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Real Writing with Readings
with Integrated LearningCurve
6th Edition
Susan Anker
©2013 Bedford/St. Martin’s
ISBN-10: 0-312-640143-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-312-60143-0
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Real Writing with Readings with
Integrated LearningCurve
6th Edition
Susan Anker
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ISBN-13: 978-1-4576-0199-6
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WHY YOU NEED IT
1. It is required
for this course
• You will be assigned
exercises and
activities from the
book.
• You will be tested on
material found in it.
2. It will help you get a
better grade. Period.
This book includes:
 An emphasis on writing well
in the real world—school,
work, and everyday life
 A serious focus on what
really matters – the four
basics of good writing, the
four most serious errors in
grammar
Helping you write in the real world :
Profiles of Success
Profiles of
Success
showcase
former students
who explain
why writing
skills are
important on
the job.
Helping you focus:
Four Basics of Good Writing
Four Basics boxes help you focus
first on the most important
elements of writing.
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• Supplemental
exercises
• Guidelines on
avoiding plagiarism
• Research help
• Annotated model
essays
• Advice on writing
for the workplace
• Graphic organizers
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Real Writing.
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