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Crown The New York Times Manual of Style and Usage 2015
Book SynopsisThe premier source for journalists, now revised and updated for 2015. Does the White House tweet? Or does the White House post on Twitter? Can text be a verb and also a noun? When should you link? For anyone who writes--short stories or business plans, book reports or news articles--knotty choices of spelling, grammar, punctuation and meaning lurk in every line: Lay or lie? Who or whom? That or which? Is Band-Aid still a trademark? It's enough to send you in search of a Martini. (Or is that a martini?) Now everyone can find answers to these and thousands of other questions in the handy alphabetical guide used by the writers and editors of the world's most authoritative news organization. The guidelines to hyphenation, punctuation, capitalization and spelling are crisp and compact, created for instant reference in the rush of daily deadlines. The 2015 edition is a revised and con
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St Martin's Press The Bezos Blueprint
Book SynopsisThe communication and leadership secrets of Jeff Bezos and how to master them, from the bestselling author of Talk Like Ted.Jeff Bezos is a dreamer who turned a bold idea into the world's most influential company, a brand that likely touches your life every day. As a student of leadership and communication, he learned to elevate the way Amazonians write, collaborate, innovate, pitch, and present. He created a scalable model that grew from a small team in a Seattle garage to one of the world's largest employers. The Bezos Blueprint by Carmine Gallo reveals the communication strategies that Jeff Bezos pioneered to fuel Amazon's astonishing growth. As one of the most innovative and visionary entrepreneurs of our time, Bezos reimagined the way leaders write, speak, and motivate teams and customers. The communication tools Bezos created are so effective that former Amazonians who worked directly with Bezos adopted them as blueprints to start t
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McGraw-Hill Education McGrawHill Handbook Hardback MLA 2016 Update
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McGraw-Hill Education Research Matters MLA 2016 Update
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McGraw-Hill Education Loose Leaf for Exploring Writing Paragraphs and
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£106.20
McGraw-Hill Education Writing Matters A Handbook for Writing and
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£138.73
McGraw-Hill Education English Skills With Readings
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£106.20
McGraw-Hill Companies Loose Leaf Technical Writing for Engineers
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£174.60
McGraw-Hill Companies Loose Leaf for Public Speaking Matters
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£143.86
OM Book Service Loose Leaf for the Art of Public Speaking 2023
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£140.40
OM Book Service Loose Leaf for College Writing Skills with
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£106.20
OM Book Service Looseleaf for Write Now
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£111.19
McGraw-Hill Companies Looseleaf Read Reason Write
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£106.20
Bedford Books News Reporting and Writing
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£123.43
Macmillan Learning The Handbook of Technical Writing
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Bedford Books Technical Communication
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Cengage Learning, Inc Harbrace Essentials w Resources for Writing in
Book SynopsisGrab it and go! HARBRACE ESSENTIALS WITH RESOURCES FOR WRITING IN THE DISCIPLINES, 3rd Edition answers all of your essential writing questions in one easy-to-navigate, easy-to-carry handbook. Inside, you'll find brief yet thorough explanations of important grammar, style, mechanics and punctuation topics. You'll also find model student papers in a variety of disciplines, extensive MLA citation examples and more.Table of ContentsPart I: WRITING. 1. Writing and Reading Rhetorically.��� Understanding the Rhetorical Situation. Applying Rhetorical Knowledge. Academic Writing. Genres and Formats of Academic Writing. 2. Planning and Drafting Essays.��� Stages of the Writing Process. Focusing a Topic into a Clearly Stated Thesis. Creating an Outline.��� 3. Developing Paragraphs.��� Stating the Main Idea. Developing the Main Point. Employing Methods for Developing Paragraphs. Making Paragraphs Coherent. 4. Revising and Editing Essays.��� Revising for Unity and Coherence.���Editing and Proofreading.���Sample Final Draft.��� 5. Critical Reading and Analysis.��� Critical Reading.���Critical Analysis. 6. Writing Arguments.��� Determining the Purpose of Your Argument.���Considering Differing Viewpoints. Distinguishing Between Fact and Opinion. Taking a Position or Making a Claim.���Providing Evidence for an Effective Argument.���Using the Rhetorical Appeals to Ground Your Argument. Arranging an Effective Argument. Sample Argument.��� 7. Designing Documents.��� Elements of Design. Using Graphics. Using Pictures. Using Maps. Using Cartoons. Part II: RESEARCH. 8. Planning Research.��� Research as Inquiry.���Finding Your Own Research Question. Testing Your Research Question. Creating a Research Plan. 9. Finding Sources in Print, Online, and in the Field.��� Deciding Which Sources to Use. Searching Electronically for Print and Online Sources. Keeping Track of Your Sources. Doing Field Research.