How To Write Great Essays [Paperback]

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Book Description

Publication Date: March 27, 2007 | Series: How to Write Great Essays

Every student needs to be able to write essays. How to Write Great Essays stresses the importance of clarity, word choice, and organization in essay writing. This book also helps readers build their knowledge of correct grammar and punctuation and familiarize them with editing, revising, and proofreading essays. Sample writing prompts and essays reinforce what students learn in this book.

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About the Author

LearningExpress writers are experts in test preparation questions. They are reading, writing, and math professionals from throughout the United States.

Lauren Starkey is a writer and editor with over ten years of experience in educational and reference works. She is also the author of Goof-Proof Business Writing and Goof-Proof College Admissions Essays.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Learningexpress, Llc; 1 edition (March 27, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157685521X
• ISBN-13: 978-1576855218
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #820,992 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars bad choice !, July 22, 2005

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William C. Klein (new jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How To Write Great Essays (Paperback)

been a teacher for over twenty years...have used the learning express...the titles are either great or poor...this offering is horrible...much too wordy and confusing...bought it here on amazon...there are much better book/workbooks by this publisher...don't purchase this one...you'll be dissatisfied...sorry L.E., this is a dog---don't waste your pocket money on this selection

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Right on Time!, July 8, 2005

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GermanLuftwaffe (Santo Domingo, DR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How To Write Great Essays (Paperback)

I've only had a week left until I had take my last SAT Practice test. I had no problems with any section on the SAT except the Essay. I never got passed a score of 3 on the Essays I wrote on previous SAT Practice tests and I was furious! I really wanted to get a higher score on the Essay before I take the Real Sat. Note: SAT Essay is graded 1-6 or 2-12.

So, I went to amazon.com saw the title of the book and ordered it. As soon as it arrived I read it and I still had a few days until I take the last practice test. The day before the practice I read the book again but I only reviewed the most important techniques, tips and advice on the book so I won't forget during test time.

The next day was Test time! I had full confidence in my self and knew I would write a "Great Essay" thanks to the techniques on this book. So, when the test started and we had to write the essay I quickly used the prewriting methods explained in the book and afterwards I used the Active Voice instead of the Passive Voice (explained in the book) and made the essay concise and to the point.

Furthermore, I also used the technique of surprising the reader explained in the book. Think about it.. the people who read and grade the essays have to go over hundreds and hundreds of essays a day. So it is an excellent idea to keep the reader amused and in other words keeping the reader wanting to know what's going to happen next in your astonishing essay.

After I finished my essay I quickly reviewed it again to correct any errors. A week later, I received my scores and I really expected to get a 4 out of 6 on the essay since I never got passed 3. Boy was I surprised I got a 5 out of 6 or 10 out of 12 on the essay and a Writing Section score of 630 which is a GOOD score.

Overall, this simple and to the point 115 page book did exactly what its title says and thanks to this book I know the perfect ingredients towards writing a Great SAT Essay.