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11 Essentials of Effective Writing

by: Radaskiewicz McNeely, Ann Marie

11 Essentials of Effective Writing

by: Radaskiewicz McNeely, Ann Marie

ISBN 13:
9780395961124
ISBN 10:
0395961122
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 10/04/1999
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Summary

11 Essentials of Effective Writing is organized around the 11 qualities and approaches of good writing, including vivid language, logical organization, and interesting openings. Examples from student and professional writers demonstrate both the successful use of an essential trait as well as work requiring revision.

Preface

viii

Introduction

xii

Creativity and Originality

(28)

The Brain

(3)

Exercise 1.1

(2)

Invention Strategies

(20)

Talking

(2)

Exercise 1.2

(1)

Drawing

(1)

Exercise 1.3

(1)

Brainstorming

(2)

Exercise 1.4

(1)

Clustering

(1)

Exercise 1.5

(1)

Meditating

(1)

Exercise 1.6

(1)

Making an Analogy

(1)

Exercise 1.7

(1)

Freewriting

(1)

Exercise 1.8

(1)

Cubing

(1)

Exercise 1.9

(1)

Listing

(1)

Exercise 1.10

(1)

Using the Journalism Method

(1)

Exercise 1.11

(1)

Answering Questions

(1)

Exercise 1.12

(2)

Suggested Writing Activities

(2)

Vivid Language

(26)

Details

(6)

General Versus Specific Language

(2)

Factual and Sensory Details

(3)

Exercise 2.1

(1)

Descriptive Adjectives

(3)

Exercise 2.2

(1)

Strong Verbs

(6)

Exercise 2.3

(1)

Figures of Speech

(4)

Exercise 2.4

(1)

Precise Word Choices

(3)

Exercise 2.5

(1)

Suggested Writing Activities

(3)

Four Rules for Clear Sentences

(20)

Rule 1: Use Strong Verbs

(5)

Avoid There Is Sentences

(1)

Avoid It Is Sentences

(1)

Avoid Passive Voice Sentences

(3)

Match Subjects and Verbs

(1)

Rule 2: Avoid Wordiness

(3)

Avoid Redundant Words

(1)

Avoid Passive Voice

(1)

Rule 3: Vary Sentence Length

(3)

Avoid a Lot of Short Sentences

(1)

Avoid a Lot of Long Sentences

(1)

Rule 4: Adhere to Rules for Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation

(7)

Use Proper Grammar and Punctuation

(2)

Write Complete Sentences

(1)

Check the Spelling

(1)

Exercise 3.1

(3)

Suggested Writing Activities

(1)

Complete Paragraphs

(18)

Anticipating the Reader's Questions

(2)

Layers of Development

(13)

Exercise 4.1

(3)

Suggested Writing Activities

(2)

Coherent Paragraphs

(27)

Methods of Development

(16)

Narration

(1)

Description

(2)

Exemplification

(1)

Process Analysis

(1)

Comparison and Contract

(2)

Cause and Effect

101

(1)

Division

102

(2)

Classification

104

(1)

Reasons

105

(2)

Exercise 5.1

107

(2)

Choosing a Method

109

(1)

Combining the Methods

110

(5)

Exercise 5.2

114

(1)

Transitions

115

(3)

Exercise 5.3

116

(2)

Suggested Writing Activities

118

(2)

Cohesive Paragraphs

120

(11)

Exercise 6.1

128

(1)

Suggested Writing Activities

129

(2)

Organizing Logical Units

131

(24)

The Thesis Statement

136

(1)

Discovering Categories for Ideas

137

(9)

Natural Organization

138

(2)

Logical Organization

140

(4)

Exercise 7.1

144

(2)

Choosing Natural or Logical Organization

146

(2)

Outlining

148

(4)

Formal Outlines

149

(1)

Informal Outlines

150

(1)

Exercise 7.2

151

(1)

Using Organizational Markers

152

(2)

Suggested Writing Activities

154

(1)

Interesting Openings

155

(18)

Purposes of the Opening

155

(16)

Give Background Information

156

(1)

State Thesis

157

(1)

Establish Tone

157

(2)

Interest the Reader

159

(1)

Tell a Story

160

(1)

Ask Questions

161

(1)

Establish the Significance of Your Subject

162

(1)

Begin With a Quotation

163

(1)

Use Contrast

164

(1)

Give an Example

165

(1)

Explain Your General Topic and Narrow to Your Specific Point

166

(1)

Surprise, Shock, or Startle the Reader

167

(1)

Combining the Methods

168

(1)

Exercise 8.1

169

(2)

Suggested Writing Activities

171

(2)

Effective Closings

173

(13)

Describe Effects

174

(2)

Make Predictions

176

(1)

Make Recommendations

177

(1)

Complete a Circle

178

(2)

Ask Questions

180

(4)

Exercise 9.1

181

(3)

Suggested Writing Activities

184

(2)

Confidence and Assertiveness

186

(13)

Avoid Hedging, Apologies, and Disclaimers

187

(3)

Choose Assertive Words

190

(4)

Write Assertive Sentences

194

(2)

Use Varying Typefaces for Emphasis

196

(1)

Exercise 10.1

196

(1)

Suggested Writing Activities

197

(2)

Sensitivity and Tact

199

(18)

Match Your Points to Your Reader

201

(3)

Exercise 11.1

203

(1)

Make Concessions

204

(5)

Exercise 11.2

208

(1)

Avoid Offending or Insulting Your Reader

209

(6)

Name-calling

209

(2)

Condescending or Dismissive Tone

211

(1)

Emotionally Loaded Words

212

(2)

Exercise 11.3

214

(1)

Suggested Writing Activities

215

(2)

Appendix: Sample Compositions

217

(16)

Index

233

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