The Prose Reader: Essays for Thinking, Reading, and Writing (10th Edition)
<p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Effective writing through <i>critical thinking</i>.</b> </p> <p style="margin:0px;"> </p> <p style="margin:0px;">Above all others, this rhetorical patterns reader provides a comprehensive grounding in <b>critical thinking </b>as the foundation for close reading and effective writing. Just as important, by exposing the reader  to interesting and insightful prose by a <b>diversity of top writers</b>, the reader is motivated to respond in writing and discussions.  By thinking, reading, and writing on three increasingly difficult levels - literally, interpretively, and critically - readers can better learn the processes and skills necessary to be successful in all their writing experiences.</p>