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Author:   William J. Kelly ,  Deborah L. Lawton
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Longman Inc
Edition:   6th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 26.90cm
Weight:   1.066kg
ISBN:  

9780205821440

ISBN 10:   0205821448
Publication Date:   30 April 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780321850324
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Brief ContentsPreface About the Authors PART I Starting Out Chapter 1 Ensuring Success in Writing Chapter 2 Generating Ideas through Prewriting Chapter 3 Composing: Creating a Draft Chapter 4 Refining and Polishing Your Draft PART 2 Using the Patterns of Paragraph Development Chapter 5 Narration Chapter 6 Description Chapter 7 Example Chapter 8 Process Chapter 9 Definition Chapter 10 Comparison and Contrast Chapter 11 Cause and Effect Chapter 12 Division and Classification Chapter 13 Argument PART 3 Moving On to the Essay Chapter 14 Developing an Essay Chapter 15 Examining Types of Essays Chapter 16 Adjusting Your Process: Timed Writing and Summaries PART 4 Developing Sentence Sense Chapter 17 The Sentence Chapter 18 Fragments Chapter 19 Subordination and Coordination Chapter 20 Comma Splices and Run-on Sentences PART 5 Understanding Subjects and Verbs Chapter 21 Subject-Verb Agreement Chapter 22 Basic Tenses for Regular Verbs Chapter 23 Irregular Verbs and Frequently Confused Verbs Chapter 24 Passive Voice, Additional Tenses, and Maintaining Consistency in Tense PART 6 Keeping Your Writing Correct Chapter 25 Nouns: Working Effectively with Words That Name Chapter 26 Pronouns: Understanding Case, Clear Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement, and Nonsexist Pronoun Usage Chapter 27 Adjectives, Adverbs, and Other Modifiers: Using Describing and Modifying Words Effectively Chapter 28 Parallelism: Presenting Related Items in a Similar Form Chapter 29 Spelling: Focusing on Correctness Chapter 30 CommasChapter 31 Other Punctuation and Capitalization PART 7 Connecting: Responding to Reading Appendix Tips for ESL Writers Rhetorical Index Credits Index Detailed Contents Preface About the Authors PART I Starting Out Chapter 1 Ensuring Success in Writing Overview: Understanding the Importance of Good Writing Skills Recognizing the Stages of the Writing Process Understanding the Dynamics of Writing Focusing on the Reader Examining the Purpose behind Your Writing Understanding the Important Relationship between Writing and Reading Recap Ensuring Success in Writing Chapter 2 Generating Ideas through Prewriting Overview: Seeing Prewriting as a Way to Explore Ideas Understanding Prewriting Freewriting Brainstorming Clustering Branching Idea Mapping Maintaining a Journal Recap Generating Ideas through Prewriting Chapter 3 Composing: Creating a Draft Overview: Understanding Composing Recognizing the Structure of a Paragraph Identifying an Effective Topic Writing a Clear, Specific Topic Sentence Providing the Best Support for the Topic Sentence Deciding on the Most Effective Arrangement Making Your Material Reader Centered Using a Reader Evaluation Checklist Developing a Complete Draft Recap Composing: Creating a Draft Chapter 4 Refining and Polishing Your Draft Overview: Understanding the Revising Stage Reassessing: Re-seeing Your Work Maintaining Unity Providing Coherence Transition Organizing Sentences Effectively Choosing Effective Language Keeping Your Writing SpecificKeeping Your Writing Concise Getting Feedback from an Objective Reader Redrafting Acknowledging Your Sources MLA Format APA Format Editing Developing a Personal Proofreading System Using Computer Tools to Your Advantage Examining a Revised Draft Recap Refining and Polishing Your Draft Portfolio 1 PART 2 Using the Patterns of Paragraph Development Chapter 5 Narration Overview: Understanding the Modes, Purposes, and Importance of Telling Your Story Writing a Clear Topic Sentence That Establishes a Context Relying on Chronological Order Choosing the Most Effective Point of View Providing a Thorough Presentation Providing Transition for Narrative Paragraphs Recap Narration Chapter 6 Description Overview: Creating a Picture in Words Previewing the Focus of Description through the Topic Sentence Using Sensory Details Relying on Objective and Subjective Description Using Spatial Order