
Along These Lines
Writing Sentences and Paragraphs
Pearson (Publisher)
7th Edition
Published on 9. April 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-13-476784-0 (ISBN)
Description
For courses in College Developmental Writing.
Effective writers are effective learners
Clear, effective writing is an increasingly important skill in today's world. With its intensive coverage of the writing process, Along These Lines: Writing Sentences and Paragraphs, 7th Edition, helps developing writers acquire and improve their skills to become more effective writers - and more effective learners. Biays and Wershoven guide readers, step by step, through the writing process with in?-depth instruction on grammar, paragraph construction, and short essays.
Each chapter offers numerous individual and collaborative exercises, along with contextualized practical writing applications - such as workplace writing, personal writing, and classroom?-centered academic material. This book also includes a chapter on "Writing from Reading" that demonstrates how writing and reading are interconnected processes. Encouraging critical thinking and personal engagement, the authors provide invaluable resources, interactive exercises, and continual reinforcement to give writers a solid foundation for future success.
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Effective writers are effective learners
Clear, effective writing is an increasingly important skill in today's world. With its intensive coverage of the writing process, Along These Lines: Writing Sentences and Paragraphs, 7th Edition, helps developing writers acquire and improve their skills to become more effective writers - and more effective learners. Biays and Wershoven guide readers, step by step, through the writing process with in?-depth instruction on grammar, paragraph construction, and short essays.
Each chapter offers numerous individual and collaborative exercises, along with contextualized practical writing applications - such as workplace writing, personal writing, and classroom?-centered academic material. This book also includes a chapter on "Writing from Reading" that demonstrates how writing and reading are interconnected processes. Encouraging critical thinking and personal engagement, the authors provide invaluable resources, interactive exercises, and continual reinforcement to give writers a solid foundation for future success.
Reach every student by pairing the loose-leaf version of this text with MyLab Writing
MyLab (TM) is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. When students enter your developmental writing course with varying skill levels, MyLab can help you identify which students need extra support and provide them targeted practice and instruction outside of class.
Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Writing does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Writing, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.
If you would like to purchase both the loose-leaf version of the text and MyLab Writing, search for:
0134984439/ 9780134984438 Along These Lines: Writing Sentences and Paragraphs, Books a la Carte Plus MyLab Writing with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 7/e
Package consists of:
0134808460 / 9780134808468 MyLab Writing with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Along These Lines: Writing Sentences and Paragraphs, 7/e
0134782461 / 9780134782461 Along These Lines: Writing Sentences and Paragraphs, Books a la Carte edition, 7/e
More details
Edition
7th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
862 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-476784-0 (9780134767840)
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Other editions
Previous edition

John Biays | Carol Wershoven
Along These Lines
Writing Sentences and Paragraphs with Writing from Reading Strategies Plus Mylab Writing with Pearson Etext -- Access Card Package
Other
12/2014
6th Edition
Pearson
€143.23
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Content
PART 1 - SENTENCE-LEVEL SKILLS: GRAMMAR FOR WRITERS
1. The Simple Sentence
2. Beyond the Simple Sentence: Coordination
3. Avoiding Run-on Sentences and Comma Splices
4. Beyond the Simple Sentence: Subordination
5. Combining Sentences: A Review of Your Options
6. Avoiding Sentence Fragments
7. Using Parallelism in Sentences
8. Using Adjectives and Adverbs
9. Correcting Problems with Modifiers
10. Verbs: The Present Tense
11. Verbs: The Past Tense
12. Verbs: Consistency and Voice
13. Making Subjects and Verbs Agree
14. Using Pronouns Correctly: Agreement and Reference
15. Using Pronouns Correctly: Consistency and Case
16. Punctuation
17. Spelling
18. Words That Sound Alike/Look Alike
19. Using Prepositions Correctly
PART 2 - WRITING IN STAGES: THE PROCESS APPROACH
20. Writing a Paragraph: Prewriting
21. Writing a Paragraph: Planning
22. Writing a Paragraph: Drafting and Revising
23. Writing a Paragraph: Editing and Proofreading
24. Writing a Narrative Paragraph
25. Writing a Descriptive Paragraph
26. Writing an Illustration Paragraph
27. Writing a Process Paragraph
28. Moving from Paragraphs to Essays
29. Writing from Reading
Appendix. Readings for Writers
Appendix. Basics of College Research
1. The Simple Sentence
2. Beyond the Simple Sentence: Coordination
3. Avoiding Run-on Sentences and Comma Splices
4. Beyond the Simple Sentence: Subordination
5. Combining Sentences: A Review of Your Options
6. Avoiding Sentence Fragments
7. Using Parallelism in Sentences
8. Using Adjectives and Adverbs
9. Correcting Problems with Modifiers
10. Verbs: The Present Tense
11. Verbs: The Past Tense
12. Verbs: Consistency and Voice
13. Making Subjects and Verbs Agree
14. Using Pronouns Correctly: Agreement and Reference
15. Using Pronouns Correctly: Consistency and Case
16. Punctuation
17. Spelling
18. Words That Sound Alike/Look Alike
19. Using Prepositions Correctly
PART 2 - WRITING IN STAGES: THE PROCESS APPROACH
20. Writing a Paragraph: Prewriting
21. Writing a Paragraph: Planning
22. Writing a Paragraph: Drafting and Revising
23. Writing a Paragraph: Editing and Proofreading
24. Writing a Narrative Paragraph
25. Writing a Descriptive Paragraph
26. Writing an Illustration Paragraph
27. Writing a Process Paragraph
28. Moving from Paragraphs to Essays
29. Writing from Reading
Appendix. Readings for Writers
Appendix. Basics of College Research