With its brevity (288 pages) and low price, Simple, Clear, and Correct delivers quality instruction at an affordable price. Author Bill Kelly hones paragraph-writing skills and then extends the writing with an introdcution to the essay and documentation. A crisp grammar review helps readers with the basics of composition for clearer, more correct writing.
With its brevity (288 pages) and low price, Simple, Clear, and Correct delivers quality instruction at an affordable price. Author Bill Kelly hones paragraph-writing skills and then extends the writing with an introdcution to the essay and documentation. A crisp grammar review helps readers with the basics of composition for clearer, more correct writing.
Part I: Making a StartChapter 1: The Paragraph: Process and ProductUnderstanding the Paragraph: Definition and ExplanationRecognizing the Reading/Writing ConnectionReading ActivelyPreparing a SummaryPreparing a Critical ParagraphChapter 2. Prewriting: Principles and TechniquesPrewriting DefinedFreewritingBrainstormingClusteringBranchingChapter 3. Composing: Creating a Topic Sentence and Draft ParagraphComposing DefinedDeveloping an Effective Topic SentenceChoosing and Developing Effective Supporting SentencesCreating a First Draft ParagraphChapter 4. Revising: Refining Your DraftRevising DefinedReassessing for Unity, Coherence, and LanguageRedraftingEditing for DictionProofreading for FormPart II: Understanding the Types and TechniquesChapter 5. NarrationProviding a Topic Sentence for Narrative ContextExplaining Events in Chronological OrderRecognizing the Most Effective Point of ViewChapter 6. DescriptionProviding a Topic Sentence to Preview Your DescriptionDrawing Upon Sensory DetailsRelying on Both Objective and Subjective DescriptionConsidering Spatial OrderChapter 7. ExampleProviding a Topic Sentence to State the Point Being IllustratedChoosing Specific ExamplesSelecting Relevant ExamplesProviding an Effective ArrangementChapter 8. ProcessProviding a Topic Sentence To Clearly State the Procedure or TechniqueUsing the Imperative Mood When AppropriateDividing the Process into Simple, Logical StepsRelying on Linear OrderChapter 9. DefinitionProviding a Topic Sentence to Highlight the Item or IdeaUnderstanding the Elements of Effective DefinitionRecognizing All The Possible MeaningsEnhancing Definition through Synonyms, Negation, and EtymologyChapter 10. Comparison and ContrastProviding a Topic Sentence to Specify the Subjects and FocusEstablishing a Basis for ComparisonIncluding a Thorough PresentationArranging Ideas EffectivelyChapter 11. Cause and EffectProviding a Topic Sentence to Focus on Cause or EffectDistinguishing between Direct and Related Causes and EffectsAvoiding Oversimplification of Causes and EffectsIncluding an Effective ArrangementChapter 12. Division and ClassificationProviding a Topic Sentence to Delineate the Scope and Identify the Focus as Division or ClassificationEstablishing a Logical Method of AnalysisMaintaining a Consistent PresentationUsing Distinct and Complete GroupingsChapter 13. ArgumentProviding a Topic Sentence to Identify a Clear Stance on an IssueIncluding Sufficient SupportUsing a Reasonable and Convincing ToneAvoiding Errors in LogicArranging Supporting Sentences in Emphatic OrderChapter 14. Moving Beyond the Paragraph: The EssayRecognizing the Difference between a Paragraph and an EssayOutlining Essay Structure: Introduction, Body, and ConclusionExamining the Essay-Writing Process: Prewriting, Composing, and RevisingUnderstanding the Importance of the ThesisRemember the Importance of Meeting the Reader’s NeedsPart III: Mastering FormChapter 15. Parts of SpeechChapter 16. Parts and Types of SentencesChapter 17. FragmentsChapter 18. Comma Splices and Run-on SentencesChapter 19. Subject-verb AgreementChapter 20. Basic TensesChapter 21. Irregular VerbsChapter 22. Verb VoiceChapter 23. Noun and Pronoun UseChapter 24. Modifier UseChapter 25. SpellingChapter 26. ParallelismChapter 27. PunctuationChapter 28. CapitalizationAppendix, A Brief Guide to Documentation