Excerpt from The Study and Practice, of Writing English
IN several years of experience in teaching college students how to write, the authors have found that most of the available text books either gave ah amount of material confusing to the student, or explained matters in such great detail that the instructor was rendered superfluous or else was reduced to the status of a quiz master.
In attempting to avoid the faults of ill-arrangement and of overelaboration, the writers of The Study and Practice have had the following purposes in mind.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an exploration of the conventions and practices of writing in the English language. Combining the perspectives of scholars and practitioners, the author delves into the mechanics of punctuation, grammar, and vocabulary, taking into account both historical and contemporary influences. The book discusses grammar, language, and punctuation, as well as the importance of clarity and correctness in expression. It examines the role of different forms of discourse, from description to argumentation, and provides guidance on how to effectively convey ideas through written communication. Additionally, the book includes sections on the use of language, including the study of words and their effective application in writing. By providing a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of English writing, this book serves as a valuable resource for students, writers, and anyone seeking to enhance their communication skills. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330351505_0
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