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College Writing For Dummies
Joe Giampalmi (Author)
9781119895039, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 1 September 2022
384 pages
23.1 x 18.8 x 2.8 cm, 0.499 kg
Transform your next college essay into an A+ masterpiece Taking a 100-level English composition course? Just doing your best to get ready for the rigors of college-level writing? Then it’s probably time you picked up College Writing For Dummies, the single greatest roadmap to writing high-quality essays, reports, and more! This book is the ideal companion for any introductory college writing course and tracks the curriculum of a typical English Composition, College Writing, English 101, or Writing & Rhetoric course. You’ll learn composition techniques, style, language, and grammar tips, and discover how to plan, write, and revise your material. You’ll also get: Full of real-world examples, lessons in essay structure, grammar, and everything in between, this book is a must-read for every incoming college freshman looking for a head start in one of the most important skills you’ll need over the next few years. Grab a copy of College Writing For Dummies today.
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with College Writing 5 Chapter 1: Transitioning to Greater Expectations: College Writing 7 Chapter 2: Sailing into Safe Waters: First-Year Writing Success 21 Chapter 3: Previewing a College Writing 101 Course: Getting Schooled 35 Chapter 4: Tasting Higher Steaks: Essay Portfolio Requirements 57 Part 2: Establishing Essentials: Elements of Composing 75 Chapter 5: Planning Your Essay Success: Organization and Structure 77 Chapter 6: Determining Your Reasons for Writing: Audience and Purpose 105 Chapter 7: Showing Evidence: Thesis Support 123 Part 3: Writing with Style, Language, and Grammar 145 Chapter 8: Establishing Structure: Sentences and Paragraphs 147 Chapter 9: Scoring Personality Points: Stars of Style 165 Chapter 10: Showing Sensitivity: Language That Builds Better Societies 191 Chapter 11: Scrutinizing Your Paper for Sneaky Grammar Errors 207 Part 4: Rehearsing for Success: Planning, Writing, and Revising 237 Chapter 12: Preparing Your Persuasion: Planning, Gathering, and Organizing Information 239 Chapter 13: Getting One Done: Completing Draft One 263 Chapter 14: Rethinking and Repairing: Three-Level Revising Plan 281 Chapter 15: Finalizing for Shipment: Format and Presentation 301 Chapter 16: Reaching Out: Writing across Courses 315 Part 5: The Part of Tens 333 Chapter 17: Ten (or So) Resources for Improving College Writing 335 Chapter 18: Ten Tips for Nonnative English-Speaking College Writers 343 Chapter 19: Ten (or So) Tips for Repairing Broken Essays: DIY 351 Index 357
Subject Areas: Education [JN]