��� 10. Evaluating Print and Online Sources.��� Credibility of Authors.���Credibility of Publishers.���Online Sources.���Reading Closely and Critically. 11. Using Sources Critically and Responsibly.��� Taking and Organizing Notes. Creating a Working Annotated Bibliography. Acknowledging Your Sources. Using Direct Quotations. Paraphrasing Another Person's Ideas. Summarizing an Idea. Analyzing and Responding to Sources. Synthesizing Sources. Critical Thinking. 12. Avoiding Plagiarism. Knowing Which Sources Require Acknowledgment. Citing Quotations and Ideas from Sources. Part III: DOCUMENTATION. 13. MLA Documentation.��� MLA-Style In-Text Citations.���MLA List of Works Cited.���Sample MLA-Style Paper.��� 14. APA Documentation.��� APA-Style In-Text Citations.���APA-Style Reference List.���Sample APA-Style Paper.��� 15. CMS Documentation.��� CMS Note and Bibliographic Forms.���Sample CMS-Style Paper.��� 16. CSE Documentation.��� CSE Citation-Sequence, Name-Year, and Citation-Name Systems.���Sample CSE-Style Paper.��� Part IV: GRAMMAR. 17. Sentence Essentials.��� Parts of Speech. Subjects and Predicates.���Complements.���Phrases.���Clauses.��� 18. Sentence Fragments.��� Recognizing Sentence Fragments.���Phrases as Sentence Fragments.���Dependent Clauses as Sentence Fragments.��� 19. Comma Splices and Fused Sentences.��� Locating Comma Splices and Fused Sentences.���Revising Comma Splices and Fused Sentences. Divided Quotations.��� 20. Verbs.��� Verb Forms.���Verb Tenses.���Verb Tense Consistency.���Voice.���Mood. Subject-Verb Agreement.��� 21. Pronouns.��� Recognizing Pronouns.���Pronoun Case.���Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement. Clear Pronoun Reference.���Pronoun Consistency.���Use of First-Person and Second-Person Pronouns.��� 22. Modifiers.��� Recognizing Modifiers.���Comparatives and Superlatives.���Double Negatives.���Placement of Modifiers.���Dangling Modifiers.��� Part V: EFFECTIVE SENTENCES. 23. Sentence Unity.��� Choosing and Arranging Details.���Revising Mixed Metaphors.���Revising Mixed Constructions.���Relating Sentence Parts.���Including Necessary Words.���Completing Comparisons. Completing Intensifiers. ��� 24. Subordination and Coordination.��� Using Subordination Effectively.���Using Coordination Effectively.���Avoiding Faulty or Excessive Subordination and Coordination.��� 25. Parallelism.��� Recognizing Parallel Elements. Repeating Words and Grammatical Forms. Linking Two or More Sentences.���Using Correlative Conjunctions.��� 26. Emphasis.��� Placing Words for Emphasis.���Using Cumulative and Periodic Sentences.���Ordering Ideas from Least to Most Important.���Repeating Important Words.���Inverting Word Order. Using an Occasional Short Sentence.��� 27. Variety. Revising Sentence Length and Form.���Varying Sentence Openings.���Using Questions, Exclamations, and Commands.��� Part VI: EFFECTIVE LANGUAGE. 28. Good Usage.��� Clear Style.���Appropriate Word Choice. Inclusive Language.��� 29. Precise Word Choice.��� Accurate and Precise Word Choice.���Cliches and Euphemisms. Idioms and Collocations. Clear Definitions.��� 30. Conciseness.��� Eliminating Wordiness and Other Redundancies.���Using Elliptical Constructions.��� Part VII: PUNCTUATION. 31. The Comma. Before a Coordinating Conjunction Linking Independent Clauses.���After an Introductory Word or Word Group. Separating Elements in a Series.���With Nonessential Elements.���With Geographical Names and Items in Dates and Addresses.���With Direct Quotations.��� Unnecessary or Misplaced Commas.��� 32. The Semicolon and the Colon. The Semicolon.���The Colon.��� 33. The Apostrophe. Indicating Ownership and Other Relationships.���Marking Omissions of Letters or Numbers.���Forming Certain Plurals.��� 34. Quotation Marks. Direct Quotations.���Titles of Short Works.���With Other Punctuation Marks.��� 35. The Period and Other Punctuation Marks. The Period.���The Question Mark.���The Exclamation Point. The Dash.���Parentheses.���Square Brackets.���Ellipsis Points.���The Slash.��� Part VIII: MECHANICS. 36. Spelling and the Hyphen.��� Spelling and Pronunciation. Words That Sound Alike.���Prefixes and Suffixes.���Confusion of ei" and "ie".���Hyphens.��� 37. Capitals.��� Proper Names.���Titles and Subtitles.���Beginning a Sentence.���Computer Keys, Menu Items, and Icon Names.��� 38. Italics.��� Titles of Works Published or Produced Separately.���Other Uses of Italics. Words Not Italicized.��� 39. Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Numbers.��� Abbreviations with Names.���Addresses in Correspondence.���Acceptable Abbreviations in Academic and Professional Writing.���Acronyms.���General Uses of Numbers.���Special Uses of Numbers. Part IX: WRITING IN THE DISCIPLINES. 40. Writing about Literature. 41. Writing in the Humanities. Audience, Purpose, and the Research Question. Evidence, Sources, and Reasoning. Conventions of Language and Organization. Examples of Writing in the Humanities. Critical Review of a Theater Production. 42. Writing in the Social Sciences. Audience, Purpose, and the Research Question. Evidence, Sources, and Reasoning. Conventions of Language and Organization. Examples of Writing in the Social Sciences. Laboratory or Field (Observation) Report. 43. Writing in the Natural Sciences. Audience, Purpose, and the Research Question. Evidence, Sources, and Reasoning. Conventions of Language and Organization. Examples of Writing in the Natural Sciences. Field Report on Observations of Lichen Distribution. 44. Writing in Business.��� Business Letters. Business Memos. R��sum��s. Letters of Application."
