A short guide to writing about literature / Sylvan Barnet, William E. Cain.

Includes index.

Rev. ed of: 10th ed., 2005.

2. an updated chapter on print and electronic research offers advice on how to successfully use and cite all the sources available to one as one writes one's research paper

3. Twenty model student essays- including three that are new to this edition

4. updated bibliographic references throughout provide one with sound starting point for one's research

5. new and expanded " Rules for Writers" provide practical strategies for common writing tasks such as one's essay, writing effective introductions and conclusions, incoporating evidence, using technical language appropriately , revising and more.

Provides students with sound advice on how to become critical thinkers and enrich their reading response through accessible, step-by-step instruction. Features: 1. A new introduction in Chapter 1 explains writing as a process in which one argue with- and ultimately explain something to onself