
Writing Clear Paragraphs
Pearson (Publisher)
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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Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
576 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-646571-3 (9780136465713)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Robert B. Donald | James D. Moore | Betty Richmond Morrow
Writing Clear Paragraphs
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01/1995
5th Edition
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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.