Wordsmith : A Guide to Paragraphs and Short Essays (with MyWritingLab Student Access Code Card)

by Arlov, Pamela

• ISBN13: 9780205708758
• ISBN10: 0205708757
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2008-11-09
• Publisher: Longman

Summary

Encouraging writers to think logically and communicate clearly, this practical and comprehensive book presents writing and grammar in an organized and appealing way, with myriad examples and exercises to support concepts and hone skills.KEY TOPICSUsing a structured yet flexible approach, it systematically covers all the steps of the writing process; explores strategies for creating topic sentences and writing paragraphs (with a sample paragraph shown in its progress from idea to finished essay); and shares nine different methods of development with model paragraphs. It presents a separate "mix and match" grammar section with minimal jargon, maximum clarity, and a wealth of exercises, and a selection of short, entertaining readings-complete with reading comprehension questions and writing assignments-that introduces students to the connection between reading and writing.For individuals who want to improve their written communication skills.

Table of Contents

Composition

The Writing Process

Preparing to Write

Writing Paragraphs: Topic Sentences

Writing Paragraphs: Support

Writing Paragraphs: Unity and Coherence

Revising, Proofreading, and Formatting

Showing and Telling: Description, Narration and Example

Limiting and Ordering: Definition, Classification, and Process

Examining Logical Connections: Comparison-Contrast, Cause-Effect and Argument

Writing an Essay

Writing Summary Reports

Grammar

Verbs and Subjects

Subject-Verb Agreement

Verb Shift

Sentence Variety

Run-on Sentences

Sentence Fragments

Pronoun Case

Pronoun Agreement, Reference, and Point of View

Adjectives, Adverbs, and Articles

Capital Letters

Words Commonly Confused

Word Choice

Commas

Other Punctuation

Apostrophes

Quotation Marks

Readings

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