing Comparison and Contrast |
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Reading Comparison and Contrast Paragraphs |
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194 | (3) |
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Writing Comparison and Contrast Paragraphs |
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197 | (5) |
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7g Reading and Writing Mixed Patterns |
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202 | (5) |
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Reading Mixed Pattern Paragraphs |
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203 | (1) |
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Writing Mixed Pattern Paragraphs |
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204 | (3) |
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207 | (2) |
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8 Writing Essays and Documented Papers |
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209 | (54) |
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209 | (28) |
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8a The Structure of an Essay |
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209 | (5) |
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Examining Student Writing: "The iAm: How Certain Brands Inspire the Most Loyal Consumers Ever" |
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210 | (4) |
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8b Prewriting: Generating and Organizing Ideas and Planning Your Essay |
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214 | (6) |
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Choosing Your Topic and Generating Ideas |
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214 | (2) |
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216 | (1) |
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Grouping Ideas to Discover a Thesis Statement |
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216 | (1) |
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Writing an Effective Thesis Statement |
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217 | (2) |
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Considering Purpose, Audience, Point of View, and Tone |
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219 | (1) |
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Organizing Ideas Using Outlining and Mapping |
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219 | (1) |
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Choosing a Method of Development |
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220 | (1) |
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221 | (1) |
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Evaluating and Revising Your Thesis Statement |
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222 | (1) |
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Supporting Your Thesis with Substantial Evidence |
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222 | (4) |
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Using Transitions to Make Connections Among Your Ideas Clear |
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226 | (1) |
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Writing the Introduction, Conclusion, and Title |
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227 | (3) |
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8d Revising: Examining Your Ideas |
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230 | (5) |
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General Essay Revision Strategies |
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Using Revision Maps to Revise |
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230 | (1) |
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Revising Essay Content and Structure |
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231 | (1) |
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Revising Sentences and Words |
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233 | (2) |
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8e Editing and Proofreading: Focusing on Clarity and Correctness |
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235 | (2) |
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General Suggestions for Editing and Proofreading |
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235 | (1) |
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Using a Proofreading Checklist |
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235 | (1) |
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Writing Documented Papers |
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237 | (24) |
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8f What Is an Essay that Uses Sources? |
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237 | (3) |
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Examining Student Writing: "Weighing the Consequences of Censorship in Media" |
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237 | (3) |
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8g Reading: Finding and Recording Appropriate Sources |
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240 | (4) |
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Tips for Finding Appropriate Sources |
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Recording Sources to Avoid Plagiarism |
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8h Using Sources to Support Your Thesis and Develop Your Essay |
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244 | (2) |
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How to Compare Sources to Synthesize |
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247 | (2) |
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How to Develop Ideas About Sources |
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8j Integrating Quotations into an Essay |
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251 | (3) |
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8k Documenting Sources Using MLA or APA Styles |
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254 | (9) |
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An Overview of the MLA Style |
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255 | (2) |
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An Overview of the APA Style |
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257 | (4) |
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9 Critical Thinking: Reading and Writing |
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9a Making Accurate Inferences and Drawing Conclusions |
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How to Make Accurate Inferences and Conclusions |
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Thinking Critically About Inferences as You Write |
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9b Assessing Sources and Author Qualifications |
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270 | (5) |
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Considering the Author's Credentials |
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Evaluating Internet Sources |
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Thinking Critically About Source and Authority as You Write |
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275 | (1) |
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9c Understanding Fake News |
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275 | (2) |
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How to Identify Fake News |
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How the Term "Fake News" Is Misused |
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9d Distinguishing Between Fact and Opinion |
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Identifying Facts and Opinions |
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278 | (3) |
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Thinking Critically About the Facts and Opinions You Use |
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281 | (1) |
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9e Identifying the Author's Purpose |
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281 | (2) |
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Determining an Author's Purpose |
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282 | (1) |
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Determining Your Purpose for Writing |
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283 | (1) |
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283 | (4) |
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Assessing an Author's Tone |
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283 | (4) |
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Thinking Critically About Your Tone |
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287 | (1) |
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9g Interpreting Figurative Language |
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287 | (3) |
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Analyzing Figurative Language |
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288 | (1) |
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Using Figurative Language Effectively |
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289 | (1) |
