The Norton Field Guide to Writing 1st edition by Richard Bullock, Maureen Daly Goggin, Francine Weinberg ISBN 0393655776  978-0393655773

Preface

• Introduction to the Book
• How to Use This Guide
• Acknowledgments

Part 1: Writing and the Writing Process

• Chapter 1: Writing: A Process
  • Writing as a Recursive Process
  • Prewriting and Planning
  • Drafting and Revising
  • Editing and Proofreading
  • The Importance of Feedback

Part 2: Writing in Context

• Chapter 2: Understanding Your Audience
  • Audience Analysis
  • Tailoring Your Message
  • Writing for Different Audiences
• Chapter 3: Writing in Different Genres
  • Academic Writing
  • Personal Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Professional Writing
  • Writing for Digital and Social Media

Part 3: Rhetoric and Argument

• Chapter 4: Writing Arguments
  • What Makes an Argument?
  • The Structure of Arguments
  • Persuasion and Logical Fallacies
  • Evidence and Appeals to Logos, Ethos, and Pathos
• Chapter 5: Writing for a Purpose
  • Informing, Persuading, and Entertaining
  • Choosing a Purpose for Your Writing
  • Writing to Solve Problems

Part 4: Research and Documentation

• Chapter 6: Writing from Sources
  • Types of Sources: Primary and Secondary
  • Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing
  • Integrating Sources into Your Writing
• Chapter 7: Avoiding Plagiarism
  • What Constitutes Plagiarism?
  • Proper Citation Practices
  • Paraphrasing and Summarizing Without Plagiarism
• Chapter 8: Citing Sources
  • MLA, APA, Chicago Style, and Other Citation Methods
  • In-Text Citations and Works Cited/References Pages
  • Creating a Bibliography

Part 5: The Writing Process in Practice

• Chapter 9: Writing Well in College
  • College Writing Expectations
  • Writing for Research Papers and Essays
  • Time Management and Writing Strategies for Students
• Chapter 10: Revising and Editing
  • Techniques for Effective Revision
  • Peer Review and Feedback
  • Common Grammar and Style Issues
  • Final Proofreading Tips

Part 6: Style, Tone, and Voice

• Chapter 11: Style and Clarity
  • Writing with Precision and Conciseness
  • Sentence Structure and Paragraph Organization
  • Avoiding Wordiness and Redundancy
• Chapter 12: Developing Your Voice as a Writer
  • The Role of Voice in Writing
  • Finding Your Unique Writing Style
  • Balancing Formality and Informality

Part 7: Writing in the Digital Age

• Chapter 13: Writing for the Web
  • Writing for Blogs, Websites, and Social Media
  • Digital Literacy and Online Communication
  • Ethical Considerations in Digital Writing

Part 8: Special Writing Situations

• Chapter 14: Writing Personal Narratives and Reflections
  • Writing About Personal Experiences
  • Reflective Writing Techniques
  • Using Narrative Structure Effectively
• Chapter 15: Writing Reports and Proposals
  • Structure and Format of Reports and Proposals
  • Writing for Professional and Business Contexts
  • Technical Writing Skills

Appendices

• A: Sample Papers and Writing Examples
• B: Grammar and Punctuation Review
• C: Commonly Confused Words
• D: Writing Resources and Tools
• E: Glossary of Key Terms

Index