Barbara L. Murphy

Selected Works

Textbooks

Putting It Together: Researching, Organizing, and Writing the Synthesis Essay

Leads the writer through the process of choosing a meaningful issue/idea, researching sources, organizing thoughts, presenting, and validating the position using selected support and information.

"This book is an excellent tool for the student and teacher... It leads the student through the synthesis process while allowing the teacher to use it for whole class instruction if he/she wishes."

Writing an Outstanding College Application Essay

Provides a readable, useable, practical guide to considering, planning, and writing the college application essay.

Writing the AP English Essay: A Personal Trainer for the AP English Student

“Like having a one-on-one extra-help session with your favorite teacher.”

5 Steps to a 5: The AP English Language and Composition Exam

A plan and strategies for preparing to take the AP English Language and Composition exam

5 Steps to a 5: the AP English Literature and Composition Exam

"This is a first rate preparation guide -- good enough so that I'm pleased to recommend it as a teacher resource as well."

Writing an Outstanding College Application Essay

Provides the high school student with a readable, useable, practical guide to considering, planning, and writing the college application essay.