Composition as Conversation: Seven Virtues for Effective Writing Hoover Heather M.
This approachable composition textbook for beginning writers argues that the key to writing well is to envision composition as an empathetic and respectful conversation.Written by a teacher with more…
Specifikacia Composition as Conversation: Seven Virtues for Effective Writing Hoover Heather M.
This approachable composition textbook for beginning writers argues that the key to writing well is to envision composition as an empathetic and respectful conversation.Written by a teacher with more than 15 years of experience in the college writing classroom, Composition as Conversation explores what happens when the art of conversation meets the art of writing. Heather Hoover shows how 7 virtues--including curiosity, attentiveness, relatability, open-mindedness, and generosity--inform the writing process and can help students become more effective writers. She invites writers of all skill levels to make meaningful contributions with their writing.This short, accessible, and instructive book offers a reflective method for college-level writing and will also work well in classical school, high school, and homeschool contexts. It demystifies the writing