Keys to successful writing : unlocking the writer within /
Marilyn Anderson.
- 3rd edition
- New York : Pearson/Longman, c2005.
- xxxvii, 490 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Table of Contents
Part one: Exploring the realm of college reading and writing Chapter 1. Reading, Thinking and writing for college 2. Defining the essay and composing process 3. Discovering through writing 4. Finding a thesis and drafting 5. Using body paragraphs to develop essays 6. Creating effective introductions and conclusions 7. Revising and polishing the essay 8. Writing with resources
Part two. Exploring development options; choosing patterns to fit purpose 9. Writing about events: narration and illustration 10. Observing the world: description and definition 11. Making connections: Process and cause 12. Showing relationships: Comparison/contrast and division /classification 13. Taking a standard: Argument
Part three: Exploring other options: A writer's toolkit Unit 1 Timed writing Unit 2 Portfolios Unit 3. Connecting with your audience public speaking and public writing Part four. Exploring other writers: A collection of readings Part five Editing essays: A concise handbook