Writing Clear Paragraphs (6th Edition) - Softcover

Robert B. Donald; James D. Moore; Betty Richmond Morrow; Lillian Griffith Wargetz; Kathleen Werner

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0136465714 ISBN 13: 9780136465713

Publisher: Pearson, 1998

Synopsis

This classic book/workbook helps readers who feel underprepared for writing tasks move step-by-step toward writing competency. Using a clear, informal, light-hearted narrative and intensive practice, it guides readers assuredly through the process of organizing a paragraph, structuring its sentences, and choosing effective wording and punctuation. Explains how to apply the details and methods of arrangement required to compose unified, coherent, and well-developed paragraphs for all major modes of writing -- narrating, describing, explaining a process, explaining with examples, comparing or contrasting, classifying, defining, persuading. Intersperses grammar instruction between writing instruction and word instruction. Features anecdotes, student and professional examples, cartoons, and exercises throughout. Provides a "Do's and Don'ts" section in all chapters. Includes numerous boxed Guidelines for a convenient quick overview or review of important concepts in encapsulated form. For anyone needing to develop writing competency at the paragraph level.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0136465714
• ISBN 13: 9780136465713
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 368