Reading and Writing about Contemporary Issues
- ISBN-10
- 0133949613
- ISBN-13
- 9780133949612
- Category
- College readers
- Pages
- 672
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-01
- Publisher
- Pearson Education
- Author
- Kathleen T. McWhorter
Description
For courses in Integrated Reading & Writing and Intermediate Reading. Helps students read and write critically about contemporary issues Reading and Writing About Contemporary Issues builds on students' reading and writing skills through examples for analysis. Each nonfiction reading is organized into units that focus on contemporary issues, and has been chosen to interest and motivate students. Readings are drawn from a variety of sources, such as books, textbooks, periodicals, popular magazines, newspapers, blogs, websites, and Internet sources. Readings are used as direct learning tools rather than additional examples. The instructional components of each chapter are built around reading samples, and each has been reorganized based on level of difficulty. This versatile presentation adapts easily for a wide range of students. Also available with MySkillsLab ® MySkillsLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to engage readers and improve results. Within its structured environment, readers practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MySkillsLab does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MySkillsLab, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MySkillsLab, search for: 0134112415 / 9780134112411 Reading and Writing About Contemporary Issues Plus MySkillsLab with Pearson eText - Access Card Package, 2e Package consists of: 0133949613 / 9780133949612 Reading and Writing About Contemporary Issues 0133995151 / 9780133995152 MySkillsLab with Pearson eText - Inside Star Sticker 0133995178 / 9780133995176 MySkillsLab with Pearson eText
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