Writing Well

by Hall, Donald; Birkerts, Sven

• ISBN13: 9780321012067
• ISBN10: 0321012062
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-08-01
• Publisher: Longman Pub Group

Summary

Co-authored by two esteemed writers,Writing Well, is a beautifully-written and thoroughly readable guide to the craft of writing prose. This concise, lively text covers all aspects of writing but is best known for its signature chapters on words, sentences, and paragraphs. Going beyond the basics of composition, the text teaches originality and elegance in writing encouraging students to develop their own written voice. Sample student papers ETH; including several works-in-progress - allow students to learn the writing process through the work of their peers. A brief handbook section rounds out the coverage.

Table of Contents

Preface of the Ninth Edition.

1. Introduction: Writing, And Writing Well.

2. Reading, And Reading Well.

3. Writing An Essay.

4. Words.

5. Sentences.

6. Paragraphs.

7. Argument And Persuasion.

8. Writing Research.

9. A Brief Review Of Grammar, Punctuation, And Mechanics.

A Glossary of Usage and Grammatical Terms.

Acknowledgments.

Author and Title Index.

Subject Index.

Some Common Revision Symbols.