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Skills for effective writing. contributing writers: Laurie Blass [and 4 others] 4 /

Skills for effective writing. contributing writers: Laurie Blass [and 4 others] 4 /
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ISBN 9781107613577 paperback
Title Skills for effective writing. 4 / contributing writers: Laurie Blass [and 4 others]
Published Cambridge, UK : Cambridge University Press, 2013.
©2013
Description 90 pages : colour illustrations, colour portraits, tables ; 26 cm.
Notes Student's book.
Contents Avoiding sentence fragments, run-ons, and comma splices -- Connectors 1: connectors for cause and effect writing -- Simple strategies for making writing more academic -- Paraphrasing to avoid plagiarism -- Topic, supporting, and concluding sentences -- Parallel structure -- Appropriate sources -- Connectors 2: connectors for compare and contrast writing -- Sentence variety -- Punctuation for quotations -- Strategies to avoid repetition of words -- Avoiding wordiness and redundancy -- Avoiding frequently misspelled words -- Facts vs. opinions -- Acknowledging opposing opinions -- Avoiding choppy sentences and stringy sentences -- Summarising outside sources -- Avoiding overgeneralisation -- Avoiding charged language -- Elements of a strong argument -- Glossary of writing terms -- Academic word list.
Summary Students are better writers when they master discrete writing skills. Skills for Effective Writing teaches these skills, such as avoiding run-ons and using transition words, and offers extensive practice opportunities. When students master discrete skills, all of their writing improves. This allows teachers to focus their time and feedback on the content of student work.
Subjects English language -- Textbooks for foreign speakers
English language -- Written English
Genre Study guides
Easy to read (blue : advanced)
Other Names Blass, Laurie author.
Series Skills for effective writing 4.
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