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Hay House Inc Get Signed
Book SynopsisTrade Review“All aspiring authors know the value of a great literary agent, but few know how to get one. Lucinda Halpern has written the definitive guide to attracting an agent and laying the groundwork for a book well worth publishing.” — Adam Grant, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the TED podcast Re:Thinking“While Lucinda Halpern offers invaluable advice for navigating the choppy waters of literary agencies and publishing houses, she does something even more valuable with Get Signed. She entices the writer to elevate the storytelling, to create a timeless book, and to launch a dream career.” — Jenny Jackson, VP and executive editor at Alfred A. Knopf and New York Times best-selling author of Pineapple Street“Lucinda Halpern and her book are the map and the compass for any beginning writer looking for a way to find their perfect agent. There is no question in my mind that it will forever be the only book anyone trying to break into publishing will ever need. If only I had it when I was starting out! Wherever Lucinda leads, I will follow.” — Sam Wasson, New York Times best-selling author of Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.; Fosse; and The Big Goodbye“Step by clear, insightful step, Lucinda Halpern gifts writers with the knowledge of what an agent does and how the writer-agent partnership works. She offers concise steps and exercises to help ready writers present their best ideas with excellent writing and secure platforms. As the title promises, this is the book to read to get signed.” — Marion Roach Smith, author of The Memoir Project“Lucinda Halpern offers aspiring authors a step-by-step, actionable roadmap for landing a literary agent. She pulls back the curtain to show you the nitty-gritty details agents and publishers are looking for so you can nail your big idea, dial in your pitch, and present yourself as the best author for the job. Full of insider wisdom suitable for writers of every genre, Get Signed gives you just what you need to woo—and then wow—the agent of your dreams. Highly recommended!” — Kelly Notaras, author of The Book You Were Born to Write“In this indispensable book, Lucinda Halpern teaches authors how to meet the marketplace and the moment. She turns overwhelm into action steps and helps make publishing dreams come true.” — Nicola Kraus, #1 New York Times best-selling co-author of The Nanny Diaries
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Sourcebooks, Inc Fiske Real College Essays That Work Fiske College
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Sterling Juvenile Research Style Usage APAMLA SparkCharts
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Barcharts, Inc AP Associated Press Style Guide
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Peter Lang Publishing Inc Visualizing the Web
Book SynopsisThis book analyzes Web page design from a visual communication perspective. Visual communication is an emerging field which draws on numerous disciplines concerned with the creation, perception, and interpretation of visual messages. The transdisciplinary nature of the field allows us to see the sites examined from new visual vantage points metaphorical, cultural, and rhetorical; cognitive, perceptive, and evaluative. With an introduction and eight essays by visual communication scholars, the book also includes an insightful interview with Hillman Curtis, one of the foremost Web page designers in the world.Trade Review«As we move from a world of text and conversation to one of screens and imagery, our ability to communicate visually will determine not just our success in this new terrain, but our ability to orient, understand, and make meaning. These essays provide the foundations for navigating the visual landscape, as well as the principles through which to create it.» (Douglas Rushkoff, Author,‘ Program or Be Programmed’) «This innovative collection of analyses builds a badly needed bridge between solid visual communication research about legacy media and emerging scholarship about Web-based media.» (Julianne Newton, Professor of Visual Communication in the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon; Co-author of ‘Visual Communication: Integrating Media, Art, and Science’) «In the twenty-first century, visualization is the next big thing, and it is transforming how we understand everything – from storytelling, to bodies, to science, to information itself. The principles of visual communication too are in a constant state of flux as they try to catch up with these evolving information spaces all around us. This timely book explores the origins and history of the field, crystallizes the current moment in visual design and Web aesthetics, and gives would-be architects sound principles upon which to build their own structures.» (Carolyn Guertin, Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Director of the eCreate Lab at the University of Texas at Arlington; Faculty member at Transart Institute in Berlin)«As we move from a world of text and conversation to one of screens and imagery, our ability to communicate visually will determine not just our success in this new terrain, but our ability to orient, understand, and make meaning. These essays provide the foundations for navigating the visual landscape, as well as the principles through which to create it.» (Douglas Rushkoff, Author,‘ Program or Be Programmed’) «This innovative collection of analyses builds a badly needed bridge between solid visual communication research about legacy media and emerging scholarship about Web-based media.» (Julianne Newton, Professor of Visual Communication in the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon; Co-author of ‘Visual Communication: Integrating Media, Art, and Science’) «In the twenty-first century, visualization is the next big thing, and it is transforming how we understand everything – from storytelling, to bodies, to science, to information itself. The principles of visual communication too are in a constant state of flux as they try to catch up with these evolving information spaces all around us. This timely book explores the origins and history of the field, crystallizes the current moment in visual design and Web aesthetics, and gives would-be architects sound principles upon which to build their own structures.» (Carolyn Guertin, Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Director of the eCreate Lab at the University of Texas at Arlington; Faculty member at Transart Institute in Berlin)Table of ContentsContents: Sheree Josephson/Susan B. Barnes/Mark Lipton: Introduction – Sally Gill: From Page to Screen and Beyond: The Evolution of Web Metaphors and Their Impact on Communication Design – Susanna Paasonen: Something New, Something Old, Something Borrowed: Web Pages and Visual Culture – Valerie V. Peterson: An Elemental Approach to Web Site Visuals – Craig Baehr: Thinking Visually: Heuristics for Web Site Analysis and Design – Sheree Josephson: Using Eye Tracking to See How Viewers Process Visual Information in Cyberspace – Roxanne O’Connell: Web Site Usability: Tips, Techniques, and Methods – Ulla Bunz/Juliann Cortese: How Do Users Evaluate Web Sites? – Susan B. Barnes: Visual Evaluation of the World Wide Web – Amanda Carlson/Sheree Josephson: Epilogue: An Interview with Hillman Curtis.
