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The essentials of writing : ten core concepts / Robert Yagelski, University at Albany, State University of New York.

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Australia : Cengage Learning, c2015. Description: xix, 334 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781285442990
  • 1285442997
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • PE1408   Y1 2015
Online resources:
Contents:
Brief contents 1 Why we write -- 2 Ten core concepts for effective writing -- 3 The ten core concepts in action -- 4 A student writer applies the core concepts -- 5 Working with ideas and information -- 6 Designing documents -- 7 Finding source material -- 8 Evaluating sources -- 9 Using source material -- 10 Citing sources using MLA style -- 11 Citing sources using APA style -- 12 Avoiding common problems in style, grammar, and usage.
Summary: The Essentials of Writing: Ten Core Concepts emphasizes what you really need to learn to become an effective writer. The book offers step-by-step guidance and practice in applying ten core concepts to different types of writing. The concepts are not rules to memorize or directions to follow—they are insights that you can use to your advantage. If you incorporate these insights into your writing process, you will become a better writer, no matter what kind writing you are doing.
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Books Books Ladislao N. Diwa Memorial Library Reserve Section Non-fiction RUS PE1408 Y1 2015 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Room use only 77418 00077618

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Brief contents 1 Why we write -- 2 Ten core concepts for effective writing -- 3 The ten core concepts in action -- 4 A student writer applies the core concepts -- 5 Working with ideas and information -- 6 Designing documents -- 7 Finding source material -- 8 Evaluating sources -- 9 Using source material -- 10 Citing sources using MLA style -- 11 Citing sources using APA style -- 12 Avoiding common problems in style, grammar, and usage.

The Essentials of Writing: Ten Core Concepts emphasizes what you really need to learn to become an effective writer. The book offers step-by-step guidance and practice in applying ten core concepts to different types of writing. The concepts are not rules to memorize or directions to follow—they are insights that you can use to your advantage. If you incorporate these insights into your writing process, you will become a better writer, no matter what kind writing you are doing.

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