Ideas In Action : A Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing

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Summary: Best book on composition I know
Review: Based on the University of Colorado-Boulder's writing prgam, Nogaard's book is the best book on composition I know. After teaching composition in both high school and college, I find the emphasis and approach excellent for both as well as for different levels of abilities. For any composition other than creative, this is the book.

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Summary: College text excellent for high school--esp. honors & AP
Review: This college text is an excellent text on writing--and reading. Based on the University of Colorado--Boulder's writing program, it is a clear , no nonsense approach to argumentative writing, the best way to teach writing in/for any context other than creative writing. Am high school teacher who uses the text for junior honors. students.