A Kansas Notable BookBrian Daldorph first entered the Douglas County Jail classroom in Lawrence, Kansas, to teach a writing class on Christmas Eve 2001.
The professional's quick-reference handbook for writing business and technical reports Professionals in business, government, and technical fields often need help in organizing and writing reports for associates, clients, and managers.
The EPA investigation of a 1994 chemical plant tragedy concluded that "e;the explosion resulted from a lack of written safe operating procedures "e; While good written procedures can't guarantee zero accidents, they can reduce the number of accidents caused by human error.
This comprehensive and practical book covers the basics of grammar as well as the broad brush issues such as writing a grant application and selling to your potential audience.
Writing at University offers guidance on how to develop the writing you have to do at university along with a greater understanding of what is involved in this complex activity.
The last 25 years have witnessed extraordinary growth in the academic specialization variously described as composition studies or rhetoric and composition.
How to Edit Technical Documents is the most concise and clearly presented discussion of the editor's role and responsibilities to the writer, the reader, and the publishing processincluding changes that result from technological advances in editing.
From 70 of the most successful mystery writers in the business, an invaluable guide to crafting mysteriesfrom character development and plot to procedurals and thrillers';this is a writing guide that readers and writers will turn to again and again' (Booklist, starred review).
Writing assessment programs help place entering and mid-career students in composition courses at the appropriate level, monitor the progress of those students, and assist in placing them in writing courses throughout their undergraduate careers.
Jane Mallison is the former head of the English department at New York's prestigious Trinity SchoolMore than five million Americans belong to a book club and members are always looking for new ideasConsumers spend more than a billion dollars on books each yearFeatures Book Smart Recommended Reading sidebars that lead readers to similar books and authors
Provides immediate help for anyone preparing a biomedical paper by givin specific advice on organizing the components of the paper, effective writing techniques, writing an effective results sections, documentation issues, sentence structure and much more.
Multiple award-winner Roger Rosenblatt has received glowing critical acclaim for his exceptional literary worksfrom the hilarious novels Lapham Rising and Beet to his poignant, heartbreaking, ultimately inspiring memoir Making Toast.
The most intensive ACT English, Reading, and Writing prep you can get-with drills, strategies, and 15 full-length practice tests with explanations to help boost your ACT score!
Collins Cambridge IGCSE(TM) English as a Second Language Third Edition has been fully updated to support the revised Cambridge IGCSE(TM) and IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language syllabuses (0510/0511/0991/0993) for examination from 2024Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFor examination from 2024Written and edited by experienced English as a Second Language authors and examinersProvides learner support for the Cambridge IGCSE(TM) and IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language syllabuses (0510/0511/0991/0993) for examination from 2024Coverage of each of the four skills of listening, reading, speaking and writingSupportive write-in resource for use in the classroom, as homework, or for self-studyEngaging content to practise and consolidate language skills, grammar and vocabularyThe third edition includes a new section on synonyms to consolidate and expand vocabulary and a new section with speaking skills adviceThis resource is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to provide learner support for the syllabus for examination from 2024.
Collins Cambridge IGCSE(TM) English as a Second Language Third Edition has been fully updated to support the revised Cambridge IGCSE(TM) and IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language syllabuses (0510/0511/0991/0993) for examination from 2024Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFor examination from 2024Written and edited by experienced English as a Second Language authors and examinersIn-depth coverage of the Cambridge IGCSE(TM) and IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language syllabuses (0510/0511/0991/0993) for examination from 2024Equal coverage of each of the four skills of listening, reading, speaking and writingFun and creative projects at the end of each chapterTopic-based chapters provide engaging content so that language is developed through real-world contextsRich variety of texts and audio to help students develop their reading and listening skillsProvides extensive support and advice to help students prepare for assessmentThis resource is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2024.
An updated and expanded edition of the acclaimed writing guide for scientistsThe Scientist's Guide to Writing explains the essential techniques that students, postdocs, and early-career scientists need to write more clearly, efficiently, and easily.