Providing Transition for Description Paragraphs Recap Description Chapter 7 Example Overview: Illustrating Your Point Providing a Topic Sentence That States the Point You Will Illustrate Providing Specific Examples Ensuring That Your Examples Are Relevant Providing an Effective Presentation Providing Transition for Example Paragraphs Recap Example Chapter 8 Process Overview: Explaining How It Happens or How to Do It Including a Topic Sentence That Clearly States the Process Using the Imperative Mood: You Dividing the Process into Simple, Logical Steps Relying on Linear Order Providing Transition for Process Paragraphs Recap Process Chapter 9 Definition Overview: Making Meaning Crystal Clear Providing a Topic Sentence That Highlights the Term to Be Defined Understanding the Pattern of an Effective Definition Recognizing the Full Effect of the Term Defined Enhancing Definition through Synonyms, Negation, and Etymology Providing Transition for Definition Paragraphs Recap Definition Chapter 10 Comparison and Contrast Overview: Expressing Similarities and Differences Providing a Topic Sentence That Specifies Both Subjects and Indicates the Focus Establishing Your Basis for Comparison Providing a Thorough and Specific Presentation Arranging Your Ideas Effectively Providing Transition for Comparison and Contrast Paragraphs Recap Comparison and Contrast Chapter 11 Cause and Effect Overview: Explaining Reasons and Consequences Providing a Topic Sentence That Focuses on Cause and Effect Distinguishing between Direct and Related Causes and Effects Avoiding Oversimplification of Causes and Effects Providing an Effective Arrangement Providing Transition for Cause and Effect Paragraphs Recap Cause and Effect Chapter 12 Division and Classification Overview: Analyzing the Whole in Terms of the Parts Specifying Scope and Emphasis through a Topic Sentence Establishing a Logical Method of Analysis Maintaining a Consistent Presentation Using Distinct and Complete Groupings Providing Transition for Division and Classification Paragraphs Recap Division and Classification Chapter 13 Argument Overview: Understanding Persuasion Providing a Topic Sentence That Expresses a Clear Stance on the Issue Developing Sufficient Support through Sound Reasons Using a Reasonable, Convincing Tone Using Sound Logic Arranging Your Support in Emphatic Order Providing Transition for Argument Paragraphs Recap Argument Portfolio 2 PART 3 Moving On to the Essay Chapter 14 Developing an Essay Overview: Understanding the Essay Understanding the Structure of an Essay The Introduction The Body The Conclusion Examining an Effective Essay Examining the Process of Writing an Essay Prewriting: Generating Ideas and Identifying a Manageable Focus Developing an Effective Thesis Composing Creating an Effective Introduction and Conclusion Introduction, Conclusion, Understanding the Relationship between Topic Sentences and the Thesis, Developing a Solid First Draft Revising Re-assessing, Revising for Unity, Revising for Coherence, Revising for Effective Language, Seeking Help from an Objective Reader, Redrafting, Editing: Eliminating Errors Looking Again at the Final Draft Recap Developing an Essay Chapter 15 Examining Types of Essays Overview: Understanding How to Use the Modes to Develop Essays The Relationship between Your Purpose and the Modes Using Narration to Develop an Essay Examining a Narrative Essay Using Description to Develop an Essay Examining a Descriptive Essay Using Example to Develop an Essay Examining an Example Essay Using Process to Develop an Essay Examining a Process Essay Using Definition to Develop an Essay Examining a Definition Essay Using Comparison and Contrast to Develop an Essay Examining a Comparison and Contrast Essay Using Cause and Effect to Develop an Essay Examining a Cause and Effect Essay Using Division and Classification to Develop an Essay Examining a Division and Classification Essay Writing an Argument Essay Examining an Argument Essay Recap Examining Types of Essays Chapter 16 Adjusting Your Process: Timed Writing and Summaries Overview: Understanding How to Deal with the Pressure of Timed Writing Answering an Essay Question Effectively Preparation Active Reading * Effective Note-Taking Anticipation Rehearsal Drawing Up a Practice Question * Developing a Sample Essay Answer Completing a Writing Assessment