Synopses & Reviews
Lear to Write with Confidence in Every School Subject
Get the Write Stuff!
Webster's New World(TM) Student Writing Handbook is the first comprehensive writing guide created expressly for students. Here in one volume is everything you need to help you write top-quality essays, term papers, and reports -- in any school subject. Arranged alphabetically for easy use, this unique reference can sharpen your writing skills -- and boost your grades on any writing assignment.
* Gives pointers on writing for college entrance exams -- a feature new in this edition!
* Shows examples of 55 types of writing with step-by-step instructions and writing samples
* Provides crystal-clear guidance on grammar
* Utilizes icons to identify potential pitfalls, with analyses of writing samples
* Features writing samples for many school subjects, including English, Social Sciences, Workplace Writing, Technical Writing, Mathematics, and Science.
* Includes an easy-to-understand Glossary with definitions and examples
* Highlights tips on writing for any situation -- academic, personal, or professional
Synopsis
A complete guide to writing across the curriculum, this unique reference provides everything students need to write top-quality essays, term papers, and reports on any school subject.
About the Author
SHARON SORENSON is the author of 18 writing books. With a Master's Degree from the University of Evansville and post-graduate work at Indiana University, she taught 22 years in public high schools and in adjunct positions at several universities. In addition to writing, she now travels nationally and internationally offering workshops for teachers and speaking at numerous conventions.
Table of Contents
Part I: Basics of Good Writing.
Prewriting.
Writing.
Revising.
Proofreading.
Part II: Methods of Development.
Analogy.
Cause and Effect.
Classification.
Comparison and Contrast.
Definition.
Description.
Narration.
Opinion.
Persuasion.
Process Analysis.
Part III: Types of Writing.
Advertising.
Analysis.
Announcement.
Argument.
Autobiography.
Biography.
Book Report.
Character Sketch.
Classified Ad.
Dialogue.
Directions.
Editorial.
E-Mail.
Essay.
Fax.
Feature Article.
Journal.
Lab Report.
Letters.
Social Letters.
Literary Analyses.
Memorandum.
Minutes of a Meeting.
News Article.
Sample News Article.
Notes.
Outlines.
Paraphrase.
Poetry.
Precis.
Research Paper.
Resume.
Review.
Scripts.
Short Answers.
Short Story.
Summaries.
Synopsis.
Technical Report.
Part IV: Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics.
Section A: Classification of Words.
Section B: Usage.
Section C: Phrases and Clauses.
Section D: Punctuation.
Glossary.
Index.