The Writer’s Workplace with Readings

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ISBN: 9781413002478 | 1413002471
Cover: Spiral Bound
Copyright: 6/25/2004

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Presented in a clear and visually appealing fashion, THE WRITER'S WORKPLACE breaks down the difficult writing concepts into easy to read, step-by-step explanations. All elements of writing, from grammar through the writing process, are covered in this text making it the most comprehensive yet easiest book on the market for the beginning writing student.

An invitation To Writing
Gathering Ideas for Writing
Recognizing the Elements of Good Writing
Creating Effective Sentences
Finding Subjects and Verbs in Simple Sentences
Making Subjects and Verbs Agree
Understanding Fragments and Phrases
Combining Sentences Using the Three Options for Coordination
Combining Sentences Using Subordination
Correcting Fragments and Run-Ons
Choosing Correct Pronouns
Working with Adjectives, Adverbs and Parallel Structure
Practicing Irregular Verbs
Mastering Verb Tenses
Using Correct Capitalization and Punctuation
Understanding the Power Of Words
Choosing Words that Work
Paying Attention to Look-Alikes and Sound-Alikes
Creating Effective Paragraphs
Working with Paragraphs: Topic Sentences and Controlling Ideas
Working with Paragraphs: Supporting Details
Developing Paragraphs: Illustration
Developing Paragraphs: Narration
Developing Paragraphs: Description
Developing Paragraphs: Process
Developing Paragraphs: Comparison/Contrast
Developing Paragraphs: Cause and Effect
Developing Paragraphs: Definition, Classification
Structuring the College Essay
Moving from the Paragraph to the Essay
Watching a Student Essay Take Form
Writing an Essay Using Examples, Illustrations, or Anecdotes. *Professional Essay: Harold Krents, "Darkness at Noon."
Writing an Essay Using Narration. *Professional Essay: Langston Hughes, "Salvation."
Writing an Essay Using Process. Professional Essay: Richard Koonce, "How to Ace a Job Interview."
Writing an Essay Using Comparison/Contrast. *Professional Essay: Dave Barry, "The Ugly Truth About Beauty."
Writing an Essay Using Persuasion. *Professional Essay: Dr. Howard Kaplan, "It?s Time We Helped Patients Die." Professional Essay: Roxana Robinson, "Censorship or Common Sense?"
Other College Writing: The Research Paper and the Essay Exam. Part
Further Readings for the College Writer
Strategies for the Active Reader (This is an introduction by John Scarry)
"Summer Reading."
"My Daughter Smokes."
"The Paterson Public Library."
"Sleepless in El Paso."
"America?s Gambling Craze."
"Freewriting."
"Neat People vs. Sloppy People."
"Dream Houses."
"Requiem for the Champ."
"What Is Intelligence, Anyway."
"The Plot Against People."
"The Changing American Family."
"No Comprendo."
"Why Don?t These Women Just Leave?"
"Should Women Go Into Combat?"
"Media Violence Causes Teen Violence."
Appendices
Reference Guide for the ESL Student
Parts of Speech
Irregular Verbs
Spelling
Transitions
A Guide to Online Resources for Writers
Answers to Odd-numbered Grammar Exercise Questions
Answer Key to Practices and Selected Exercises
Index
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