Synopses & Reviews
From essays to feature articles, from book reports to scripts, in all 37 types of writing are thoroughtly overviewed in this new edition. Solid coverage of good writing principals, subject-specific writing samples for each type of writing covered in the book, and important considerations for writing and the internet, college admissions essays and scholarship applications, and much more all come together in this newly revised classic. Readers will enjoy numerous improvements including: At 448 pages, this edition is much sleeker than the prior edition All-new sections on term papers, theses, and dissertations A new, space-saving interior design, making content more easily navigated and offering quicker reference All-new coverage of the specific considerations when writing for various subjects, including English, social sciences, science, technical subjects, and business Readers will find fewer samples in the new print edition, but the leaner page count doesn't eliminate any samples. Readers can find all the samples and more on a companion website. No matter what discipline students are writing for, a sample for the type of paper or composition is available. Readers will find expanded content on school and college application essays, special program admission essays, and on scholarship application essays. Additional samples of each of these important categories will also be accessible to the reader online.
Synopsis
Now more portable and easier to navigate! Webster's New World Student Writing Handbook, Fifth Edition has been refreshed and updated to give you a more portable and efficient reference for all of your high school and college writing needs!
From essays to feature articles, from book reports to scripts, you'll get coverage of all thirty-seven types of student writing, good writing principles, subject-specific writing samples, and important considerations for writing and the Internet. You'll enjoy updated coverage and improvements including:
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All-new sections on term papers
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A sleek interior design that makes content easier to navigate
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Brand-new coverage of specific considerations when writing for various subjects, including English, social sciences, science, business, and technical subjects
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Expanded content on job applications, college application essays, special program admission essays, and scholarship essays
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A companion Web site features concrete examples of the topics covered in each core subject area
Acclaimed by fellow students, educators, and parents, Webster's New World Student Writing Handbook is your one-stop reference for writing top-quality essays, term papers, and reports—on any school subject.
Synopsis
"A Webster's New World book"--T.p. verso.
About the Author
Sharon Sorenson is the author of eighteen writing books. For twenty-two years, she taught 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
Introduction.PART I: BASICS OF GOOD WRITING.
Chapter 1: Prewriting.
Chapter 2: Writing.
Chapter 3: Revising.
Chapter 4: Proofreading.
PART II: METHODS OF DEVELOPMENT.
Chapter 5: Analogy.
Chapter 6: Cause and Effect.
Chapter 7: Classification.
Chapter 8: Comparison and Contrast.
Chapter 9: Defi nition.
Chapter 10: Description.
Chapter 11: Narration.
Chapter 12: Opinion.
Chapter 13: Persuasion.
Chapter 14: Process Analysis.
PART III: TYPES OF WRITING.
Chapter 15: Analysis.
Chapter 16: Applications.
Chapter 17: Autobiographical Sketch.
Chapter 18: Biographical Sketch.
Chapter 19: Book Report.
Chapter 20: Character Sketch.
Chapter 21: Classifi ed Ad.
Chapter 22: Dialogue.
Chapter 23: E-Mail.
Chapter 24: Essay Test Responses.
Chapter 25: Feature Article.
Chapter 26: Letters.
Chapter 27: Literary Analyses.
Chapter 28: Memorandum.
Chapter 29: Minutes of a Meeting.
Chapter 30: News Article.
Chapter 31: Outlines.
Chapter 32: Paraphrase.
Chapter 33: Précis.
Chapter 34: Research Paper.
Chapter 35: Resume.
Chapter 36: Review.
Chapter 37: Scripts.
Chapter 38: Short Answers.
Chapter 39: Synopsis.
Chapter 40: Technical Report.
Chapter 41: Term Paper.
PART IV: GRAMMAR, USAGE, AND MECHANICS.
Chapter 42: Classifi cation of Words.
Chapter 43: Usage.
Chapter 44: Phrases and Clauses.
Chapter 45: Punctuation.
Glossary.
Index.