Textbooks About College Writing
Writing In College: From Competence to Excellence
Author:
Amy Guptill, SUNY Brockport
Writing for Success
Writing for Success is adapted from a work produced by a publisher who has requested that they and the original author not receive attribution. This adapted edition is produced by the University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing through the eLearning Support Initiative.
The Word on College Reading and Writing
Authors:
Monique Babin, Clackamas Community College
Carol Burnell, Clackamas Community College
Susan Pesznecker, Portland State University
Nicole Rosevear, Clackamas Community College
Jaime Wood, Portland State University
About Writing: A Guide
Author:
Robin Jeffrey, Klamath Community College
Other Textbooks
College Success
College Success is adapted from a work produced by a publisher who has requested that they and the original author not receive attribution. This adapted edition is produced by the University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing through the eLearning Support Initiative.
Foundations of Academic Success: Words of Wisdom
Author:
Thomas C. Priester, SUNY Genesee Community College
The Information Literacy User’s Guide
Authors:
Allison Hosier, Coastal Carolina University
Daryl Bullis, Babson College
Deborah Bernnard, University at Albany (SUNY)
Greg Bobish, University at Albany (SUNY)
Irina Holden, University at Albany (SUNY)
Jenna Hecker, University at Albany (SUNY)
Tor Loney, Albany Public Library
Trudi Jacobson, University at Albany (SUNY)
A Different Road To College: A Guide For Transitioning Non-Traditional Students
Author:
Alise Lamoreaux
Choosing & Using Sources: A Guide to Academic Research
Authors:
Ohio State University Libraries
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