Effectively Understanding the Five-Paragraph Essay Examining a Sample Writing Assessment Writing an Effective Summary Examining the Summarizing Process of Preparing a Summary Quick Study: Student Example Recap Adjusting Your Process: Timed Writing and Summaries Portfolio 3 PART 4 Developing Sentence Sense Chapter 17 The Sentence Overview: Understanding Sentence Basics Understanding Verbs Recognizing Subjects Quick Study: Student Example Chapter Quick Check: Sentence Basics Summary Exercise: Sentence Basics Recap The SentenceChapter 18 Fragments Overview: Recognizing and Writing Complete Sentences Correcting Fragments with Missing Subjects or Verbs Correcting Phrase Fragments Correcting Subordinate Clause Fragments Correcting Appositive Fragments Quick Study: Student Example Chapter Quick Check: Fragments Summary Exercise: Fragments Recap Fragments Chapter 19 Subordination and Coordination Overview: Combining Clauses for Sentence Diversity Using Subordination Using Coordination Achieving Coordination by Using Coordinating Conjunctions Achieving Coordination by Using Semicolons Quick Study: Student Example Chapter Quick Check: Subordination and Coordination Summary Exercise: Subordination and Coordination Recap Subordination and Coordination Chapter 20 Comma Splices and Run-on Sentences Overview: Understanding Comma Splices and Run-on Sentences Identifying Comma Splices and Run-on Sentences Correcting Comma Splices and Run-ons by Using Coordinating Conjunctions Correcting Comma Splices and Run-ons by Using Subordinating Conjunctions Correcting Comma Splices and Run-ons by Using Semicolons Correcting Comma Splices and Run-ons by Using Periods Quick Study: Student Example Chapter Quick Check: Comma Splices and Run-on Sentences Summary Exercise: Comma Splices and Run-on Sentences Recap Comma Splices and Run-on Sentences Portfolio 4 PART 5 Understanding Subjects and Verbs Chapter 21 Subject-Verb Agreement Overview: Understanding Subject-Verb Agreement Avoiding Agreement Errors When the Subject Follows the Verb Avoiding Agreement Errors When Words Come between the Subject and Verb Avoiding Agreement Errors with Indefinite Pronouns Avoiding Agreement Errors from Other Causes When the Subject Is Compound When the Subject Is a Collective Noun or Is Introduced by a Cue Word When The Subject Is a Singular Word Ending in -s, a Word Referring to an Amount, or a Word That Has the Same Singular and Plural Form Quick Study: Student Example Chapter Quick Check: Mastering Subject-Verb Agreement Summary Exercise: Mastering Subject-Verb Agreement Recap Subject-Verb Agreement Chapter 22 Basic Tenses for Regular Verbs Overview: Understanding Tense Using the Simple Present, Simple Future, and Simple Past Tenses Using the Perfect Tenses Quick Study: Student Example 353Chapter Quick Check: Working with Basic Verb Tenses Summary Exercise: Working with Basic Verb Tenses Recap Basic Tenses for Regular Verbs Chapter 23 Irregular Verbs and Frequently Confused Verbs Overview: Understanding Irregular Verbs and Other Verb Problems Identifying Irregular Verbs Working with Forms of To Be Choosing between Can and Could and between Will and Would Quick Study: Student Example Chapter Quick Check: Eliminating Problems with Irregular Verbs and Can and Could and Will and Would Summary Exercise: Eliminating Problems with Irregular Verbs and Can and Could and Will and Would Recap Irregular Verbs and Frequently Confused Verbs Chapter 24 Passive Voice, Additional Tenses, and Maintaining Consistency in Tense Overview: Understanding Additional Elements of Verb Use Forming the Passive and Active Voice Using the Progressive and Perfect Progressive Tenses The Progressive Tenses The Perfect Progressive Tenses Maintaining Consistency in Tense Quick Study: Student Example Chapter Quick Check: Mastering Voice, Progressive and Perfect Progressive Tenses, and Consistency in Verb Tense Summary Exercise: Mastering Voice, Progressive and Perfect Progressive Tenses, and Consistency in Verb Tense Recap Passive Voice, Additional Tenses, and Maintaining Consistency in Tense Portfolio 5 PART 6 Keeping Your Writing Correct Chapter 25 Nouns: Working Effectively with Words That Name Overview: Understanding Nouns Reviewing the Function and Form of Nouns Considering Singular Nouns Ending in -s, Collective Nouns, and Cue Words Chapter Quick Check: Working with Nouns