Essential Guide to Critical Reading and Writing

When academic reading and writing seems to be a language of its own, the Essential Guide to Critical Reading and Writing can help translate. This approachable book offers tangible ways for students to apply critical thinking in coursework, navigate academic reading, and produce writing at an appropriate academic level. The authors—who are accomplished writers and experienced teachers—provide guidance on topics from syntax to paraphrasing. Illustrative examples span multiple subject areas while checklists distill abstract concepts for day-to-day practice. The Essential Guide to Critical Reading and Writing helps graduate and undergraduate students connect reading, writing, and critical reflection to become better consumers and producers of academic prose.