| Description |
295 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Note |
Previously published: 2014. |
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ISBN reused for multiple editions. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 286-287) and index. |
| Contents |
Part I. Idea-generation strategies. Getting started and developing your ideas -- Part II. Composing your essay. Your ideas -- Breaking down the essay -- Their ideas -- Pre-research -- Research -- Post-research -- Part III. Polishing your essay. Revising and editing your essay -- Punctuation and mechanics -- Part IV. Making the grade. The psychology of grading and scoring -- Suggested further reading -- Appendix A: essay-writing timelines -- Appendix B: sample student essay with instructor comments -- Appendix C: sample essay prompts -- Appendix D: a sample grading rubric. |
| Summary |
This book offers practical strategies to help you: write any type of college paper, including term papers, essays, creative assignments, and more; improve your writing through the process of brainstorming and organizing ideas, researching like a pro, structuring and drafting your paper, and polishing your writing; master the nuts and bolts by avoiding common mistakes in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; stay organized and on schedule with timelines tailored to a variety of papers; and take it to the next level with advice on writing effectively after graduation and on the job. |
| Subject |
English language -- Rhetoric.
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English language -- Grammar.
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Academic writing.
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Report writing.
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Academic writing. (OCoLC)fst00795090
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English language -- Grammar.
(OCoLC)fst00911209
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English language -- Rhetoric.
(OCoLC)fst00911581
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Report writing. (OCoLC)fst01094836
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals. (OCoLC)fst01423877
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Spine Title |
Essential writing skills for college and beyond |
| ISBN |
9781599637594 (paperback) |
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1599637596 (paperback) |
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