Quick Study: Student Example Summary Exercise: Working with Nouns Recap Nouns: Working Effectively with Words That Name Chapter 26 Pronouns: Understanding Case, Clear Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement, and Nonsexist Pronoun Usage Overview: Choosing the Correct Pronoun Examining Pronoun Types Understanding and Applying Pronoun Case Maintaining Agreement in Number Maintaining Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns Maintaining Agreement with Demonstrative and Reflexive or Intensive Pronouns Maintaining Agreement with That, Who, and Which Clauses Keeping the Relationship between Pronoun and Antecedent Clear Avoiding Problems with Gender in Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Quick Study: Student Example Chapter Quick Check: Working with Pronouns Summary Exercise: Working with Pronouns Recap Pronouns: Understanding Case, Clear Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement, and Nonsexist Pronoun Usage Chapter 27 Adjectives, Adverbs, and Other Modifiers: Using Describing and Modifying Words Effectively Overview: Understanding the Roles of Adjectives and Adverbs Understanding Adjectives and Adverbs Creating Comparative and Superlative Forms of Adjectives and Adverbs Working with Confusing Pairs of Adjectives and Adverbs Avoiding Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers Avoiding Double Negatives Quick Study: Student Example Chapter Quick Check: Working with Adjectives and Adverbs Summary Exercise: Working with Adjectives and Adverbs Recap Adjectives, Adverbs, and Other Modifiers: Using Describing and Modifying Words Effectively Chapter 28 Parallelism: Presenting Related Items in a Similar Form Overview: Balancing Ideas in Your Writing Maintaining Parallelism with Words in a Series Maintaining Parallelism with Phrases Maintaining Parallelism When Using Correlative Conjunctions Quick Study: Student Example Chapter Quick Check: Maintaining Parallelism Summary Exercise: Maintaining Parallelism Recap Parallelism Presenting Related Items in a Similar Form Chapter 29 Spelling: Focusing on Correctness Overview: Understanding the Importance of Correct Spelling Basic Rules for Forming Plurals Basic Rules for Prefixes and Suffixes The Basic Rule for ie or ei Basic Rules for -sede, -ceed, and -cede, and Other Endings That Sound Alike Dealing with Commonly Confused Words Learning the Most Commonly Misspelled Words Quick Study: Student Example Chapter Quick Check: Spelling Skills Summary Exercise: Spelling Skills Recap Spelling: Focusing on Correctness Chapter 30 Commas Overview: Understanding Comma Use Using a Comma between Clauses Connected by Conjunctions Using Commas to Separate Items in a Series Using a Comma to Set Off Introductory Material Using Commas to Set Off Elements That Interrupt Sentence Flow Using Commas to Set Off Direct Quotations Recognizing Other Situations in Which Commas Are Needed Quick Study: Student Example Chapter Quick Check: Comma Use Summary Exercise: Comma Use Recap Commas Chapter 31 Other Punctuation and Capitalization Overview: Maintaining Correctness and Clarity through Punctuation and Capitalization Using Periods, Question Marks, and Exclamation Points Using Quotation Marks Using Apostrophes Using Other Marks of Punctuation Colons Semicolons Parentheses and Dashes Understanding Capitalization Quick Study: Student Example Chapter Quick Check: Punctuation and Capitalization Summary Exercise: Punctuation and Capitalization Recap Other Punctuation and Capitalization Portfolio 6 PART 7 Connecting: Responding to Reading Overview: Responding to Reading Taking Notes Active Reading Strategies Active Reading Illustrated 5: a.m.: Writing as Ritual Judith Ortiz Cofer Fish Cheeks Amy Tan Dear Satu: Letters Tell the Story of Our Lives Rey de la Cruz Nightwatch Paul Fletcher Back, but Not Home Maria Muniz Words, Good or Bad, Can Echo through a Lifetime Bob Greene Deceit Gary Soto Learning English as a Second Language Kimmom Pech (student) Pride Stephanie Jezak (student) Exposed Toes Diane Riva (student) Childhood-Then and Now Jane Patenaude (student) Fear Not Greg Andree (student) Nontraditional Jobs Jennifer Mcelroy (student) R-E-S-P-E-C-T Josh Trepanier (student) Home Schooling Lori Ann Moyer (student) Appendix Tips for ESL Writers Rhetorical Index Credits Index

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