Writing and Rhetoric

Author(s): SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY

Edition: 2

Copyright: 2026

Pages: 143

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This book serves as a comprehensive guide for students beginning their college writing journey by introducing the fundamental skills needed to become effective writers, researchers, and critical thinkers. The opening section focuses on helping students transition into college-level writing by explaining the expectations of English courses, offering advice from experienced students and faculty, and teaching strategies for understanding writing assignments through close reading and analysis. These chapters provide a strong foundation by emphasizing the importance of rhetoric, audience awareness, and preparing students for academic success.

The second half of the book expands on the writing process by exploring topics such as drafting, revision, authorial voice, reflection, peer tutoring, proofreading, and academic research. Students are introduced to effective writing as an ongoing process that involves collaboration, critical thinking, and continuous improvement. The book concludes by showcasing award-winning student essays, giving readers real examples of successful college writing, while the appendix provides a practical reference for MLA and APA citation styles. Overall, the book is designed to help students build confidence as writers by combining practical writing instruction with examples of strong academic work.

Part I: Getting Started
Chapter 1 Writing and Rhetoric at Shepherd University

Chapter 2 What Is English 101 Studio?
Prof. Sadie Shorr-Parks and Dr. Valerie L. Stevens

Chapter 3 W.R.I.T.E: Advice to Incoming Students
Alyssa Schlaefli

Chapter 4 Understanding Essay Assignments through Close Reading and Analysis
Dr. Mark Cantrell

Part II: Writing as Process, Conversation, and Narrative
Chapter 5 Writing and Reading as Process
Dr. Valerie L. Stevens

Chapter 6 Writing as Conversation
Dr. Brian Santana, with “Paraphrasing” by Dr. Tim Nixon

Chapter 7 Writing as Narrative
Prof. Sadie Shorr-Parks

Chapter 8 Authorial Voice
Dr. Valerie L. Stevens

Chapter 9 Reflection, Critical Thinking, and Metacognition
Dr. Heidi M. Hanrahan

Chapter 10 Proofreading, Editing, and Revising: Don’t Those Words Really Just Mean the Same Thing?
Dr. Jon Elmore

Chapter 11 Peer Tutors on Peer Tutoring
Ava Mellott and Chloe Westfall

Chapter 12 Research for Writing and Rhetoric Classes
Dr. Michael Vaclav

Chapter 13 Scarborough Library Academic Database User Guide
Caitlin Carson

Part III: 2026 Catherine Fix Essay Contest Winners
Chapter 14 Growth and Identity: Fieldwork at Hollywood Casino in Charles Town
Treaty Armstrong

Chapter 15 The English Major and Artificial Intelligence: Digging Deeper Into the Risks of Artificial Intelligence
Karley Hoffman

Chapter 16 The Rebirth of Martinsburg, West Virginia
Talan Gomez

Appendix MLA and APA Citations

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