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| To the Instructor |
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| To the Student |
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3 | (20) |
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4 | (15) |
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6 | (1) |
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7 | (1) |
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The Writing Process: Carla's Essay |
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If You Hate the Thought of a Step-by-Step Approach |
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16 | (3) |
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19 | (1) |
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Writing Assignment 1: Writing and You |
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20 | (1) |
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Writing Assignment 2: Reasons for Attending College |
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21 | (2) |
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23 | (16) |
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23 | (1) |
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24 | (1) |
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24 | (11) |
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25 | (2) |
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27 | (1) |
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Invisible Writing: A Computer Technique |
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28 | (1) |
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29 | (2) |
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Narrowing Your Topic: The Topic-Subtopic Method |
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31 | (2) |
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33 | (1) |
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34 | (1) |
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Progressive Writing Assignment |
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35 | (4) |
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Building a Framework: Thesis and Organization |
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39 | (22) |
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The Structure of an Essay |
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41 | (1) |
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41 | (1) |
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Constructing the Thesis Statement |
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42 | (11) |
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Types of Thesis Statements |
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42 | (7) |
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Evaluating Your Thesis Points |
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49 | (4) |
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53 | (5) |
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53 | (2) |
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55 | (2) |
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57 | (1) |
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Progressive Writing Assignment |
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58 | (3) |
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61 | (12) |
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Purposes of an Introduction |
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62 | (1) |
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63 | (8) |
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65 | (2) |
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67 | (1) |
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68 | (1) |
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69 | (2) |
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Progressive Writing Assignment |
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71 | (2) |
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Developing Body Paragraphs |
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Characteristics of an Effective Body Paragraph |
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Direction: Shaping the Topic Sentences of Body Paragraphs |
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Unity: Sticking to the Point of the Essay |
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Coherence: Holding the Essay Together |
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Support: Using Specific Detail |
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Progressive Writing Assignment |
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98=E | (24) |
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101 | (10) |
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102 | (6) |
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102 | (1) |
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103 | (1) |
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104 | (1) |
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105 | (1) |
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106 | (2) |
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108 | (1) |
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108 | (1) |
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108 | (1) |
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Progressive Writing Assignment |
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109 | (2) |
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Revising, Proofreading, and Formatting |
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111 | (16) |
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112 | (5) |
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113 | (4) |
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117 | (5) |
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118 | (1) |
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118 | (1) |
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118 | (1) |
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Proofreading the Word-Processed Essay |
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119 | (3) |
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122 | (2) |
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122 | (1) |
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123 | (1) |
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Progressive Writing Assignment |
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124 | (3) |
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Showing and Telling: Description, Narration, and Example |
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127 | (38) |
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128 | (1) |
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Laying the Groundwork for Descriptive Writing |
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128 | (1) |
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Elements of Descriptive Writing |
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129 | (12) |
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129 | (3) |
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132 | (1) |
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Establishing a Dominant Impression |
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133 | (2) |
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Wordsmith's Corner: Examples of Descriptive Writing |
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135 | (6) |
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141 | (10) |
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Laying the Groundwork for Narrative Writing |
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141 | (1) |
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Techniques for Successful Narration |
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142 | (4) |
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Wordsmith's Corner: Examples of Narrative Writing |
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146 | (5) |
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151 | (11) |
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Laying the Groundwork for Writing Using Examples |
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152 | (3) |
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Wordsmith's Corner: Examples of Writing Supported by Example |
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155 | (7) |
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Topics for Combining Methods of Development |
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162 | (3) |
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Limiting and Ordering: Definition, Classification, and Process |
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165 | (34) |
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166 | (10) |
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Laying the Groundwork for Writing a Definition |
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167 | (1) |
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Using Examples in Definition Essays |
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168 | (1) |
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Subjective and Objective Definitions |
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168 | (2) |
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Wordsmith's Corner: Examples of Writing Developed by Definition |
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170 | (6) |
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176 | (13) |
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Laying the Groundwork for Writing Classification Papers |
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177 | (1) |
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Establishing a Basis for Classification |
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178 | (5) |
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Wordsmith's Corner: Examples of Writing Developed through Classification |
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183 | (6) |
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189 | (7) |
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Laying the Groundwork for Process Writing |
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189 | (1) |
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Organizing the Process Essay |
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190 | (1) |
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Introducing the Process Essay |
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191 | (1) |
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Concluding the Process Essay |
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192 | (1) |
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Wordsmith's Corner: Examples of Process Writing |
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192 | (4) |
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Topics for Combining Methods of Development |
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196 | (3) |
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Examining Logical Connections: Comparison-Contrast, Cause-Effect, and Argument |
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199 | (34) |
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200 | (10) |
