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Sound Writing
Cody Chun, Kieran O'Neil, Kylie Young, Julie Nelson Christoph
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Front Matter
Colophon
Acknowledgments
Preface
Overview
1
Research Methods
Research Essentials
Research Questions
Research Tips and Strategies
2
How to Read
Finding, Skimming, and Reading Sources
Different Types of Reading
Note-Taking Strategies
How to Read Writing Prompts
3
Forming Your Argument
Elements of an Argument
Diversity of Argumentation Modes
Making a Strong Argument
Developing a Thesis
Organizing an Argument
Supporting an Argument with Evidence
Using Quote Sandwiches
4
The Writing Process
Prewriting
Writing
Revising
Overcoming Obstacles
5
Discipline-Specific Writing
Writing for African American Studies
Writing for Art and Art History
Writing for Biology
Writing for Business
Writing for Chemistry
Writing for Computer Science
Writing for English
Writing for Exercise Science
Writing for Geology
Writing for History
Writing for International Political Economy
Writing for Mathematics
Writing for Music and Music History
Writing for Philosophy
Writing for Psychology
Writing for Spanish
Writing Lab Reports
6
Writing with Awareness
Writing with Respect
Inclusive Language
Writing and Correctness
7
Writing at the Sentence Level
Grammar Basics
Tricky Grammar
Style and Word Choice
Punctuation and Capitalization Basics
10 Confusing Things in English
8
Citations
The Basics
Avoiding Plagiarism
Citing by Source Type
9
Speaking and Writing
10
Strategies for Academic Success
Talking to Professors
Requesting Letters of Recommendation
Managing Time
Getting Organized
Succeeding During Remote Learning
11
Different Genres of Writing
Writing Emails
Writing Personal Statements
Writing Cover Letters
Writing Resumes
Writing Curriculum Vitae
Writing Thank-You Notes
12
Using Technology
Microsoft Word
Zotero
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Back Matter
A
Glossary of Academic Terms
B
Resources
Colophon
Authored in PreTeXt
Section
4.2
Writing
4.2.1
Writing Introductions
4.2.2
Writing Topic Sentences
4.2.3
Writing Transitions
4.2.4
Writing Body Paragraphs
4.2.5
Writing Conclusions
4.2.6
Researching while Writing
