Ballenger, Bruce. The Curious Writer. 4th Custom Edition for the University of Montana. New York: Longman. 2010.
This text introduces and explores the primary course content: the ways of reading, writing, and researching you will engage in throughout the semester. The subject matter of class discussions and assignments will be based on The Curious Writer. Please bring this text to every class. Please note you must use this edition, as prior editions have very different content and different pagination.
Lunsford, Andrea. The Everyday Writer. 4th edition. Custom Edition for the University of Montana. Boston, MA: Bedford’s/St. Martins. 2010.
This text is a resource for everything from portfolio keeping, writing and thinking to MLA documentation to information about grammar and punctuation. You’ll use it during the semester to help you compose polished prose and document sources appropriately. This text will be a reference you’ll return to throughout your college career. This text also includes useful information about writing courses at UM, including common policies.