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Laying the Groundwork for Comparison-Contrast Writing |
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201 | (1) |
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Setting Up a Comparison-Contrast Paper |
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202 | (3) |
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Wordsmith's Corner: Examples of Writing Using Comparison-Contrast |
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205 | (5) |
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210 | (8) |
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Laying the Groundwork for Cause-Effect Writing |
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211 | (1) |
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Identifying Causes and Effects |
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212 | (1) |
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Wordsmith's Corner: Examples of Writing Using Cause and Effect |
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213 | (5) |
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218 | (13) |
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Laying the Groundwork for Writing an Argument |
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219 | (1) |
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220 | (1) |
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Introducing an Argument Essay |
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220 | (1) |
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221 | (4) |
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Will You Change Anyone's Mind? |
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225 | (1) |
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Wordsmith's Corner: Examples of Writing Using Argument |
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226 | (5) |
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Topics for Combining Methods of Development |
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231 | (2) |
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233 | (24) |
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234 | (1) |
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Five Steps in Writing a Summary |
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234 | (5) |
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Step 1: Choose a Topic and Find Sources of Information |
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234 | (1) |
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Step 2: Evaluate Sources and Choose Your Article |
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235 | (1) |
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Step 3: Read the Article Thoroughly |
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236 | (1) |
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Step 4: Draft Your Summary |
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237 | (2) |
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Step 5: Format, Proofread, and Cite Your Source |
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239 | (1) |
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Paraphrasing: An Essential Skill |
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239 | (5) |
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A Brief Guide to MLA (Modern Language Association) Style |
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244 | (13) |
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244 | (1) |
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Referencing Sources Within Your Paper |
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244 | (1) |
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245 | (1) |
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246 | (11) |
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257 | (26) |
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Five Steps in Writing a Research Paper |
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259 | (6) |
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Step 1: Find a Topic and Create a Research Question |
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259 | (1) |
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Step 2: Find and Evaluate Information from Various Sources |
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260 | (3) |
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Step 3: Outline Your Paper and Take Notes from Your Sources |
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263 | (1) |
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264 | (1) |
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Step 5: Format Your Paper and Cite Your Sources |
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265 | (1) |
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Paraphrasing and Summarizing: Essential Research Skills |
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265 | (4) |
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266 | (1) |
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267 | (2) |
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Guide to MLA (Modern Language Association) Style |
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269 | (14) |
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269 | (1) |
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Referencing Sources Within Your Paper |
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270 | (2) |
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272 | (4) |
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276 | (7) |
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283 | (238) |
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285 | (20) |
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286 | (3) |
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286 | (1) |
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286 | (3) |
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Recognizing Verbs and Subjects |
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289 | (5) |
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289 | (2) |
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291 | (1) |
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Recognizing Prepositional Phrases |
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292 | (2) |
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Regular and Irregular Verbs |
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294 | (6) |
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297 | (3) |
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300 | (5) |
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305 | (14) |
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306 | (3) |
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307 | (1) |
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307 | (1) |
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308 | (1) |
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308 | (1) |
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Problems in Subject-Verb Agreement |
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309 | (6) |
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Prepositional Phrase Between Subject and Verb |
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309 | (1) |
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Indefinite Pronouns as Subjects |
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310 | (1) |
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Subject Following the Verb |
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311 | (1) |
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312 | (3) |
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319 | (16) |
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What Is a Run-on Sentence? |
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320 | (1) |
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321 | (6) |
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Method 1: Period and Capital Letter |
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321 | (1) |
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Method 2: Comma and FANBOYS Conjunction |
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Method 4: Semicolon and Transitional Expression |
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324 | (2) |
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326 | (1) |
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A Special Case: The Word That |
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327 | (2) |
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329 | (6) |
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335 | (16) |
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What Is a Sentence Fragment? |
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336 | (10) |
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Dependent Clause Fragments |
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336 | (2) |
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Verbal Phrase Fragments (to, -ing, and -ed) |
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338 | (4) |
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Missing-Subject Fragments |
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342 | (1) |
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Example and Exception Fragments |
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343 | (2) |
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Prepositional Phrase Fragments |
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345 | (1) |
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346 | (5) |
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351 | (14) |
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Subject and Object Pronouns |
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351 | (4) |
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352 | (2) |
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354 | (1) |
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355 | (4) |
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The Substitution Method for Who and Whom |
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355 | (4) |
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Intensive and Reflexive Pronouns |
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359 | (3) |
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359 | (1) |
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360 | (1) |
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Problems with Intensive and Reflexive Pronouns |
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360 | (2) |
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362 | (3) |
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Pronoun Agreement, Reference, and Point of View |
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365 | (22) |
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366 | (5) |
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Problems in Pronoun Agreement |
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367 | (1) |
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Pronoun Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns |
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368 | (1) |
