{"product_id":"purpose-pattern-and-process-9781524911959","title":"Purpose  Pattern  and Process","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurpose  Pattern  and Process explores the processes writers engage in when they write. It focuses on how the purpose of the writing and the patterns of organization used to develop the content affect how those writing processes work. The organization and much of the content of this text is based on theories developed by James Kinneavy in A Theory of Discourse. This gives students a comprehensive theoretical framework that allows them to explore a variety of different kinds of writing in a systematic way and to make informed decisions about their own writing. How Purpose  Pattern  and Process is organized: Introduction  defines the basic terminology used and shows how the three concepts are interconnected. Part I Purpose  covers four kinds of writing: expressive  literary  persuasive  and referential. Part II Pattern  covers the four basic patterns of organization: classification  description  narration  and evaluation. Part III Process  explains four necessary activities: getting ideas  creating details  focusing writing  and refining the language. Part IV Additional Readings and Student Writing  provides thirty selections that illustrate the principles discussed in the earlier parts of the book. Purpose  Pattern  and Process includes ancillary materials available online: Content quizzes Additional materials for selected chapters Additional readings with discussion questions and writing assignments\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45646966882357,"sku":"ByrdShop_152491195X","price":145.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781524911959.jpg?v=1781683879","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/purpose-pattern-and-process-9781524911959","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}