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.
Author: Ian Johnston
Publisher: Broadview Press Inc
Published: 04/28/2015
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 7.20h x 5.00w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9781554812578
ISBN10: 1554812577
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Rhetoric
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing | General
About the Author
Ian Johnston is Emeritus Professor at Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, British Columbia.
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