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290 | (2) |
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Handling Bias Openly When You Write |
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292 | (1) |
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9i Evaluating the Reliability of Data and Evidence |
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292 | (4) |
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Evaluating Data and Evidence |
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293 | (3) |
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Thinking Critically About the Evidence You Use |
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296 | (1) |
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9j Interpreting and Using Visuals |
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296 | (6) |
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A General Approach to Reading Graphics |
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297 | (1) |
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298 | (2) |
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Thinking Critically About Incorporating Visuals into Your Writing |
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300 | (2) |
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302 | (2) |
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10 Analyzing Issues and Arguments |
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304 | (33) |
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10a Contemporary Issues and Arguments |
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304 | (1) |
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305 | (1) |
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10c The Parts of an Argument |
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306 | (3) |
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10d Strategies for Reading an Argument |
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309 | (6) |
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310 | (1) |
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Examining a Professional Article: "Who Are the Animals in Animal Experiments?" |
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311 | (2) |
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313 | (1) |
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Recognizing Types of Supporting Evidence |
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314 | (1) |
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10e Strategies for Evaluating an Argument |
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315 | (6) |
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Assessing the Accuracy of Evidence and Premises |
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315 | (1) |
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Assessing the Relevancy of Evidence |
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316 | (1) |
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Assessing the Sufficiency of Evidence |
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316 | (1) |
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Assessing the Definitions of Terms |
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316 | (1) |
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Assessing Cause and Effect Relationships |
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317 | (1) |
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Assessing Implied or Stated Value Systems |
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317 | (1) |
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Recognizing and Refuting Opposing Viewpoints |
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318 | (1) |
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Recognizing Unfair Emotional Appeals |
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319 | (2) |
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321 | (3) |
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321 | (1) |
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321 | (1) |
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322 | (1) |
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Non Sequitur ("It Does Not Follow") |
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322 | (1) |
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322 | (1) |
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322 | (1) |
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Abstract Concepts as Reality |
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322 | (1) |
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323 | (1) |
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10g Writing Argument Essays |
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324 | (12) |
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Examining Student Argumentative Writing: "Standardized Testing: An Argument for Abolishment" |
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324 | (6) |
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Writing an Argumentative Thesis Statement |
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330 | (1) |
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Providing Adequate Supporting Evidence |
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331 | (3) |
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334 | (1) |
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Responding to Opposing Ideas |
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334 | (2) |
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Part Two Reading and Writing About Contemporary Issues |
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11 Defining Ourselves: Our Multiple Identities |
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338 | (39) |
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Why Is Identity Such an Important Contemporary Issue? |
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338 | (1) |
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Tips for Reading About Identity |
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339 | (36) |
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Selecton 1 "Enhancing Your Body Image" |
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340 | (13) |
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Selecton 2 "'Hurtful and Beautiful': Life With Multiple Sclerosis" |
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353 | (11) |
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Selecton 3 "All Guts, No Glory" |
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364 | (14) |
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Activities: Exploring Identity |
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375 | (1) |
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Making Connections: Thinking Within the Issues |
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376 | (1) |
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12 Our Environment: Problems and Solutions |
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377 | (42) |
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Why Is the Environment Such an Important Contemporary Issue? |
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377 | (1) |
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Tips for Reading About the Environment |
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378 | (39) |
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Selecton 4 "'Katrina Brain': The Invisible Long-term Toll of Megastorms" |
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380 | (4) |
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Selecton 5 "Our E-Waste Problem Is Ridiculous, and Gadget Makers Aren't Helping" |
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384 | (21) |
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Selecton 6 "Poison in the Bottle: How Safe Is Bisphenol A?" |
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405 | (15) |
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Activities: Exploring Environmental Issues |
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417 | (1) |
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Making Connections: Thinking Within the Issues |
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418 | (1) |
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13 Relationships: Our Friends, Families, and Communities |
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419 | (38) |
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Why Are Relationships Such an Important Contemporary Issue? |
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419 | (1) |
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Tips for Reading About Relationships |
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420 | (35) |
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Selecton 8 "Are You Thubbing' Right Now?" |
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432 | (11) |
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Selecton 9 "Why It's Really Possible to Fall in Love Online" |
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443 | (15) |
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Activities: Exploring Relationships |
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455 | (1) |
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Making Connections: Thinking Within the Issues |
