Essay Essentials with Readings

Description

Over six editions, Essay Essentials with Readings has developed a loyal following because of its reputation for being straightforward and practical, providing students with the guidance and support they need to develop their written communication skills. With a clean layout, clear explanations, and opportunities to practise, Essay Essentials helps students to be better writers in their post-secondary studies and equips them with the skills they need to be successful in their career. Part 1: Understanding the Elements of Effective Writing 7 - Understanding the Audience, Understanding Yourself 8 - Understanding the Role of Reading as a Writing Component 22 - Understanding the Role of Critical Thinking 34 Part2: Beginning the Writing Process 49 - Organizing Your Work and Preparing for Writing 50 - Developing the Main Points and Writing the Thesis Statement 66 - Writing an Outline 81 Part 3: Drafting Your Work 87 - Understanding the Paragraph 88 - Writing Introductions and Conclusions 102 - Summarizing 114 Part 4: Academic and Workplace Writing Styles 119 - Academic and Workplace Writing 120 - Analytical Writing: Process Analysis, Causal Analysis, and Classification and Division 123 - Persuasive Writing: Description, Example, and Comparison and Contrast 137 - Argumentation 149 - Writing in the Workplace: Memos, Letters, and Short Reports 159 Part 5: Writing Research Papers 171 - Preparing for Research and Choosing a Research Method 172 - Formatting a Research Paper 181 - Documenting Your Sources 188 Part 6: Understanding the Revision Process 219 - Choosing the Right Words 220 - Rewriting Your Work 235 - Editing and Proofreading Your Work 243 Part 7: Presenting Your Work 251 - Academic Presentations 252 - Academic and Workplace Posters and Portfolios 259 Part 8: Readings 267 Part 9: Workbook 325 - A Review of the Basics 326 - Grammar 362 - Punctuation 398 - Spelling 422 Appendix A List of Terms: A Vocabulary of Writing 451 Appendix B Answers for Selected Exercises 460 Index 492