<<< Newly Updated to conform to the 7th Ed. of MLA and the 6th Ed. of the APA >>> The College Guide to Essay Writing is designed to teach college-level writing skills. The book lays out a straight-forward, easy-to-comprehend, step-by-step process for writing college-level essays. The book is based on years of practical application and testing on a wide variety of students. The text is an effective learning tool for high school students preparing for college courses, for parents home-schooling their children, and for college students working to improve their writing skills. The College Guide to Essay Writing presents a variety of methods for discovering topics, creating thesis statements and outlines, planning and organizing an essay, and improving writing style. Coverage includes: topic selection, thesis statements, outlines, organizational strategies, style (paragraphs, voice, and language), grammar and mechanics, research, editing, and MLA and APA Documentation (including detailed instructions and 47 examples).
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Jill Rossiter, the author of The College Guide to Essay Writing, is a highly experienced and recognized expert in the field of English Composition. Her credentials include a BA in English Literature (Cum Laude) and an MA in English Literature (WSU). Jill has been involved in creating numerous conventional and online English learning systems for organizations as diverse as the Intensive English Institute, Independent Study in Idaho, and the University of Phoenix. She is a firm believer in keeping instructions simple, and has a straight-forward, easy-to-comprehend writing style that lends itself well to the process of becoming a good writer.
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Simple, concise helpfulness in essay writing,
This review is from: The College Guide to Essay Writing [ Updated 03/15/2010/] (Paperback)
In her book, "The College Guide to Essay Writing',Jill Rossiter begins by stating, "The ability to communicate effectively in writing is a vital skill."
How very true. Her book is masterful in solving the mysteries of lucent writing in a simple organized manner. Everything she recommends is worthwhile considering before putting pen to paper. "Know Your Audience" is an admonition that is important in writing as well as in speaking. She breaks down this topic, as she does the other topics, in an easy, understandable way. I wish I had this concise book when I was attempting to write when in college. It would have made writing a far richer and certainly a more pleasant experience. I strongly recommend this book. Harry Chinchinian M.S., M.D.
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I am using the book THE COLLEGE GUIDE TO ESSAY WRITING as a desk top handbook for reference while I am writing a book. It is helping me in getting organized for my writing.
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This text gives students practical information about writing in a step-by-step guide. Students will find the elements of the text accessible, clear, and relevant to their needs and interests. One of the most brilliant aspects of the text is the way it involves the students with their own essays--the text explains some element of writing, such as transitions, for example, and then allows students to check their understanding of transitions by answering questions about them using their own essay for content. Bravo to this author for her skillful explanations and student oriented approach to the basic writing text.
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- Moby-Dick, Second Edition (Norton Critical Editions) by Herman Melville on page 57, page 67, and page 70
- Moby Dick (Bibliotheque Des Grands Classiques)(Illustrated) (French Edition) by Melville on page 57, page 67, and page 70
- Moby Dick (Usborne Classics) by H Melville on page 57, page 67, and page 70
- Moby Dick (French Edition) by Herman Melville on page 57, page 67, and page 70
- The Norton Introduction to Literature, Shorter Eighth Edition by J. Paul Hunter on page 63, and page 72
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