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This publication provides an innovative approach to plagiarism instruction grounded in ethics theory. By providing an ethics foundation for plagiarism instruction, this book helps plagiarism instructors address both unintentional and intentional plagiarism behavior among students. It provides tools to address why plagiarism is an important ethical issue in an academic environment. This book introduces general principles of ethics adaptable to plagiarism...

"Writing is a complex task-and today's students must learn to write proficiently and write to learn in different content areas. The Writing Rope: A Framework for Explicit Writing Instruction in All Subjects clearly explains the intertwined skills and processes involved in writing well: transcription, writing craft, critical thinking, syntax, and text structure. Steeped in writing research and packed with reproducible handouts and templates, this book...

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"Steven L Herman, chief national correspondent for the nonpartisan, government-funded Voice of America (VOA), weaves together memoir and history to pull back the curtain on the inner workings of the White House press corps, giving readers a rare glimpse into the historic and current relationship between the president and the press. Herman traces the trajectory of his career as a journalist-from learning to be skeptical of government officials' statements...

"Looking for a comprehensive, all-in-one guide to RDA that keeps it simple and provides exactly what you need to know? This book covers planning and training considerations, presents relevant FRBR and FRAD background, and offers practical, step-by-step cataloging advice for a variety of material formats"-- Provided by publisher.

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Today's publishing world is full of possibilities. From self-funded and hybrid models to working with traditional publishers and agents, there is a path for everyone. But how do you get there? Which road do you choose? And what does it take to prepare the pitch and proposal you will need to get the attention of a reputable publisher? From Pitch to Print: The Nonfiction Writer's 10-Step Plan to Getting Published offers everything you need to know to...

All of us are faced countless times with the challenge of persuading others, whether we're trying to win a trivial argument with a friend or convince our coworkers about an important decision. Instead of relying on untrained instinct--and often floundering or failing as a result--we'd win more arguments if we learned the timeless art of verbal persuasion, rhetoric. How to Win an Argument gathers the rhetorical wisdom of Cicero, ancient Rome's greatest...

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