Blank, G. Kim.  <br/><br/>
What You See Is What You Write :  How Media, Movies, and Music Can Inspire Your Words / 
G. Kim Blank and Stephen Eaton Hume. 
 - 1st ed. 
 - Toronto :  Nelson Education,  2014. 
 - 214 p. :  ill. ;   23 cm.  
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references, index and appendices.  
<br/><br/>"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:<br/>  The text is grounded in the common culture of today’s students – use what they live in and know to inspire good writing.<br/>  The text integrates critical thinking and peer editing apparatuses.<br/>  Writing exercises build from the simple to the complex to allow students to master concepts before moving on.<br/>  The authors believe that writing can be a social activity and encourage peer work, group activity and discussion.<br/>  The authors place an emphasis on summary, which they believe is central and foundational to writing.<br/>  A sample argument essay is included.<br/>  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.<br/>  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<br/>  Appendix B: Writing Basics and a Sample Essay of Argument<br/>  Appendix C: A Sample Research Essay in Both APA and MLA Citation Styles<br/>  Appendix D: Further Reading and Viewing<br/>  Appendix E: Peer Editing and Essay Checklist 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780176502430 (pbk) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>English language --Writing skills.<br/>English language --Media, movies, and music.<br/>English language--Rhetoric.--Creative writing