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Comprehensive writing instruction for Grades 4-8.
Aligned with IDA’s Structured Literacy approach.
Five fundamentals of the Writing Rope framework.
Dozens of downloadable templates and resources.
Evidence-based practices for effective classroom application.
Enhance learning through writing across subjects.
Supports critical thinking and writing skill development.
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Price Range: $37.95
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Updated edition of a classic research guide.
Guides researchers at every academic level.
Explains topic selection and question formulation.
Includes new chapter on effective presentations.
Addresses modern research technologies and AI use.
Expanded ethics chapter for responsible research practices.
Welcomes diverse new generation of researchers.
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Price Range: $16.99
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Essential guide for academic writing and research.
Engaging advice for college students and beyond.
Teaches narrative techniques for effective arguments.
Navigates AI tools responsibly in academic settings.
Enhances reading engagement with assigned texts.
Comprehensive support throughout college experience.
Dynamic new features in the Sixth Edition.
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Price Range: $25.50
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Comprehensive guide for student writers.
Easy-to-use and affordable handbook.
Intuitive organization and color coding.
Jargon-free instructions for various writing styles.
Includes updated advice for developing writers.
Features model essays in MLA and APA.
Essential reference tool for academic success.
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Price Range: $28.00
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Trusted advice from expert writing teachers.
Comprehensive tools for effective writing support.
Accessible in both print and digital formats.
Enhances skills for academic and professional writing.
Practical tips for clarity and conciseness.
Resource for all writing styles and disciplines.
Ideal for students and experienced writers alike.
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Price Range: $79.91
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Updated Fifth Edition of a classic research guide.
Over 700,000 copies sold worldwide.
Guides researchers from undergraduates to professionals.
Thoroughly revised by experienced educators and researchers.
Incorporates modern techniques for effective research.
Accessible advice for all levels of students.
Includes chapters on research ethics and writing assignments.
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Price Range: $1.52
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Flexible rhetoric for first-year writing courses.
Adapts to individual student writing styles.
Three new chapters on writing strategies.
Features thirty new inspiring readings.
Includes student-written pieces for relatability.
New interactive activities for enhanced learning.
Comprehensive instructor resources for modern teaching challenges.
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Price Range: $79.99
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Master storytelling for impactful scientific writing.
Enhance clarity in papers and proposals.
Integrate lessons from diverse writing genres.
Develop compelling core arguments and narratives.
Learn effective structure for sections and paragraphs.
Address research limitations confidently.
Equip scientists with essential communication tools.
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Price Range: $46.55
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Empowers students to make confident rhetorical choices.
Connects everyday writing with academic skills.
Inclusive approach for diverse student experiences.
New chapters on reflection and public writing.
Offers practical advice for students and professionals.
Engaging examples and readings for all audiences.
Enhanced teaching tools for instructors and educators.
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Price Range: $56.49
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Demystifies academic writing for all students.
Engaging practical advice for reading and research.
Extensively revised for improved usability and feedback.
Includes new chapter focused on research techniques.
Expanded exercises to enhance learning experience.
Support for reading skills now significantly expanded.
Refined chapter on revising for better writing quality.
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Price Range: $31.56
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Practice writing opinion, informative, and narrative pieces. Aligned with third-grade writing standards and themes. Engaging mentor texts enhance learning experience. Structured writing process: prewriting to publishing. Daily practice pages for easy classroom implementation. Genre-specific rubrics for effective assessment. Supports Common Core and state standards.
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Price Range: $20.46
12
Enhances writing skills in sixth-grade students.
Focus on argument, informative, and narrative writing.
Aligns with writing standards for effective learning.
Interactive mentor texts to inspire student writing.
Daily practice pages for easy implementation.
Includes rubrics for authentic assessments.
Supports Common Core and state standards alignment.
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Price Range: $15.59
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Demystifies academic writing techniques and strategies.
Identifies key rhetorical moves for effective arguments.
Provides templates for crafting compelling responses.
Includes new examples from diverse academic fields.
Features a chapter on entering online discussions.
Updated content for writing in social sciences.
Includes current readings demonstrating rhetorical moves.
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Price Range: $5.02
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Demystifies academic writing for students.
Offers practical advice for college success.
Teaches narrative techniques to enhance writing.
Guides responsible use of generative AI tools.
Engages students with dynamic reading experiences.
Available as a Norton Illumine Ebook.
Supports students throughout their college journey.
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Price Range: $48.99
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Master academic writing skills for success.
Covers all stages of the writing process.
Focus on writing varied academic paragraphs.
