Along These Lines: Writing Paragraphs and Essays (with MyWritingLab Student Access Code Card)

Author:   John Sheridan Biays ,  Carol Wershoven
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Edition:   5th edition
ISBN:  

9780205669929


Pages:   688
Publication Date:   13 January 2010
Format:   Mixed media product
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Along These Lines: Writing Paragraphs and Essays (with MyWritingLab Student Access Code Card)


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In Along These Lines, authors John Sheridan Biays and Carol Wershoven prepare students for the writing expectations of future courses by providing thorough, step-by-step instruction for key topics: the writing process, grammar, and research. The authors' conversational tone and variety of writing activities, such as peer review and collaborative exercises, make Along These Lines upbeat and interesting for students as they hone their writing skills.

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Author:   John Sheridan Biays ,  Carol Wershoven
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Longman Inc
Edition:   5th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   1.347kg
ISBN:  

9780205669929


ISBN 10:   0205669921
Pages:   688
Publication Date:   13 January 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

PART I: WRITING IN STAGES: THE PROCESS APPROACH 1. Writing a Paragraph 2. Illustration 3. Description 4. Narration 5. Process 6. Comparison and Contrast 7. Classification 8. Definition 9. Cause and Effect 10. Argument 11. Writing an Essay 12. Different Essay Patterns 13. Writing from Reading 14. Using Research to Strengthen Essays PART II: GRAMMAR FOR WRITERS 15. The Simple Sentence 16. Beyond the Simple Sentence: Coordination 17. Avoiding Run-On Sentences and Comma Splices 18. Beyond the Simple Sentence: Subordination 19. Avoiding Sentence Fragments 20. Using Parallelism in Sentences 21. Using Adjectives and Adverbs 22. Correcting Problems with Modifiers 23. Using Verbs Correctly 24. More on Verbs: Consistency and Voice 25. Making Subjects and Verbs Agree 26. Using Pronouns Correctly: Agreement and Reference 27. Using Pronouns Correctly: Consistency and Case 28. Punctuation: The Basics 29. Other Punctuation and Mechanics 30. Spelling 31. Words that Sound Alike/Look Alike 32. Word Choice 33. Sentence Variety PART IV: READINGS FOR WRITERS ESL APPENDIX: GRAMMAR PRACTICE FOR NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKING STUDENTS

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