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Product Identifiers

PublisherBedford/Saint Martin's

ISBN-10031257780X

ISBN-139780312577803

eBay Product ID (ePID)18038657168

Product Key Features

Number of Pages464 Pages

Publication NameLanguage Power : Tutorials for Writers

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2014

SubjectStyle Manuals, Study & Teaching, Rhetoric

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines

AuthorDana Ferris

FormatSpiral

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight21.1 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Table Of ContentIntroductions (How to use this book and overview of concepts) Preface for teachers: Provide suggestions for integrating the material into a course syllabus and providing effective feedback. Discussion of research informing the content and structure of the lessons and other materials in the book. References to support materials online. Introduction for students: Provide context for all material in the book. Discuss why errors matter (real-world audiences, clarity & effectiveness of communication for readers). Define and discuss global and local revision. Finding out what you already know (Diagnostic) Grammar knowledge questionnaire for students Diagnostic writing/error analysis activity for students/teacher to identify initial trouble spots for individuals and the whole class Charts for students to track their progress--also available online? Mastering the basics (Foundation) Parts of Speech Review Understanding Subjects & Verbs Clause Types & Sentence Patterns Developing Academic Language & Style (Application) Analyzing Vocabulary in Assigned Readings Cohesion & Coherence Between & Within Paragraphs Lexical Variety in Writing Grammar Power Punctuation Power Tackling Problem Areas (Practice) Strategies for Self-Editing Wordy Sentences Passive Voice Inaccurate Word Choice Informal Word Choice Word Form Errors The Big 3 Comma Errors Apostrophe Errors Other Punctuation Problems Pronoun Reference & Shifts Verb Tense (Shifts and Contrasts) Subject-Verb Agreement Sentence Boundaries (Run-Ons, Comma Splices, & Fragments) Noun Plurals The Big 3 Article Errors Verb Phrases (verb form issues; modals and other auxiliaries) Prepositions/Prepositional Phrases Appendix (Review) Grammar Knowledge Questionnaire Final Writing & Error Analysis Reflection & Analysis Activities Answer KeysIndex

SynopsisPinpoint both your strengths and areas for improvement as Language Power helps you take control of your own writing by providing the tools for understanding and improving your vocabulary usage, grammar, and style.

LC Classification NumberPE1413.F47 2014