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Series
Language
English
Description
The original edition of the most trusted writer's guide to American English, this is the book that generations of writers have relied upon for timeless advice on grammar, diction, syntax, sentence construction, and other writing essentials. In brief and concise terms, author William Strunk, Jr., identifies the principal requirements of proper American English style and concentrates on the most often violated rules of composition. Originally published...
2) Writing life stories: how to make memories into memoirs, ideas into essays, and life into literature
Author
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Formats
Description
From the Publisher: Writing Life Stories is a classic text that appears on countless creative nonfiction and composition syllabi the world over. This updated 10th anniversary edition gives readers the same friendly instruction and stimulating exercises along with updated information on current memoir writing trends, ethics, Internet research, and even marketing ideas. Readers will discover how to turn their untold life stories into vivid personal...
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
First Edition.
Physical Desc
ix, 596 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
A practical guide to everything you'll ever need to write-at work, at school, and in your personal life. With more than two hundred how-to entries and easy-to-use models organized into three comprehensive sections on work, school, and personal life, How to Write Anything covers a wide range of topics that make it an essential guide for the whole family. You want your boss to fund a special project. How can you write a persuasive email that will win...
Author
Publisher
Inkyard Press
Language
English
Description
After an incident at school, seventeen year-old Alaine is spending spring break in a "volunteer immersion project", toiling away under the ever-watchful eyes of Tati Estelle and her eagle-eyed mother at a new nonprofit in Haiti. Although it is meant as punishment, Alaine is still able to flirt with Tati's distractingly cute intern, get some actual face time with her mom and experience her family's history in Haiti for the first time.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
500L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs explain to children how to write school reports and the parts of formal writing, such as the introduction, body, and conclusion of a paper.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Super Smart Information Strategies: Pull it Together provides students with practical information on how to synthesizing data. Readers are encouraged to think critically as they conduct research, collaborate with fellow students and present their findings in new and different ways.
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
1100L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (44 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Presents a practical guide to writing a research paper that discusses choosing a topic, doing research, taking notes, and citing sources. Includes a glossary and further resources.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
Researching and writing can be fun. But how do you know you're quoting and summarizing properly in your written work? Discover how to understand public domain, how to cite a source, and how to use someone else's words appropriately in your papers and projects.
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Raintree
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
890L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Explores the features, purpose, and types of informational writing. Includes three activities for practicing informational writing, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
800L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
Explores ways to share information when doing research, presentation, persuasive, and narrative writing. Discusses newsletters, speeches, podcasts, journals, and blogs among other methods. Includes a glossary and further resources.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
Lexile measure
490L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Book reports are a great way for young people to share their thoughts about books they have read. The activities in this book will help readers develop the skills needed to identify important information from a text and write a clear and concise book report.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
710L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to select a topic for a research project with these fun activities. Students will build foundational skills as they learn how to begin new projects effectively. With tips that are relevant across multiple academic disciplines, this book encourages students to think critically about their project before they begin, to avoid wasting time, effort, and resources. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help...