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Wordsmith: A Guide to Paragraphs & Short Essays, 7th Edition
ISBN: 9780134758893
About This Book
"Wordsmith: A Guide to Paragraphs & Short Essays" is a comprehensive textbook designed for students and educators in the field of composition and writing. This seventh edition, published in 2018 by Pearson, offers a detailed exploration of paragraph structure and short essay writing principles. It is a go-to resource for those looking to improve their writing skills, particularly in the areas of paragraph development and short essay composition.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory composition and writing courses at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of effective paragraph writing and short essay composition, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of writing principles.
History and Editions
The seventh edition of "Wordsmith" has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on effective writing techniques. This edition includes detailed updates on paragraph structure, essay organization, and the five-paragraph essay format. It also includes a wealth of examples with detailed, conceptual explanations, building a strong foundation in writing before asking students to apply what they've learned.
Author and Other Works
Pamela Arlov is the author of "Wordsmith: A Guide to Paragraphs & Short Essays." Pamela Arlov is known for her clear and concise writing style, which makes complex writing concepts accessible to students of all levels. This book is part of a series that aims to provide students with practical tools for improving their writing skills.
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Readings by Rhetorical Mode
Readings by Subject
Preface
Updates to the Seventh Edition
PART 1: COMPOSITION
1. The Writing Process
2. Preparing to Write
3. Writing Paragraphs: Direction
4. Writing Paragraphs: Support
5. Writing Paragraphs: Unity and Coherence
6. Revising, Proofreading, and Formatting
7. Showing and Telling: Description, Narration, and Example
8. Limiting and Ordering: Definition, Classification, and Process
9. Examining Logical Connections: Comparison-Contrast, Cause-Effect, and Argument
10. Writing an Essay
11. Writing Summary Reports
PART 2: GRAMMAR
12. Verbs and Subjects
13. Subject-Verb Agreement
14. Verb Shifts
15. Coordination and Subordination
16. Run-on Sentences
17. Sentence Fragments
18. Pronoun Case
19. Pronoun Agreement, Reference, and Point of View
20. Adjectives, Adverbs, and Articles
21. Parallel Structure
22. Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
23. Capital Letters
24. Words Commonly Confused
25. Word Choice
26. Commas
27. Other Punctuation
28. Apostrophes
PART 3: READINGS
Reading at the College Level
Action Hero, Rulon Openshaw
Simplicity, William Zinsser
Running Through the Dark, Jennifer Sinor
Setting Boundaries, Cara DiMarco
Crossing Invisible Lines, Eugenia Vela
Don’t Blame Me! The New “Culture of Victimization”, John J. Macionis
White Lies, Erin Murphy
Warning: This Is a Rights-Free Workplace, Barbara Ehrenreich
Civil Rights, Caroline Miller
Conversational Ballgames, Nancy Masterton Sakamoto
Two Ways of Seeing a River, Mark Twain
Credits
Index
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