Synopsis
Abandoning the five-paragraph essay, this excellent composition textbook focuses on improving reading, inference, and writing skills while guiding students though the process of writing essays in response to readings about contemporary issues. A proofreading skill section offers rules, explanations, and exercises on English usage. The sixth edition adds 20 readings. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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This work focuses on improving reading, inference and writing skills while guiding students though the process of writing essays in response to readings about contemporary issues. Writing assignments are based on 65 readings by students and professionals covering topics such as hate speech and the job market, and require students to extract meanings and implications as the basis for their essays. A proofreading skill section offers rules, explanations, and exercises on English usage. For this fifth edition, 11 new readings have been added. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)