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F&W Publications Inc Great Stories Dont Write Themselves
Book SynopsisOne of the most common questions new writers ask professionals is how they wrote their book—what was their process for storytelling? Did they use an outline to plan the book, or write it from the seat of their pants? But really the question should be about the general principles and nature of storycraft—does every part of a story have what it needs to keep readers turning the pages?Bestselling author and creator of StoryFix.com Larry Brooks changes the sound of the writing conversation by introducing a series of detailed criteria for novelists of every level and genre to refer to while writing, regardless of their preferred writing method. Beginning with the broadest part of the story, the early checklists help writers to ensure that their novel is based on a premise rather than an idea, and gradually hones in on other elements to keep the story moving forward including:· dramatic tens
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F&W Publications Inc Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised
Book SynopsisA Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award Finalist for Best Critical/Biographical Work Discover the secrets to crafting an unforgettable mystery! To piece together the puzzle of your mystery novel, you need patience, resilience, a solid understanding of the craft, and a clear blueprint for combining the plot, characters, setting, and more. And while patience and resilience must come from you, the essentials of craft and the plan to execute them are right at your fingertips with Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel. This completely revised and updated edition features solid strategies for drafting, revising, and selling an intriguing novel that grips your readers and refuses to let them go.New York Times best-selling author Hallie Ephron shows you how to: • Create a compelling sleuth and a worthy villain • Construct a plot rich in twists, red herrings, and misdirection
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F&W Publications Inc The Writers Guide to Beginnings
Book SynopsisGive your story its best start! The best beginnings possess a magical quality that grabs readers from the first word and never lets them go. But beginnings aren't just the door into a fictional world. They are the gateway to the realm of publishing--one that could shut as quickly as it opens. In The Writer's Guide to Beginnings, author and literary agent Paula Munier shows you how to craft flawless beginnings that impress agents, engage editors, and captivate readers. You'll learn how to develop the big idea of your story and introduce it on page one, structure opening scenes that encompass their own story arc, kickstart your writing with effective brainstorming techniques, and introduce a compelling cast of characters that drive the plot. You'll also examine the best-selling novels from different genres to learn the secrets that experienced writers use to dive straight into a story. With thorough examinations of voice, point of vie
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F&W Publications Inc The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing 3rd
Book SynopsisGet advice from the best in the business on every stage of the novel-writing and publishing process! In The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing, 3rd Edition, you'll learn from established writers about how to make your novel a reality. Discover techniques and strategies for generating ideas, connecting with readers emotionally, and finding inspiration you need to finish your work. This fully revised edition includes an updated marketing section for navigating the unique challenges and possibilities of the evolving literary marketplace. Inside you'll find new essays from dozens of best-selling authors and publishing professionals detailing how to: • Master the elements of fiction, from plot and character to dialogue and point of view • Develop a unique voice and sensibility in your writing • Manage the practical aspects of writing, from overcoming writer&
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F&W Publications Inc Writers Digest Guide to Magazine Article Writing
Book SynopsisYour Essential Reference for Writing for Magazines! In The Writer's Digest Guide to Magazine Article Writing, accomplished freelance writer, author, and instructor Kerrie Flanagan demystifies the idea that writing for magazines is a difficult process meant only for those with journalism degrees. Drawing from her 20 years as a freelance writer and instructor, Flanagan takes you step-by-step through the entire process, sharing her knowledge and experiences in a friendly, conversational way. With more than a dozen sample articles, expert advice from magazine editors and successful freelance writers, practical tips on researching potential publications and instructions on crafting compelling query letters, you'll find the tools needed to write and publish magazine articles. In this book you'll learn how to: • Find and target ideas for the right magazine. • Develop effecti
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F&W Publications Inc Make a Scene Revised and Expanded
Book SynopsisThe definitive guide to writing scenes--now revised and expanded! Scenes are the building blocks for any work of fiction--the DNA sequence that makes a novel un-put-downable and unforgettable. When writers are able to craft effective, engaging scenes, they can develop a complete, cohesive story--and a mesmerizing experience for readers.Make a Scene Revised and Expanded Edition takes you step-by-step through the elements of strong scene construction and demonstrates how the essential aspects of a compelling story--including character, plot and dramatic tension--function within the framework of individual scenes to give momentum to the whole narrative. You'll learn how to: • Craft an opening scene that hooks readers and foreshadows conflict. • Develop various scene types--from contemplative to suspenseful to flashback--that are distinct and purposeful. • Establish characters' intentions within a scene that drive the plot. • Transition into new scenes by clearly establishing details of setting, character, and point of view. • Create resonating climactic and final scenes that stay with readers long after they've finished your story.The revised and expanded edition includes brand-new examples, an increased focus on advancing plot and character development, and the same knowledge and clarity that writers have come to expect from Jordan Rosenfeld. Make a Scene is an essential part of any novelist's library--make sure it's in yours.
