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Better Writing Right Now! [Paperback]

Francine D. Galko (Author)

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Series: Career Development-General Learning | Publication Date: January 16, 2002

Writing skills are essential in today's classrooms and workplaces. "Better Writing Right Now: Using Words to Your Advantage helps you develop your writing abilities and communicate more effectively, improving your performance in school while preparing you for the workplace. A step-by-step approach to the writing process teaches you to focus your writing and engage your reader, whether it's a friend, a teacher, or a supervisor or coworker.

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Paperback: 226 pages
Publisher: Learning Express (NY); 2nd edition (January 16, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1576854027
ISBN-13: 978-1576854020
Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,302,976 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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