Loving Writing: Techniques for the University and Beyond

This writing textbook helps students develop a reflective sense of why and how to write for university, professional, and public audiences by exploring the ways in which writing builds tools for argument. It examines existing academic writing methods and develops new modes of narrative-based expression rooted in the humanities, aiming to imbue academic writing with the expressive potential of artistic research. It can be used as a textbook for advanced or introductory college writing courses and provides innovative guidance to liberal arts students seeking to develop their writing abilities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 23 September 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This writing textbook serves as a comprehensive guide for students to develop a reflective understanding of why and how to write for university, professional, and public audiences. By exploring the multifaceted roles of writing in constructing arguments both within and beyond the academic realm, it empowers students to break free from the often formulaic and mundane patterns of writing that risk rendering academic studies irrelevant. In a playful and personal essayistic style, the book examines existing academic writing methods and proposes new modes of narrative-based expression rooted in the humanities. Through reflective analysis, emerging writers are encouraged to self-consciously craft convincing and impassioned writing practices, employing an expanded methodological toolbox. The ultimate goal is to infuse academic writing with the expressive potential of artistic research, transforming existing methods of articulating analysis within a broader expressive system. This approach develops skills more typically associated with creative writing, such as providing a setting, considering frame, engaging emotions, expanding ideas, and achieving concision.

If we truly value our thoughts, discoveries, and arguments, we must empower them to resonate with others. Loving Writing can be utilized as a textbook for advanced or introductory college writing courses, offering innovative guidance to liberal arts students who aspire to enhance their writing skills. Whether you are a student seeking to expand your writing horizons or an educator looking to inspire and empower your students, this textbook provides a valuable resource for unlocking the full potential of written expression.

Weight: 700g
Dimension: 210 x 276 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367612504