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F&W Publications Inc Mastering Plot Twists
Book Synopsis'...A unique and absolutely invaluable toolbox for any author...' ~Kate White, New York Times best-selling author and former editor-in-chief of CosmopolitanUnlock the secrets to superior plot twists! The key to keeping people on the edge of their seat--from memoirs to thrillers and stage plays to screenplays--is filling your stories with unexpected twists and turns. By integrating Plot Twists, Plot Reversals, and Moments of Heightened Danger (TRDs) at crucial points, you can captivate your readers with I-can't-wait-to-see-what-happens-next intrigue. The quicker pace and focused action that comes from strategically placed twists form the core of the nuanced, multifaceted books that sell--and that help you find a devoted readership. In Mastering Plot Twists, Agatha Award-winning author, Jane K. Cleland goes beyond telling writers what to do; she shows you how to do it. Within these pages, you'll find: &b
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Wolters Kluwer Principles of Appellate Advocacy Aspen Coursebook
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Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S. The LessIsMore Handbook A Guide to College
Book SynopsisGuides the reader through the basics of college writing. This handbook clearly and efficiently discusses a wide variety of topics, including thesis statements, essays, research papers, and editing.
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Sourcebooks, Inc College Essay Essentials A StepByStep Guide to
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Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S. Write It .5: A Process Approach to College
Book SynopsisThe goal of Write It .5 is to introduce international and generation 1.5 students to the idea of academic argument and the academic essay form that they will encounter in many of their classes in American colleges and universities. The opening sections of the book help familiarize these students with conventions of language, basic course organizations, and writing in the college classroom. The following sections guide the students through the writing process itself by providing thought-provoking questions and activities designed to help them gain skills and strategies that enable them to approach a writing assignment. Each of the later sections then helps them develop their skills in critical reading and textual analysis. Ultimately they are lead through the processes of gathering evidence, drafting, and editing. The practice of each stage of the writing process in isolation allows them to focus on writing one stage at a time.Write It .5 is a workbook that provides practice that aids understanding of college course organization and etiquette vocabulary and dictionary usage idioms the steps in the writing process critical reading analysis of a reading summarizing construction of a thesis formation of an argument marshalling evidence drafting editing proofreading
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Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S. Scientific and Technical Writing: From Problem to
Book SynopsisScientific and Technical Writing: From Problem to Proposal is built around a single concept that students learn professional writing through ownership of their ideas.This text equips students with the real-world skills that today's employers seek. Scientific and Technical Writing: From Problem to Proposal: is a proposal writing text. It assists students in building a proposal from the ground up. includes an author constructed heuristic known as the ""Six P's"" which assists students in understanding the information accumulated and where the research process needs to go next. features the job search Chapter early on in order to prepare students for subsequent and less familiar assignments. contains a learner-centered theme throughout: peer review workshop exercises and key assignments are included.
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Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S. Business and Professional Writing: From Problem
Book SynopsisThe NEW edition of Effective Business and Professional Writing: From Problem to Proposal is built around a single concept that students learn professional writing through ownership of their ideas.This text equips students with the real-world skills that today's employers seek. Effective Business and Professional Writing: From Problem to Proposal: is a proposal writing text. It assists students in building a proposal from the ground up. includes an author constructed heuristic known as the ""Six P's"" which assists students in understanding the information accumulated and where the research process needs to go next. features the job search Chapter early on in order to prepare students for subsequent and less familiar assignments. contains a learner-centered theme throughout: peer review workshop exercises and key assignments are included.
