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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:

  • Ten can’t-miss resources for improving your college writing
  • Strategies for revising and repairing inadequate essays on your own
  • Techniques to help non-native English speakers master the challenging world of English essay writing

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]

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