Includes bibliographical references, index and appendices.

"What You See Is What You Write brings an innovative new approach to teaching writing to students. The text recognizes that students will be motivated to write better if they are interested in what they are writing about. Only through constant writing practice will students build confidence in their writing, and in the end become better writers. To that end, the authors strive to leverage today’s student’s media and pop culture literacy to engage and inspire good writing.

Features:
The text is grounded in the common culture of today’s students – use what they live in and know to inspire good writing.
The text integrates critical thinking and peer editing apparatuses.
Writing exercises build from the simple to the complex to allow students to master concepts before moving on.
The authors believe that writing can be a social activity and encourage peer work, group activity and discussion.
The authors place an emphasis on summary, which they believe is central and foundational to writing.
A sample argument essay is included.
The text provides students with a peer-editing checklist. A sample research essay in both MLA and APA citation formats is available for students to reference.
The text incorporates a complete chapter on citation." (Publisher's Website)

CONTENTS:

Preface

Biographies

Introduction: Seeing

Chapter 1: The Writing Engine

Chapter 2: Swimming with the Image

Chapter 3: The Power of Summary

Chapter 4: Movies

Chapter 5: Virtuals: Technologies, Social Networking, and Gaming

Chapter 6: Visuals

Chapter 7: Television

Chapter 8: Listening: The Sound of Muzak

Chapter 9: Citations

APPENDICES: Appendix A: Glossary of Film Terms
Appendix B: Writing Basics and a Sample Essay of Argument
Appendix C: A Sample Research Essay in Both APA and MLA Citation Styles
Appendix D: Further Reading and Viewing
Appendix E: Peer Editing and Essay Checklist