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_aSilverman, Jay _eauthor |
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_aRules of thumb : _ba guide for writers / _ccreated by Jay Silverman, Elaine Hughes and Diana Roberts Wienbroer. |
| 250 | _aFifth edition | ||
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_bMcGraw-Hill, _c2002 |
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_axi, 180 pages : _c24 cm |
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_2rdacontent _atext |
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| 504 | _aIncludes index | ||
| 505 | _aAcknowledgments How to Use Rules of Thumb New to the Fifth Edition of Rules of Thumb Part One: Correctness A Word about Correctness Confusing Words One Word or Two? Spelling Capitalization Abbreviations and Numbers Apostrophes Consistent Pronouns Correct Pronouns Vague Pronouns Recognizing Complete Sentences Run-On Sentences and Sentence Fragments Commas Semicolons Colons Dashes and Parentheses Quotation Marks Underlines Shifting Verb Tenses Verb Agreement Word Endings: s and ed Tangled Sentences Part Two: Putting a Paper Together What to do When You're Stuck Addressing Your Audience Writing in Class Finding an Organzation for Your Essay Introductions Paragraphs-Long and Short Transitions Conclusions How to Make a Paper Longer(and When to Make it Shorter) How to Work on a Second Draft Proofreading Tips Format of College Papers Part Three: The Research Paper How to Start a Research Project Three Essential Research Skills Feature: When You Find Too Many or Too Few Sources Getting Information at the Library Getting Information Online Feature: Sizing Up a Website Writing the Research Paper Writing about Literature Plagirism (Cheating) Documentation: The MLA Style Documentation: The APA Style Documentation: The Chicago Style(Footnotes) Part Four: Growing as a Writer Keeping a Journal Adding Details Recognizing Cliches Eliminating Offensive Language Trimming Wordiness Using Strong Verbs Varying Your Sentences Finding Your Voice | ||
| 520 | _aOffers advice on the writing and research process, as well as specific guidance on punctuation, mechanics, usage, and a variety of common assignments. | ||
| 650 | 0 | _aHandbooks and manuals | |
| 650 | 0 | _aReport writing | |
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_aEnglish language _xGrammar |
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_aHughes, Elaine _eauthor |
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_aWienbrer, Diana Roberts _eauthor |
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