Giampalmi, Joe , author ,
College writing for dummies / by Joe Giampalmi. -- .-- For dummies .
Includes index.
Introduction Part 1. Getting started with college writing Transitioning to greater expectations : college writing Sailing into safe waters : first-year writing success Previewing a college writing 101 course : getting schooled Tasting higher steaks : essay portfolio requirements Part 2. Establishing essentials : elements of composing Planning your essays success : organization and structure Determining your reasons for writing : audience and purpose Showing evidence : thesis support Part 3. Writing with style, language, and grammar Establishing structure : sentences and paragraphs Scoring personality points : stars of style Showing sensitivity : language that builds better societies Scrutizing your paper for sneaky grammar errors Part 4. Rehearsing for success : planning, writing, and revising Preparing your persuasion : planning, gathering, and organizing information Getting one done : completing draft one Rethinking and repairing : three-level revising plan Finalizing for shipment : format and presentation Reaching out : writing across courses Part 5. The part of tens Ten (or so) resources for improving college writing Ten tips for nonnative English-speaking college writers Ten (or so) tips for repairing broken essays : DIY
ISBN 9781119895039
English language -- Rhetoric
English language -- Grammar
College readers
808.042
College writing for dummies / by Joe Giampalmi. -- .-- For dummies .
Includes index.
Introduction Part 1. Getting started with college writing Transitioning to greater expectations : college writing Sailing into safe waters : first-year writing success Previewing a college writing 101 course : getting schooled Tasting higher steaks : essay portfolio requirements Part 2. Establishing essentials : elements of composing Planning your essays success : organization and structure Determining your reasons for writing : audience and purpose Showing evidence : thesis support Part 3. Writing with style, language, and grammar Establishing structure : sentences and paragraphs Scoring personality points : stars of style Showing sensitivity : language that builds better societies Scrutizing your paper for sneaky grammar errors Part 4. Rehearsing for success : planning, writing, and revising Preparing your persuasion : planning, gathering, and organizing information Getting one done : completing draft one Rethinking and repairing : three-level revising plan Finalizing for shipment : format and presentation Reaching out : writing across courses Part 5. The part of tens Ten (or so) resources for improving college writing Ten tips for nonnative English-speaking college writers Ten (or so) tips for repairing broken essays : DIY
ISBN 9781119895039
English language -- Rhetoric
English language -- Grammar
College readers
808.042