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The writer's workplace with readings : building college writing skills / Sandra Scarry, John Scarry.

By: Scarry, Sandra, 1946-Contributor(s): Scarry, JohnMaterial type: TextTextPublication details: Boston, Mass : Thomson/Wadsworth, c2008. Edition: 6th edDescription: xxx, 642p.+various pagings : col. ill. ; 28cmISBN: 1413030688; 9781413030686Subject(s): English language -- Problems, exercises, etc -- Rhetoric | English language . -- Problems, exercises, etc -- Grammar | Report writing . -- Problems, exercises, etc | College readersLOC classification: PE1413 | .S362 2008
Contents:
pt. 1. An invitation to writing -- 1. Gathering ideas for writing -- 2. Recognizing the elements of good writing -- pt. 2. Creating effective sentences -- 3. Finding subjects and verbs in simple sentences -- 4. Making subjects and verbs agree -- 5. Understanding fragments and phrases -- 6. Combining sentences using three options for coordination -- 7. Combining sentences using subordination -- 8. Correcting fragments and run-ons -- 9. Choosing correct pronouns -- 10. Working with adjectives, adverbs, and parallel structure -- 11. Practicing irregular verbs -- 12. Mastering verb tenses -- 13. Using correct capitalization and punctuation -- pt. 3. Understanding the power of words -- 14. Choosing words that work -- 15. Paying attention to look-alikes and sound alikes -- pt. 4. Creating effective paragraphs -- 16. Working with paragraphs : topic sentences and controlling ideas -- 17. Working with paragraphs : supporting details -- 18. Developing paragraphs : illustration -- 19. Developing paragraphs : narration -- 20. Developing paragraphs : description -- 21. Developing paragraphs : process analysis -- 22. Developing paragraphs : comparison/contrast -- 23. Developing paragraphs : cause and effect -- 24. Developing paragraphs : definition and classification -- pt. 5. Structuring the college essay -- 25. Moving from the paragraph to the essay -- 26. Following the progress of a student essay -- 27. Writing an essay using examples, illustrations, or anecdotes -- 28. Writing an essay using narration -- 29. Writing an essay using process analysis -- 30. Writing an essay using comparison/contrast -- 31. Writing an essay using persuasion -- 32. Other college writing : the research paper and the essay exam -- pt. 6. Further readings for the college writer -- Appendix A. Reference guide for the ESOL student -- Appendix B. Parts of speech -- Appendix C. Irregular verbs -- Appendix D. Spelling -- Appendix E. Transitions -- Answer key to practices and selected exercises
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Includes index.

pt. 1. An invitation to writing -- 1. Gathering ideas for writing -- 2. Recognizing the elements of good writing -- pt. 2. Creating effective sentences -- 3. Finding subjects and verbs in simple sentences -- 4. Making subjects and verbs agree -- 5. Understanding fragments and phrases -- 6. Combining sentences using three options for coordination -- 7. Combining sentences using subordination -- 8. Correcting fragments and run-ons -- 9. Choosing correct pronouns -- 10. Working with adjectives, adverbs, and parallel structure -- 11. Practicing irregular verbs -- 12. Mastering verb tenses -- 13. Using correct capitalization and punctuation -- pt. 3. Understanding the power of words -- 14. Choosing words that work -- 15. Paying attention to look-alikes and sound alikes -- pt. 4. Creating effective paragraphs -- 16. Working with paragraphs : topic sentences and controlling ideas -- 17. Working with paragraphs : supporting details -- 18. Developing paragraphs : illustration -- 19. Developing paragraphs : narration -- 20. Developing paragraphs : description -- 21. Developing paragraphs : process analysis -- 22. Developing paragraphs : comparison/contrast -- 23. Developing paragraphs : cause and effect -- 24. Developing paragraphs : definition and classification -- pt. 5. Structuring the college essay -- 25. Moving from the paragraph to the essay -- 26. Following the progress of a student essay -- 27. Writing an essay using examples, illustrations, or anecdotes -- 28. Writing an essay using narration -- 29. Writing an essay using process analysis -- 30. Writing an essay using comparison/contrast -- 31. Writing an essay using persuasion -- 32. Other college writing : the research paper and the essay exam -- pt. 6. Further readings for the college writer -- Appendix A. Reference guide for the ESOL student -- Appendix B. Parts of speech -- Appendix C. Irregular verbs -- Appendix D. Spelling -- Appendix E. Transitions -- Answer key to practices and selected exercises

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