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Rowman & Littlefield The Philosophy Student Writer's Manual and
Book SynopsisThe Philosophy Student Writer’s Manual and Reader’s Guide, Fourth Edition, is a set of instructions and exercises that sequentially develop citizenship, academic, and professional skills while providing students with knowledge about a wide range of philosophical concepts, phenomena, and information sources. Part 1 begins by teaching students to read newspapers and other media sources critically and analytically. It focuses on the crafts of writing and scholarship by providing the basics of grammar, style, formats, and source citation, and then introduces students to a variety of rich information resources. Part 2 provides advanced exercises in ethics, metaphysics, philosophy of the mind, philosophy of religion, and political philosophy.Table of ContentsTO THE STUDENT Welcome to a Community of Skilled Thinkers TO THE TEACHER: What’s New in the Fourth Edition? PART 1Reading & Writing for Introductory Philosophy Courses 1Read & Write Philosophically: Get Started! 1.1Reading Analytically Read & Write: Analyze The American Scholar 1.2Read News as Political Power Read & Write: Compare the Slants of Front Pages 1.3Read News Like a Philosopher Read & Write: Respond to an Editorial or Op-Ed Essay 1.4Define Your Personal Ethics Read & Write: Write Your Own Statement of Ethics 1.5Clarify a Topic in the History of Philosophy Read & Write: Start with TED 2Read & Write Effectively 2.1Get into the Flow of Writing Read & Write: Narrowing Topics 2.2Think Creatively Read & Write: Freewriting to Engage Your Creativity 2.3Organize Your Writing Read & Write: Write an Outline for a Paper Inspired by a Published Article 2.4Draft, Revise, Edit, and Proofread Read & Write: Discover Your Own Identity and Style 3Engage the Craft of Scholarship 3.1The Competent Writer Read & Write: Rephrase to Eliminate a Sentence Fragment 3.2Avoid Errors in Grammar Punctuation Read & Write: Proofread for the President 3.3Format Your Paper and its Contents Professionally Read & Write: Explain the Data in this Table 3.4Cite Your Sources Properly Read & Write: Create an Actually Usable Bibliography 3.5Avoid Plagiarism Read & Write: Properly Summarize an Article from The Stone 4Practice the Craft of Argument 4.1Argue Effectively and Cogently Read & Write: Write a Sound Argument 4.3Avoid Fallacies Read & Write: Identify the Fallacies in the Following Arguments 5Arguments and Supporting Data Galore: Philosophy Information Sources 5.1Welcome to the APA and APS Read & Write: Write an Email to an APA or APS Philosopher 5.2Mining Dissertations and Think Tanks Read & Write: Collect Dissertations and Research Institute Studies 5.3Welcome to the National Archives Read & Write: Collect Materials to Counter the “Benign Slavery” Argument 5.4Welcome to the Library of Congress (LOC) Read & Write: Construct a Bibliography from the LOC Catalog 5.5Welcome to the Congressional Record Read & Write: Refute a Recent Speech in Congress 6Read and Write Professionally and Critically 6.1How to Critique an Academic Article Read & Write: Critique a Recent Article from a Philosophy Journal 6.2How to Write a Book Review Read & Write: Review a New Philosophy Book 6.3How to Write a Literature Review Read & Write: Write a Philosophy Literature Review 7Preliminary Scholarship: Research Effectively 7.1Institute an Effective Research Process Read & Write: Write a Philosophical Research Proposal 7.2Find and Evaluate the Quality of Online and Printed Information Read & Write: Locate a Dozen High Quality Sources PART 2Practicing Philosophy with Advanced Writing Exercises 8Practice Varieties of Philosophy 8.1Practice Public Policy Analysis Read & Write: Analyze a Local Government Policy 8.2Define and Apply Ethics Read & Write: Compare Consequential and Deontological Arguments 8.3Apply Ethics to Public Policy Read & Write: Construct an Ethics for the Singularity 8.4Practice the Philosophy of the Mind Read & Write: Explore Problems and Potentials of Artificial Intelligence 8.5Practice the Philosophy of Religion Read & Write: Encounter Minds and Gods 8.6Practice Political Philosophy Read & Write: Behold the Panopticon 8.7Practice Legal Argumentation Read & Write: Write an Abridged Amicus Brief for the U.S. Supreme Court Appendices AList of Philosophy Periodicals BGlossary CBibliography INDEX
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Rowman & Littlefield The Philosophy Student Writer's Manual and
Book SynopsisThe Philosophy Student Writer’s Manual and Reader’s Guide, Fourth Edition, is a set of instructions and exercises that sequentially develop citizenship, academic, and professional skills while providing students with knowledge about a wide range of philosophical concepts, phenomena, and information sources. Part 1 begins by teaching students to read newspapers and other media sources critically and analytically. It focuses on the crafts of writing and scholarship by providing the basics of grammar, style, formats, and source citation, and then introduces students to a variety of rich information resources. Part 2 provides advanced exercises in ethics, metaphysics, philosophy of the mind, philosophy of religion, and political philosophy.Table of ContentsTO THE STUDENT Welcome to a Community of Skilled Thinkers TO THE TEACHER: What’s New in the Fourth Edition? PART 1 Reading & Writing for Introductory Philosophy Courses 1 Read & Write Philosophically: Get Started! 