Synopsis
Expository Writing by Mervin James Curl is a comprehensive guide to the art of writing clear and concise essays, reports, and other forms of non-fiction writing. The book is designed to help students and professionals alike master the skills necessary to communicate effectively in a variety of academic and professional settings. The book covers all aspects of expository writing, including the planning and research process, the development of a thesis statement, the organization of ideas, and the use of evidence and examples to support arguments. It also includes chapters on grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure, as well as tips for editing and proofreading.Throughout the book, Curl provides numerous examples of effective expository writing, along with exercises and prompts to help readers practice their own writing skills. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy for readers of all levels to understand and apply the principles of expository writing.Overall, Expository Writing is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their writing skills and communicate more effectively in a variety of academic and professional contexts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Présentation de l'éditeur
Since one of the pleasures of life is in bring indebted to friends for kindnesses so generously given that the givers were unaw re of the indebtedness which they were creating, the author is happy to set fortb several acknowledgments of most helpful counsel and aid. To Dr. Emerson G. Sutcli Se, with whom a complete text on the whole subject of rhetoric bad been projected, only to be set aside, and to result, for the sent, in the text now published, the author wishes to express his thanks for advice, criticism, and general wise help throuout ihe preparation of this text. Dr. Herbert L. Creek read many sections of the book in manuscript, and made valuable suggestions. At the suggestion tAD r. Jacob Zeitlin the chapter on the Informal Essay was rewritten, with much improvement. Helpful advice was given concerning different sections of the book by Dr. Frank W. Scott. Dr. Harold N. Hi Uebrand, Dr. Clarissa Blnaker, and Miss Ruth Kelso. Dr. BobertC.W hitford and Mr. Bruce Weirick read a part of the book and kindly commented upon it. All these kind friends were members, at the time of giving aid, of the faculty of the University of I llinois. To Professor Fred L. Pattee, of the Pennsylvania State College, the author feels an especial debt of gratitude for unfailing interest and cheer and much wise counsel. To Mr. Warner
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