Along These Lines
Writing Paragraphs and Essays (with MyWritingLab with Pearson eText Student Access Code Card)
6th Edition
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-0-205-25121-6 (ISBN)
Description
In Along These Lines, authors John Sheridan Biays and Carol Wershoven prepare students for the writing expectations of future courses by providing thorough, step-by-step instruction for key topics: the writing process, grammar, and research. The authors' conversational tone and variety of writing activities, such as peer review and collaborative exercises, make Along These Lines upbeat and interesting for students as they hone their writing skills.
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Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New Jersey
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Adult education
ISBN-13
978-0-205-25121-6 (9780205251216)
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John Sheridan Biays | Carol Wershoven
Along These Lines
Writing Paragraphs and Essays Plus MyWritingLab with eText -- Access Card Package
Book
06/2012
6th Edition
Longman Inc
€98.46
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Content
1. Writing a Paragraph
2. Illustration
3. Description
4. Narration
5. Process
6. Comparison and Contrast
7. Classification
8. Definition
9. Cause and Effect
10. Argument
11. Writing an Essay
12. Different Essay Patterns: Part One
13. Different Essay Patterns: Part Two
14. Using Research to Strengthen Essays
15. The Simple Sentence
16. Beyond the Simple Sentence: Coordination
17. Avoiding Run-On Sentences and Comma Splices
18. Beyond the Simple Sentence: Subordination
19. Avoiding Sentence Fragments
20. Using Parallelism in Sentences
21. Using Adjectives and Adverbs
22. Correcting Problems with Modifiers
23. Using Verbs Correctly: Standard Verb Forms, Irregular Verbs, Consistency, and Voice
24. Making Subjects and Verbs Agree
25. Using Pronouns Correctly: Agreement and Reference
26. Using Pronouns Correctly: Consistency and Case
27. Punctuation
28. Spelling
29. Words That Sound Alike/Look Alike
30. Word Choice
31. Sentence Variety
APPENDIX: READINGS FOR WRITERS
2. Illustration
3. Description
4. Narration
5. Process
6. Comparison and Contrast
7. Classification
8. Definition
9. Cause and Effect
10. Argument
11. Writing an Essay
12. Different Essay Patterns: Part One
13. Different Essay Patterns: Part Two
14. Using Research to Strengthen Essays
15. The Simple Sentence
16. Beyond the Simple Sentence: Coordination
17. Avoiding Run-On Sentences and Comma Splices
18. Beyond the Simple Sentence: Subordination
19. Avoiding Sentence Fragments
20. Using Parallelism in Sentences
21. Using Adjectives and Adverbs
22. Correcting Problems with Modifiers
23. Using Verbs Correctly: Standard Verb Forms, Irregular Verbs, Consistency, and Voice
24. Making Subjects and Verbs Agree
25. Using Pronouns Correctly: Agreement and Reference
26. Using Pronouns Correctly: Consistency and Case
27. Punctuation
28. Spelling
29. Words That Sound Alike/Look Alike
30. Word Choice
31. Sentence Variety
APPENDIX: READINGS FOR WRITERS