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Models for writers, short essays for composition, [edited by] Alfred Rosa, Paul Eschholz, University of Vermont

eng

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non fiction

Models for writers

1017988895

[edited by] Alfred Rosa, Paul Eschholz, University of Vermont

short essays for composition

Includes brief, accessible essays on interesting topics and concise, straightforward instruction on critical reading, writing, and research. With chapters on basic elements of the essay as well as key rhetorical patterns and strategies, this book offers students the support they need for college writing. --, Back cover

pt. I. On reading and writing well -- The writing process -- From reading to writing -- pt. II. The elements of the essay -- Thesis -- Unity -- Organization -- Beginnings and endings -- Paragraphs -- Transitions -- Effective sentences -- Writing with sources -- pt. III. The language of the essay -- Diction and tone -- Figurative language -- pt. IV. Types of essays -- Illustration -- Narration -- Description -- Process analysis -- Definition -- Division and classification -- Comparison and contrast -- Cause and effect -- Argument -- Combining models -- pt. V. Guides to research and editing -- A brief guide to writing a research paper -- Editing for grammar, punctuation, and sentence style