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Motives for Writing, 4/e
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40% New Readings. 33 of the 76 selections in the text are new in this edition, offering timely selections on topics such as cell phones, racial profiling, and the September 11 attacks.

Writing to Analyze Images. This new chapter (Five) includes essays on topics from classical art to print advertising,Web pages, and product packaging. It includes a wealth of images as well as a detailed guide to writing about visuals.

Academic Writing and Research. New coverage of academic writing has been added to the general introduction and Chapters 2 and 7 now include model documented essays in both MLA and APA style.

Expanded Links. These boxes point students to related readings in the text and direct them to supplemental print and online resources. Each Link encourages students to explore topics in more detail and provides opportunities for further research and investigation.

New Visuals. The fourth edition presents an entirely new interior design that features a contemporary look and includes new visual elements throughout such as boxes, cartoons, and photographs.