Writing Clear Paragraphs
6th Edition
Published on 31. August 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-0-13-646571-3 (ISBN)
Description
For paragraph to essay level courses in Development English. This classic text/workbook helps students prepare for other writing courses. Using a clear, informal, light-hearted narrative and intensive practice, it guides students through the process of organizing a paragraph, structuring its sentences, and choosing effective wording and punctuation.
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Robert B. Donald | James D. Moore | Betty Richmond Morrow
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Content
1. The Paragraph.
Organization of a Paragraph. Topic Sentence. Body. Conclusion. Sentences. Words.
2. Narrating.
What is a Narrative? Organization of a Narrative Paragraph. Topic Sentence. Body. Conclusion. Sentences. Words.
3. Describing.
The Uses of Description. Objective vs. Subjective Description. Organization. Sentences. Words.
4. Explaining a Process.
Organization. Sentences. Words.
5. Explaining with Examples.
Organization. Conclusion. Sentences. Words.
6. Comparing or Contrasting.
Organization. Body. Sentences. Words.
7. Classifying.
Organization. Sentences. Words.
8. Defining.
Organization. Structure. Sentences. Words.
9. From Paragraph to Essay.
Introduction. Body.
10. Persuading.
Purpose of Persuasion. Types of Persuasion. Organization. Assignment. The Persuasive Essay. Words.
Sources.
Index of Exercises.
Index.
Organization of a Paragraph. Topic Sentence. Body. Conclusion. Sentences. Words.
2. Narrating.
What is a Narrative? Organization of a Narrative Paragraph. Topic Sentence. Body. Conclusion. Sentences. Words.
3. Describing.
The Uses of Description. Objective vs. Subjective Description. Organization. Sentences. Words.
4. Explaining a Process.
Organization. Sentences. Words.
5. Explaining with Examples.
Organization. Conclusion. Sentences. Words.
6. Comparing or Contrasting.
Organization. Body. Sentences. Words.
7. Classifying.
Organization. Sentences. Words.
8. Defining.
Organization. Structure. Sentences. Words.
9. From Paragraph to Essay.
Introduction. Body.
10. Persuading.
Purpose of Persuasion. Types of Persuasion. Organization. Assignment. The Persuasive Essay. Words.
Sources.
Index of Exercises.
Index.