Part I : The need for rhetoric and writing. Thinking rhetorically -- Rhetorical situations -- Writing processes -- The need for collaboration / here comes everybody! -- Writing and rhetoric as a field of study -- Writing and rhetoric in the workplace -- -- Part II : Genres of writing. Arguing a position / "This is where I stand" -- Writing a narrative / "Here's what happened" -- Writing analytically / "Let's take a closer look" -- Reporting information / "Just the facts, Ma'am" -- Writing a review / "Two thumbs up" -- Choosing genres -- -- Part III : The role of argument. Analyzing arguments / Those you read, and those you write -- Strategies for arguing -- -- Part IV : Research. Starting your research / Joining the conversation -- Finding sources, considering research methods -- Keeping track / Managing information overload -- Evaluating sources -- Writing a project proposal -- Annotating a bibliography -- Synthesizing ideas / Moving from what your sources say to what you say -- Quoting, paraphrasing, summarizing -- Giving credit, avoiding plagiarism -- MLA style -- APA style -- -- Part V : Style. What's your style? -- Tweets to reports / Moving from social media to academic writing -- Meeting the demands of academic writing / "It's like learning a new language" -- How to write good sentences -- Designing what you write -- Checking for common mistakes -- -- Authors' resources. Assembling a portfolio -- Taking advantage of the writing center -- Joining a writing group -- Publishing your work.