Literature & Fiction, Rhetoric, Writing, Creative Writing & Composition 

Quick, comprehensive writing guidance at a low cost—the At a Glance series can be paired with any developmental title or used independently. This flexible series includes a separate handbook for sentences, paragraphs, essays, and paired sources. Each book features clear, concise instruction reinforced by extensive practice exercises and examples.At a Glance: Paired Sources contains 12 sets of reading selections that include essays, a short story, and a poem. Paired readings, a familiar feature in many developmental and composition courses, provide an effective means of covering different patterns of writing, such as definition, compare and contrast, cause and effect, and argumentation.Each set of readings begins with an introduction and a brief commentary on the shared theme, plus writing suggestions that incorporate research tips—including how to cite electronic sources.Guided questions appear after each set of sources, covering purpose, support, organization, special techniques, and personal reactions.An alternate thematic table of contents provides instructors with increased flexibility. - from Amzon