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456 | (1) |
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14 Medical Ethics: Where Do We Draw the Line? |
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457 | (40) |
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Why Is Medical Ethics Such an Important Contemporary Issue? |
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458 | (1) |
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Tips for Reading About Medicine and Ethics |
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458 | (37) |
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Selecton 10 "Eggs for Sale" |
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459 | (12) |
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Selecton 11 "Why the Right to Die Movement Needed Brittany Maynard" |
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471 | (11) |
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Selecton 12 "Ethical Issues in Medicine" |
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482 | (16) |
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Activities: Exploring Medicine and Ethics |
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495 | (1) |
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Making Connections: Thinking Within the Issues |
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496 | (1) |
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15 Personal Safety and Security: Threats and Protection |
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497 | (39) |
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Why Are Safety and Security Such Important Contemporary Issues? |
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497 | (1) |
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Tips for Reading About Personal Safety and Security |
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498 | (36) |
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Selecton 13 "How to Protect Yourself During a Mass Shooting" |
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499 | (12) |
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Selecton 14 "China's Surveillance State Should Scare Everyone" |
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511 | (11) |
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Selecton 15 "Technology in the Fight Against Crime" |
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522 | (15) |
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Activities: Exploring Personal Safety and Security Issues |
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534 | (1) |
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Making Connections: Thinking Within the Issues |
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535 | (1) |
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16 Conformity and Nonconformity: Following and Breaking the Rules |
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536 | (42) |
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Why Are Conformity and Nonconformity Such Important Contemporary Issues? |
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537 | (1) |
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Tips for Reading About Conformity and Nonconformity |
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537 | (39) |
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Selecton 16 "A Brother Lost" |
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538 | (11) |
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Selecton 17 "American Schools Are Failing Nonconformist Kids. Here's How. In Defense of the Wild Child" |
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549 | (12) |
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Selecton 18 "Groups and Conformity" |
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561 | (18) |
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Activities: Exploring Conformity and Nonconformity |
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576 | (1) |
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Making Connections: Thinking Within the Issues |
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577 | (1) |
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17 Personal Freedoms and Limitations: Lifestyle Choices |
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578 | (43) |
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Why Is Freedom Such an Important Contemporary Issue? |
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578 | (1) |
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Tips for Reading About Personal Freedoms and Limitations |
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579 | (37) |
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Selecton 19 "Bipolar Disorder: The Agony and the Ecstasy" |
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580 | (11) |
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Selecton 20 "Hate Speech Is Protected Free Speech, Even on College Campuses" |
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591 | (12) |
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Selecton 21 "Human Smuggling and Trafficking" |
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603 | (13) |
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Activities: Exploring Personal Freedoms and Limitations |
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616 | (1) |
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Making Connections: Thinking Within the Issues |
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617 | (1) |
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Making Connections: Thinking Across the Issues |
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618 | (3) |
Part Three A Multi-Disciplinary Casebook on Globalization |
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621 | (30) |
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Examining One Issue in Depth |
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622 | (3) |
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622 | (1) |
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623 | (1) |
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624 | (1) |
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Reading 1 Geography, "The Impact of Globalization" |
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625 | (3) |
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Reading 2 Biology, "World Overpopulation and Resource Management" |
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628 | (2) |
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Reading 3 Business and Marketing, "Marketing on the Global Stage" |
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630 | (3) |
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Reading 4 Cultural Anthropology, "Globalization and Health" |
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633 | (4) |
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Reading 5 Communication, "Globalization and Intercultural Communication" |
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637 | (5) |
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Reading 6 Economics, "The Global Economy" |
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642 | (6) |
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Synthesis and Integration Questions and Activities |
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648 | (1) |
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Writing About the Readings |
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649 | (2) |
Part Four Grammar and Correctness Skill Refreshers |
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651 | (10) |
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Skill Refresher #1: Sentence Fragments |
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652 | (1) |
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Skill Refresher #2: Run-On Sentences |
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653 | (1) |
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Skill Refresher #3: Subject-Verb Agreement |
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654 | (1) |
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Skill Refresher #4: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement |
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655 | (1) |
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Skill Refresher #5: Pronoun Reference |
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656 | (1) |
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Skill Refresher #6: Dangling Modifiers |
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656 | (1) |
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Skill Refresher #7: Misplaced Modifiers |
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657 | (1) |
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Skill Refresher #8: Parallelism |
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657 | (1) |
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Skill Refresher #9: Comma Usage |
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658 | (1) |
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Skill Refresher #10: Using Colons and Semicolons |
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659 | (2) |
Text Credits |
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661 | (4) |
Index |
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665 | |