| Essays and Arguments: A Handbook for Writing Student Essays Revised Edition Contributor(s): Johnston, Ian (Author) |
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ISBN: 1554812577 ISBN-13: 9781554812578 Publisher: Broadview Press Inc OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Rhetoric - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - General |
| Dewey: 808.042 |
| LCCN: 2016297842 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5" W x 7.2" (0.57 lbs) 336 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book introduces the basics of argumentation before moving on to the structure and organization of essays. Planning and outlining the essay, writing strong thesis statements, organizing coherent paragraphs, and writing effective introductions and conclusions are among the subjects discussed. A separate section concisely explores issues specific to essays about literary works. The focus is on practical advice that will prove immediately useful to students-recommended procedures are emphasized, and detailed examples of academic and student writing are provided throughout. |