000 01088nam a2200157 a 4500
020 _a9780070215948
020 _a0070215944
082 _a808.0427
_bEMO
100 _aEmory, Doug
245 _aImprove Your Essays
260 _aNew York:
_bGlencoe,
_c1995.
300 _axvi,466 pages
500 _aIndex annexed
520 _aIntended for first year writing courses that focus on the essay, IMPROVE YOUR ESSAYS, is a beautifully designed and illustrated worktext that effectively prepares and motivates students for college level writing. The books holistic approach provides integrated instruction and practice activities that draw upon students' valuable prior knowledge ­ their experiences, feelings, observations, and skills ­ as a basis for introducing and developing essential writing skillls. The book reviews the writing process as well as the four central purposes for writing: to narrate, to describe, to persuade, and to inform. The book also shows students how to integrate purpose, content, structure, audience, and tone to develop an effective essay.
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