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Pronouns and Gender Fairness |
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369 | (2) |
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371 | (5) |
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Pronoun Reference Problem: No Antecedent |
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372 | (1) |
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Pronoun Reference Problem: Two Possible Antecedents |
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373 | (1) |
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Special Pronoun Reference Problem: This and Which |
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374 | (2) |
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376 | (5) |
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381 | (1) |
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Editing Exercises: Basic Grammar |
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382 | (5) |
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Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers |
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387 | (14) |
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388 | (5) |
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389 | (4) |
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393 | (2) |
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395 | (6) |
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401 | (10) |
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404 | (7) |
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411 | (22) |
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412 | (4) |
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Avoiding Unnecessary Tense Shifts |
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412 | (2) |
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Providing Necessary Tense Shifts |
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414 | (2) |
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416 | (7) |
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Uses of Active and Passive Voice |
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418 | (1) |
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Writing Sentences in Active and Passive Voice |
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419 | (2) |
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Correcting Shifts in Voice |
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421 | (2) |
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423 | (6) |
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Editing Exercises: Advanced Grammar |
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429 | (4) |
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Punctuation, Word Choice, and Mechanics |
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433 | (12) |
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Commas to Set Off Introductory Words, Phrases, and Clauses |
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434 | (1) |
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Commas to Join Items in a Series |
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434 | (2) |
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Commas to Join Independent Clauses |
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436 | (1) |
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Commas Around Interrupters |
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437 | (1) |
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Commas with Direct Quotations |
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438 | (1) |
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Commas in Names and Dates |
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439 | (1) |
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440 | (5) |
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445 | (14) |
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End Punctuation: Period, Question Mark, and Exclamation Point |
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446 | (2) |
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446 | (1) |
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446 | (1) |
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447 | (1) |
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448 | (1) |
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Semicolon to Join Independent Clauses |
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448 | (1) |
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Semicolon to Join Items in a List |
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448 | (1) |
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Colons and Dashes: Formal and Informal Punctuation |
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449 | (2) |
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449 | (1) |
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450 | (1) |
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Parentheses: Tools of Understatement |
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451 | (1) |
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452 | (7) |
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459 | (14) |
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460 | (1) |
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461 | (1) |
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462 | (2) |
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464 | (2) |
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466 | (7) |
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473 | (10) |
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474 | (5) |
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479 | (4) |
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483 | (12) |
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Capital Letters to Begin Sentences |
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484 | (1) |
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Capitalization of Words Referring to Individuals |
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484 | (2) |
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484 | (1) |
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484 | (1) |
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485 | (1) |
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Capitalization of Words Referring to Groups |
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486 | (2) |
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Religions, Geographic Locations, Races, and Nationalities |
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486 | (1) |
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Organizations, Businesses, and Agencies |
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487 | (1) |
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Capitalization of Words Referring to Time and Place |
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488 | (2) |
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Dates, Days, Holidays, and Seasons |
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488 | (1) |
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488 | (1) |
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489 | (1) |
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Capitalization of Words Referring to Things and Activities |
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490 | (2) |
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490 | (1) |
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490 | (1) |
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491 | (1) |
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491 | (1) |
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492 | (3) |
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495 | (12) |
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Apostrophes in Contractions |
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496 | (1) |
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Apostrophes to Show Possession |
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497 | (6) |
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497 | (2) |
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Distinguishing Possessives from Simple Plurals |
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499 | (2) |
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Possessive Forms of Pronouns |
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501 | (1) |
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Proofreading for Apostrophe Errors |
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501 | (2) |
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503 | (4) |
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Quotation Marks, Underlining, and Italics |
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507 | (14) |
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Quotation Marks to Signal Quotations |
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508 | (3) |
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508 | (2) |
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510 | (1) |
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Quotation Marks, Underlining, or Italics to Set Off Titles |
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511 | (3) |
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512 | (1) |
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512 | (2) |
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514 | (4) |
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Editing Exercises: Punctuation, Word Choice, and Mechanics |
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518 | (3) |
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521 | (102) |
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523 | (6) |
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Two Ways of Seeing a River |
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529 | (7) |
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536 | (6) |
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542 | (7) |
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549 | (7) |
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When Words Get in the Way |
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556 | (6) |
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562 | (7) |
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Coping with Procrastination |
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569 | (6) |
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575 | (7) |
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The Brutal Business of Boxing |
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589 | (6) |
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Date Rape: Exposing Dangerous Myths |
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595 | (7) |
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602 | (6) |
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Should College Athletes Be Paid? |
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608 | (7) |
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Reading, Writing, and . . . Ethics? |
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615 | (8) |
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| Credits |
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