A Practical Introduction to Writing Studies: A Workbook for Student Writers [Paperback]

J.K. Dennis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 29, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0976642913 | ISBN-13: 978-0976642916

Many students have a tough time finding success in their college writing courses. J.K. Dennis has found a solution to this problem. Dennis has created a practical workbook that will help students quickly improve their writing skills. For the first time, teachers, tutors, and home-schoolers have one book that addresses the three major areas of writing studies in English. Section I gives students an opportunity to explore and apply the basic elements of short fiction and poetry. Section II helps students develop an understanding of the role of memos, letters, and resumes in the workplace. Section III introduces students to the essay, basic research methods, documentation, and citation. This unique book also includes a handbook on grammar and punctuation, a reference bibliography, evaluation forms, and instructional notes. With more than 50 samples and practice assignments, Dennis’ book is a powerful supplementary teaching tool for those who are searching for better ways to teach writing.

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About the Author

Currently, J.K. Dennis is an assistant professor of English at Forest Park College in St. Louis, Missouri. He is the author of 9 Lessons for a Meaningful Life: Voices of Inspiration.

Product Details

• Paperback: 146 pages
• Publisher: Three House Publishing (July 29, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976642913
• ISBN-13: 978-0976642916
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,455,201 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An ideal introductory reference and workbook to the art of writing, May 8, 2006

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This review is from: A Practical Introduction to Writing Studies: A Workbook for Student Writers (Paperback)

A Practical Introduction To Writing Studies: A Workbook For Student Writers by J.K. Dennis (Forest Park College) is an ideal introductory reference and workbook to the art of writing. Featuring a range of individual texts for an evaluation and discussion providing students with a practical approach to learning how to write, A Practical Introduction To Writing Studies prepares them for success and discipline in written communications, acknowledges the students ability to participate in critical conversation and writing styles, recognizes the importance of helping students at all levels to learn on basic method for writing research papers and two of the more commonly used documentation formats, uses the Socratic method to expose students to the history, theory, and research throughout writing studies, and promotes the idea that writing studies is a structurally important and essential study for high school and college students. For its superbly presented workbook format, A Practical Introduction To Writing Studies is very strongly recommended for all students as a comprehensively informative guide to learning how to write effectively.