This unique interdisciplinary text and reader introduces readers to the multiple genres of academic writing across the curriculum. "Academic Writing" is the first text to offer a discussion of academic genres and writing-to-learn and learning-to-write in college; an explanation of genre practices and conventions across the disciplines; annotated examples of student papers across the disciplines written in response to actual college assignments; instruction in research, writing from sources, and documentation; and thematic clusters of professional readings as engaging examples of published academic writing. "Academic Writing" will prepare readers in all academic disciplines to succeed in today's challenging world of writing-both in the classroom and in the workplace beyond.