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The Curious Writer

ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- The Curious Writer, an assignment-oriented, all-in-one rhetoric-reader-handbook, stresses the connections between personal and academic writing. The Curious Writer emphasizes inquiry as both a method of discovery and learning and a driving force behind the writing process. The book operates on the principle that writers who begin with questions, rather than answers, achieve better results in their work. It treats research, revision, and critical reading skills (of both texts and visuals) as organic components of every writing process. Each of the eight writing assignment chapters offers integrated coverage of these three key activities and also provides special attention digital tools for invention and research. Offering a unique, entertaining, and personal author voice, The Curious Writer is sure to grab students' interest and motivate them to write. 0321923723 / 9780321923721 The Curious Writer with NEW MyCompLab with eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205235778 / 9780205235773 Curious Writer, 0205890776 / 9780205890774 NEW MyCompLab with Pearson eText -- Value Pack Access Card

Real World Psychology

A comprehensive college-level introduction to the field of psychology. Real World Psychology: Applications of Psychological Science provides a well-balanced survey of the field, with emphasis on scientific thinking and practical applications of psychological science that can expand, enhance, and change students’ experience of the world around them. Every chapter engages students through illustrative examples and cases, thought-provoking questions, and real psychological research. Updated with recent research that underscores the importance and power of psychology in everyday life, the fourth edition of Real World Psychology invites curiosity in a Why-focused framework of special features. Why Scientific Thinking Matters develops scientific thinking skills through examination of a hot topic or common belief and the research supporting or disproving different perspectives, Why DEI Matters explores important topics in diversity, equity, and inclusion, highlighting current research and its applications in effecting a more equitable society, and Why Positive Psychology Matters demonstrates how psychological science helps identify the strengths and assets that contribute to health and a flourishing life. Throughout this edition, the authors pay careful and deliberate attention to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure the representation of multiple perspectives and experiences so that all readers can find respect and a sense of belonging. AN INTERACTIVE, MULTIMEDIA LEARNING EXPERIENCE This textbook includes access to an interactive, multimedia e-text. Icons throughout the print book signal corresponding digital content in the e-text. Videos and Animations Real World Psychology integrates abundant video content developed to complement the text and engage readers more deeply with the fascinating field of psychological science. Chapter Introduction Videos feature author Catherine Sanderson’s casual and lively introduction to the chapter that piques readers’ curiosity and gives practical, everyday context. Reading Companion Videos support every learning objective of every module in every chapter. These short videos serve as both a preview and a review of the most important concepts discussed in the reading. Topical Videos, often presented by Catherine Sanderson or Karen Huffman, use a documentary style to explore key topics in depth. In The Classroom Videos feature short segments of Catherine Sanderson lecturing in her own classroom or a moderated student discussion of selected chapter topics. Animations: A variety of animations illustrate difficult-to-learn concepts from a real-world, and sometimes humorous perspective. Interactive Figures, Charts & Tables: Appearing throughout the enhanced e-text, interactive figures, process diagrams, and other illustrations facilitate the study of complex concepts and processes and help students retain important information. Interactive Self-Scoring Quizzes: Self-Test questions in each Module’s Retrieval Practice and a Practice Quiz for each chapter provide immediate feedback, helping readers monitor their understanding and mastery of the material.