1.1 Reading Analytically Read & Write: Analyze The American Scholar 1.2 Read News as Political Power Read & Write: Compare the Slants of Front Pages 1.3 Read News Like a Philosopher Read & Write: Respond to an Editorial or Op-Ed Essay 1.4 Define Your Personal Ethics Read & Write: Write Your Own Statement of Ethics 1.5 Clarify a Topic in the History of Philosophy Read & Write: Start with TED 2 Read & Write Effectively 2.1 Get into the Flow of Writing Read & Write: Narrowing Topics 2.2 Think Creatively Read & Write: Freewriting to Engage Your Creativity 2.3 Organize Your Writing Read & Write: Write an Outline for a Paper Inspired by a Published Article 2.4 Draft, Revise, Edit, and Proofread Read & Write: Discover Your Own Identity and Style 3 Engage the Craft of Scholarship 3.1 The Competent Writer Read & Write: Rephrase to Eliminate a Sentence Fragment 3.2 Avoid Errors in Grammar Punctuation Read & Write: Proofread for the President 3.3 Format Your Paper and its Contents Professionally Read & Write: Explain the Data in this Table 3.4 Cite Your Sources Properly Read & Write: Create an Actually Usable Bibliography 3.5 Avoid Plagiarism Read & Write: Properly Summarize an Article from The Stone 4 Practice the Craft of Argument 4.1 Argue Effectively and Cogently Read & Write: Write a Sound Argument 4.3 Avoid Fallacies Read & Write: Identify the Fallacies in the Following Arguments 5 Arguments and Supporting Data Galore: Philosophy Information Sources 5.1 Welcome to the APA and APS Read & Write: Write an Email to an APA or APS Philosopher 5.2 Mining Dissertations and Think Tanks Read & Write: Collect Dissertations and Research Institute Studies 5.3 Welcome to the National Archives Read & Write: Collect Materials to Counter the “Benign Slavery” Argument 5.4 Welcome to the Library of Congress (LOC) Read & Write: Construct a Bibliography from the LOC Catalog 5.5 Welcome to the Congressional Record Read & Write: Refute a Recent Speech in Congress 6 Read and Write Professionally and Critically 6.1 How to Critique an Academic Article Read & Write: Critique a Recent Article from a Philosophy Journal 6.2 How to Write a Book Review Read & Write: Review a New Philosophy Book 6.3 How to Write a Literature Review Read & Write: Write a Philosophy Literature Review 7 Preliminary Scholarship: Research Effectively 7.1 Institute an Effective Research Process Read & Write: Write a Philosophical Research Proposal 7.2 Find and Evaluate the Quality of Online and Printed Information Read & Write: Locate a Dozen High Quality Sources PART 2 Practicing Philosophy with Advanced Writing Exercises 8 Practice Varieties of Philosophy 8.1 Practice Public Policy Analysis Read & Write: Analyze a Local Government Policy 8.2 Define and Apply Ethics Read & Write: Compare Consequential and Deontological Arguments 8.3 Apply Ethics to Public Policy Read & Write: Construct an Ethics for the Singularity 8.4 Practice the Philosophy of the Mind Read & Write: Explore Problems and Potentials of Artificial Intelligence 8.5 Practice the Philosophy of Religion Read & Write: Encounter Minds and Gods 8.6 Practice Political Philosophy Read & Write: Behold the Panopticon 8.7 Practice Legal Argumentation Read & Write: Write an Abridged Amicus Brief for the U.S. Supreme Court Appendices A List of Philosophy Periodicals B Glossary C Bibliography INDEX
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Aspen Publishing Legal Reasoning, Research, and Writing for
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Evan-Moor Educational Publishers Giant Write Every Day: Daily Writing Prompts,
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Sasquatch Books Your Life is a Book: How to Craft & Publish Your
Book SynopsisEveryone has a story to tell. Learn how to write your memoir and get published with the help of two well-known publishing professionals. Your Life is a Book guides budding writers though the transformative process of memoir writing to publication. In addition to exploring the unique elements of crafting a memoir-story arc, point of view, dialogue, where to start (not the beginning!), Your Life is a Book also focuses on the self-exploration, awareness and understanding that this emotional literary project triggers. With proven writing exercises and prompts, this book is a practical and enlightening guide to perfecting the art of memoir writing.Trade ReviewIf I were going to write the story of my life, this is the book I'd look to first and last for encouragement, inspiration, and practical advice.—Nancy Pearl, author of Book LustIn this perceptive, practical, sometimes spiritual guide, the discouraging mysteries of writing are clarified—both business-wise and art-wise. It's the book beginning writers wish for, and one veteran writers will be glad to return to, finding new insights in every rereading. —Nicole Hardy, author of Confessions of a Latter-Day VirginYour Life is a Book is terrific—a triumph of lucidity. It's the book I wish I'd had on hand when I was writing a memoir, and it's the book I'll definitely recommend to anyone planning to write one. Peterson and Freymann thought of everything, and demystified the difficult process of memoir-writing and soul-searching in the most positive way. Bravo!—Diane Johnson, author of Le Divorce and Flyover LivesThis book gives you the firm, astute guidance of professionals, mixed with the humor, encouragement, and advice of a good friend—the perfect guide through the often difficult, delicate, and ultimately rewarding journey to completing a memoir. I thoroughly enjoyed it and even after writing two memoirs, I still learned a lot.—Teresa Rhyne, author of The Dog Lived (and So Did I)Your Life is a Book is like having a personal writing mentor and practical literary agent guide you every step of the way in telling your life story. Inspiring, instructive, and most of all, inviting, Peterson and Freymann share their own successful writing and publishing experiences with warmth and wit. I wish I'd had this book when I was writing my memoir! —Sy Montgomery, author of The Good Good, PigIt’s one thing to write one’s innermost thoughts for the sheer private pleasure of it. It’s quite another to adapt those personal musings for public consumption. Crafting a memoir from the bits and pieces of one’s life is a brave and daunting challenge and, like every worthy endeavor, one best accomplished with a trusted guide. Or two. Accomplished writer Peterson (I Want to Be Left Behind, 2010) and literary agent Freymann share their personal experiences with the genre and offer valuable and practical tips about writing, revising, agents, editors, and publishers that can only come from those with years of insider access. From framing a narrative arc to finding one’s own voice, their advice is spot-on: affirmative, reassuring, inclusive, and accessible. Whether describing a harrowing journey of self-revelation or airing the dirty laundry that has piled up in the corners of dysfunctional family life, the memoirist’s goal is to tell that story so as to enlighten both writer and reader. With Peterson and Freymann as coaches, it is a mission that most definitely can be accomplished.