Integrates grammar, mechanics, and vocabulary instruction.
Realistic models and systematic practice included.
Enhanced digital resources for additional practice.
Writing tips and expansions for student engagement.
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Price Range: $34.00
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Demystifies academic writing for students.
Teaches argument framing in broader contexts.
Provides templates for key rhetorical moves.
Identifies essential components of academic writing.
Includes new chapters on reading strategies.
Focuses on moves in sciences and social sciences.
Used in over 1,000 educational institutions.
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Price Range: $25.38
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Features 52 renowned short story writers.
Curated collection of timeless literary masterpieces.
Engaging and accessible for students.
Rich global and historical diversity in stories.
Includes biographical and critical insights.
Enhances understanding of authors and works.
Affordably priced for educational purposes.
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Price Range: $14.53
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Flexible rhetoric for first-year writing courses.
Empowers instructors to teach in their preferred style.
New chapters on Remixes, Explorations, and Reflection.
Features thirty new readings for diverse perspectives.
Includes seventeen readings by student authors.
Interactive activities enhance understanding of writing concepts.
New resources address current teaching challenges effectively.
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Price Range: $70.38
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Clear concepts of argument for students.
Strategies for persuasive writing and research.
Covers classical and contemporary argument approaches.
Engaging topics like loan forgiveness and gun violence.
Visual flowcharts enhance information literacy skills.
Annotated readings highlight key rhetorical strategies.
Affordable guide for standalone or supplementary use.
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Price Range: $20.95
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Comprehensive writing guide for students.
Easy-to-use layout for quick reference.
Affordable handbook for all budgets.
Includes inclusive language guidance and examples.
Features model essays in MLA and APA styles.
Intuitive organization with helpful color coding.
Develops essential writing and research skills.
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Price Range: $29.99
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Accessible explanations for diverse student backgrounds.
Step-by-step advice for effective writing improvement.
Class-tested examples enhance learning experience.
Practice opportunities to build essential skills.
Focus on writing, grammar, and research techniques.
Tremendous value for students and educators alike.
Supportive resource for academic writing success.
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Price Range: $61.22
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Highlights 75 unique emotions for writers.
Includes body language cues for each emotion.
Provides thoughts and visceral responses for characters.
Easy-to-navigate list format for quick reference.
Encourages showing, not telling of emotions.
Addresses common emotion-related writing challenges.
Creative brainstorming resource for fiction projects.
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Price Range: $9.00
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Streamlined guide to writing with clarity and grace.
Concise reference for effective writing principles.
Ideal for freshman composition and writing courses.
Helps diagnose strengths and weaknesses in prose.
Conversational style makes learning engaging and accessible.
Focuses on reason-based principles for effective writing.
Supports clear and direct writing across disciplines.
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Price Range: $66.65
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Designed for fifth-grade writing practice.
Focuses on opinion, informative, and narrative writing.
Aligned with writing standards for effective learning.
Engaging themes to spark student interest.
Daily practice pages for easy implementation.
Includes rubrics for authentic assessment.
Supports Common Core and state standards.
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Price Range: $22.01
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Challenge American cultural assumptions critically.
Enhance your critical thinking skills.
Improve your writing proficiency.
Explore diverse cultural contexts.
Engage with thought-provoking essays.
Foster intellectual debate and discussion.
Develop a nuanced worldview.
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Price Range: $105.99
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Comprehensive coverage of four writing genres.
Focuses on craft elements for all genres.
Includes new "Try This" exercises for practice.
Bestselling textbook by author Janet Burroway.
Popular choice for creative writing courses.
Emphasizes image, voice, character, and setting.
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Price Range: $82.70
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Best-selling guide on academic writing techniques.
Expanded definition of “they” in academic discourse.
40 diverse readings encourage critical thinking.
Half of readings are new for this edition.
Addresses five important contemporary issues.
Prompts engagement with differing perspectives.
Ideal for students and educators alike.
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Price Range: $50.67
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Concise handbook improving student writing skills.
Easy to use and budget-friendly.
Intuitive organization and color-coded sections.
Jargon-free instructions for effective writing.
Includes updated research advice for online methods.
Features new student model essays.
Latest MLA documentation guidelines provided.
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Price Range: $2.85
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Bestselling authors Laurie Kirszner and Stephen Mandell.
Exemplary rhetorical models for effective writing.
Comprehensive coverage of active reading and writing.
Thorough explanations of development patterns included.
Includes examples of student writing for clarity.
Extensive argumentative writing coverage provided.
New edition features exciting readings and topics.
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Price Range: $7.57
