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This updated 2018 Classic Edition contains the original version of William Strunk's The Elements of Style, plus a variety of enhancements that make this book even more useful. It is now being used as a textbook in classes at University of Minnesota, University of Texas, UC Berkeley, and elsewhere. Generations of college students and writers have learned the basics of English grammar from this short book. It was rated "one of the 100 most influential...
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Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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"Writing is an important skill that kids use almost every day. The goal of the Write it Right series is to make kids writing experts. Writing a Book Report is full of tips and tricks to help kids turn in a winning book report, from making sense of the main ideas to formulating a strong conclusion. This book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, activities, and instructions" --
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Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
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Writing the story of one's life sounds like a daunting task, but it does not have to be. This warmhearted, encouraging guide helps readers record the events of their lives for family and friends. Excerpts from other writers work are included to exemplify and inspire. Provided are tips on intriguing topics to write about, foolproof tricks to jog your memory, ways to capture stories on paper without getting bogged down, ways to gather the facts at a...
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Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Writing is an important skill that kids use almost every day. The goal of the Write it Right series is to make kids writing experts. Writing a News Article is full of tips and tricks to help kids turn in a well-researched article, from finding what's current to creating captions and bylines.
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Capstone Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
2013.
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English
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This handy, engaging, and gently humorous guide tackles the important subject of sentence construction and is a perfect resource for teaching Common Core State Standards. It looks at a variety of topics, such as sentence types, clauses, and phrases, and shows how sentence structure can be used to convey complete ideas clearly in a range of text types and genres.
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Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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Offers information on writing a research paper or preparing a presentation, including how to create a convincing argument, support opinions using facts and figures from reliable sources, and edit and revise drafts of the work.
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Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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It's the evening before your research paper is due, and you're staring at an empty, white computer screen. The cursor is pulsing, the clock is ticking, and you're panicking. Sound familiar? It's a scenario that all young adults will face, and with it comes stress, dread, pessimism, and writer's block. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, four out of five students are not proficient writers. This book will teach young adults everything...
14) Reports
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Capstone Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
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This book looks at reports, examining what a report is and what its main elements are, before going on to provide tips and examples to help the reader write their own reports.
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Stenhouse Publishers
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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No matter where students' lives lead after graduation, one of the most essential tools we can teach them is how to comprehend, analyze, and respond to arguments. Students need to know how writers' and speakers' choices are shaped by elements of the rhetorical situation, including audience, occasion, and purpose. In Teaching Arguments, Jennifer Fletcher provides teachers with engaging classroom activities, writing prompts, graphic organizers, and student...
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Legend Business
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Breakdowns in communication are common enough, but when messages are put in writing, things can quickly go from bad to worse. A badly written message can return to haunt you; now or in the future. Business Writing offers proven, practical advice on how to put together a clear message in a manner that readers will want to read. It will help you recognize the dangers of poor writing, prepare and write an effective message fast, match your style to methods...
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Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
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This book will guide you through the process of writing about topics such as animals, science discoveries, historical events, people, and much more. You'll learn how to choose a solid subject, perform research, organize facts, and get your first words on paper. You'll also find inspirational quotes from experienced writers and helpful writing exercises.
20) The American way of writing: how to communicate like a native at school, at work, and on the road
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Praeger, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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"This book explains the uniquely American cultural references that appear in American English for students and professionals to increase their written command of the language." --
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