—BooklistPeterson (I Want To Be Left Behind) and Freymann (founder, Sarah Jane Freymann Literary Agency) bring decades of experience to bear on the subject of writing and publishing a memoir. Affable, confident, and candid, the authors teach that the process, when done right, can be a journey of personal growth, illustrating their points with poignant examples and metaphors. Part 1, "Crafting Your Memoir," introduces the genre and covers an array of topics: death, abuse, family secrets, food, travel, spirituality, animals, and more. The advice on what does and doesn’t work with each topic is razor sharp and is the overall strength of the book. Battle-tested tips, exercises, and prompts close most chapters, providing writers an opportunity to practice and apply their craft. The second half, "Getting Serious About Publishing," offers insightful perspectives on blogging, agents, editors, handling rejection, indie publishing, and more. Discussions of factuality, point of view, drafting, and scenes are excellent but could be expanded. VERDICT: This is a reassuring introduction to how writers should approach their first memoir and an honest discussion of what it will take to publish one. —Library Journal The process of writing about your past can lead to a boost in self-acceptance, self-awareness and fulfillment. And while it's true that not all of us have time to finish a 200-page manuscript, filling in the answer to . . . three short exercises [from the book] may help you face a difficult experience and recognize your own strengths, personal growth and—yes—wisdom. —Oprah.com I’ve found Your Life is a Book to be one of the best books I've read on how to engage in the writing process, specifically the step-by-step process of writing a memoir worthy of an audience. —Joy Stocke, Wild River Review. . . Your Life is a Book is a page-turner filled with insider stories and ways to look anew at your own life story. —The Mystic Wave[Peterson and Freymann] offer plenty of insights gleaned from their own experiences, such as "character evolution is the narrative arc and plot of any memoir" and "for many writers, their work is also a spiritual practice." To these ideas, they add the requisite writing prompts, exercises, and publishing tips. Of particular note are the lessons which Peterson and Freymann draw from the careers of successful memoirists like Cheryl Strayed and Dawn Raffel. The section on publishing is strong, with concrete tips from editors and reviewers . . . eye opening for the aspiring memoirist. —Publishers Weekly “Exercises and prompts to help us connect to our stories, to connect to ourselves.”—Psych Central
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F&W Publications Inc The Little Red Writing Book
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The Perseus Books Group Page One Inside The New York Times and the Future
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Shambhala Publications Inc Writing Begins with the Breath: Embodying Your
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F&W Publications Inc Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction: How to create
Book SynopsisDo you envision celestial cities in distant, fantastic worlds? Do you dream of mythical beasts and gallant quests in exotic kingdoms? If you have ever wanted to write the next great fantasy or science fiction story, this all-in-one comprehensive book will show you how. Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction is full of advice from master authors offering definitive instructions on world building, character creation, and storytelling in the many styles and possibilities available to writers of speculative fiction.Combining two Writer''s Digest classics, Orson Scott Card''s How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy and The Writer''s Complete Fantasy Reference, along with two new selections from award-winning science fiction and fantasy authors Philip Athans and Jay Lake, this new book provides the best of all worlds. You''ll discover: • How to build, populate, and dramatize fantastic new worlds. • How to develop dynamic and meaningful themes that will expand the cannon of sci-fi and fantasy storytelling. • Exciting subgenres such as steampunk, as well as new developments in the sci-fi and fantasy genres. • How to imbue your tales with historically accurate information about world cultures, legends, folklore, and religions. • Detailed descriptions of magic rituals, fantastic weapons of war, clothing and armor, and otherworldly beasts such as orcs, giants, elves, and more. • How societies, villages, and castles were constructed and operate on a day-to-day basis. • Astounding methods of interstellar travel, the rules of starflight, and the realities and myths of scientific exploration. • How to generate new ideas and graft them to the most popular themes and plot devices in sci-fi and fantasy writing. The boundaries of your imagination are infinite, but to create credible and thrilling fiction, you must ground your stories in rules, facts, and accurate ideas. Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction will guide you through the complex and compelling universe of fantasy and science fiction writing and help you unleash your stories on the next generation of readers and fans.
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