Reviewing Basic Grammar: A Guide to Writing Sentences and Paragraphs - Softcover

Yarber, Mary Laine; Yarber, Robert E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0321103548 ISBN 13: 9780321103543

Publisher: Pearson, 2003

Synopsis

This basic, step―by―step sentence―to―paragraph developmental writing textbook offers writing instruction and practice on grammar rules and concepts that help students succeed in their college courses and beyond. Introductory material on writing effective paragraphs is also included.

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Synopsis

This basic, step-by-step sentence-to-paragraph developmental writing textbook offers writing instruction and practice on grammar rules and concepts that help students succeed in their college courses and beyond. Introductory material on writing effective paragraphs is also included. - More Visual Aids: Each chapter includes more charts, lists, and other visual aids to help visual learners better understand complex grammar concepts. - Tip boxes have been revised, expanded, and updated. - The exercises have been re-written to include modern, interesting, and lively content that will appeal to todays students. - The Answer Key has been re-formatted and now contains answers to all even numbered questions. - Computer Activity writing exercises in each chapter - Writing Paragraphs section at the end of each chapter offer instruction on writing effective topic sentences and paragraphs. - Writers Tips throughout the text provide practical advice for students on matters such as selecting the best dictionary, formatting papers, and so on. - A chapter review summarizes grammar coverage in each chapter.

- An end-of-book "Checklist for the ESL Writer" addresses troublesome and confusing problems for ESL students.

From the Back Cover

Now in a new edition, this step-by-step guide to developmental writing pairs an intensive grammar review with an introduction to paragraph writing. Lively, topical content and updated exercises are designed to appeal to today¿s students.

• Revised and expanded "Writer¿s Tips" throughout the text provide practical advice on matters from selecting a dictionary to formatting papers.
• More charts, lists, and other aids help students visualize complex grammar concepts.
• Reviews summarize the grammar coverage in each chapter.
• "Checklist for the ESL Writer" addresses common areas of concern or confusion for English language students.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0321103548
• ISBN 13: 9780321103543
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 368