The Simple Math of Writing Well Writing for the 21st Century

Writing guides abound, but The Simple Math of Writing Well is one of a kind. Readers will find its practical approach affirming, encouraging, and informative, and its focus on the basics of linguistic structure releases 21st-century writers to embrace the variety of mediums that define our internet-...

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Main Author: Harrop, Jennie A. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] George Fox University Library [2018]
Series:Open textbook library.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Myths And Rule Changes 1
  • Part I. The Sentence Equation
  • 1. Main Verbs
  • 2. Main Subjects
  • 3. Terminal Punctuation Marks
  • 4. Mid-Sentence Punctuation Marks
  • 5. Eight Parts Of Speech
  • 6. Consistency
  • Part II. The Paragraph Equation
  • 7. Topic Sentences
  • 8. Evidence
  • 9. Summary Sentences
  • Part III. The Essay Equation
  • 10. Thesis Statements
  • 11. Introductions
  • 12. Body Paragraphs
  • 13. Conclusions
  • Part IV. The Process Of Writing Well
  • 14. Purpose
  • 15. Audience
  • 16. Voice
  • 17. Context
  • 18. Claims And Appeals
  • 19. Clarity And Cohesion
  • 20. Revision And Creativity
  • Part V. Research
  • 21. Finding Credible Evidence
  • 22. Including Outside Evidence
  • Part VI. Academic Formatting
  • 23. Apa
  • 24. Mla
  • 25. Turabian
  • Part VII. Beyond Academia
  • 26. Emails
  • 27. Letters
  • 28. Reports And Proposals
  • ConclusionAbout The Author