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Real skills with readings : sentences and paragraphs for college, work, and everyday life / Susan Anker ; with illustrations by Suzy Becker.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextPublication details: Boston, Mass. : Bedford/St. Martins, c2013.Edition: 3rd edDescription: xxxv, 679 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 9781457602009
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 808/.042 23
LOC classification:
  • PE1439 .A548 2013
Contents:
Part 1. Writing paragraphs -- Part 2. Grammar basics -- Part 3. Editing for the four most serious errors -- Part 4. Editing for other errors and sentense style -- Part 5. Editing words in sentences -- Part 6. Editing for punctuation and mechanics -- Part 7. ESL concerns -- Part 8. Readings for writers.
Summary: "Real Skills with Readings offers practical, accessible coverage of basic sentence skills and step-by-step guidance on writing paragraphs. Like the other books in the Anker series, Real Skills motivates students with its message that writing is an essential and achievable skill. Real Skills connects engaging grammar and writing instruction with an emphasis on critical thinking and reading skills -- the keys to successful writing. Real-world examples, assignments, and readings show students the relevance of writing to all aspects of their lives."--publisher's website.
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Includes index.

Part 1. Writing paragraphs -- Part 2. Grammar basics -- Part 3. Editing for the four most serious errors -- Part 4. Editing for other errors and sentense style -- Part 5. Editing words in sentences -- Part 6. Editing for punctuation and mechanics -- Part 7. ESL concerns -- Part 8. Readings for writers.

"Real Skills with Readings offers practical, accessible coverage of basic sentence skills and step-by-step guidance on writing paragraphs. Like the other books in the Anker series, Real Skills motivates students with its message that writing is an essential and achievable skill. Real Skills connects engaging grammar and writing instruction with an emphasis on critical thinking and reading skills -- the keys to successful writing. Real-world examples, assignments, and readings show students the relevance of writing to all aspects of their lives."--publisher's website.

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