<p>For courses in college developmental writing.</p><h3>Effective writers are effective learners</h3><p><cite><strong>Along These Lines: Writing Paragraphs and Essays</strong></cite> guides students, step by step, through the writing process with in-depth instruction on grammar and a proven focus on developing effective paragraphs and essays. With its intensive coverage of the writing process, the text helps developing writers acquire and improve their skills to become more effective writers and learners.</p><p>In the <strong>8th Edition</strong>, each chapter offers numerous individual and collaborative exercises, along with contextualized practical writing applications, such as workplace writing, personal writing and classroom-centered academic material.</p>

<div class="c-section-headers-number-list_container"><h3>PART 1 – WRITING IN STAGES: THE PROCESS APPROACH</h3><ol><li>Writing a Paragraph</li><li>Illustration</li><li>Description</li><li>Narration</li><li>Process</li><li>Comparison and Contrast</li><li>Classification</li><li>Definition</li><li>Cause and Effect</li><li>Argument</li><li>Writing an Essay</li><li>Different Essay Patterns: Part One</li><li>Different Essay Patterns: Part Two</li><li>Using Research to Strengthen Essays</li><li>Writing from Reading</li></ol><h3>PART 2 – GRAMMAR FOR WRITERS</h3><ol start="16"><li>The Simple Sentence </li><li>Beyond the Simple Sentence: Coordination </li><li>Avoiding Run-On Sentences and Comma Splices </li><li>Beyond the Simple Sentence: Subordination </li><li>Avoiding Sentence Fragments </li><li>Using Parallelism in Sentences </li><li>Using Adjectives and Adverbs </li><li>Correcting Problems with Modifiers </li><li>Using Verbs Correctly: Standard Verb Forms, Irregular Verbs, Consistency, and Voice </li><li>Making Subjects and Verbs Agree </li><li>Using Pronouns Correctly: Agreement and Reference </li><li>Using Pronouns Correctly: Consistency and Case </li><li>Punctuation </li><li>Spelling </li><li>Words that Sound Alike/Look Alike </li><li>Word Choice </li><li>Sentence Variety</li></ol><h4 class="h5">Appendix: Readings for Writers</h4></div>

<p><cite><strong>Along These Lines: Writing Paragraphs and Essays</strong></cite> offers intensive coverage of the writing process that will help you acquire and improve your skills, thereby allowing you to become a more effective writer and learner. With in-depth instruction on grammar and a proven focus on developing effective paragraphs and essays, authors John Biays and Carol Wershoven will guide you step-by-step through the writing process.</p><p>The <strong>8th Edition</strong> offers you numerous individual and collaborative exercises in each chapter, along with contextualized practical writing applications, such as workplace writing, personal writing and classroom-centered academic material. Encouraging critical thinking and personal engagement, the authors provide invaluable resources, interactive exercises and continual reinforcement so you can develop a solid foundation for future success in and out of the classroom.</p>

 <p style="margin:0px;"> </p><p style="margin:0px;"><i>For courses in College Developmental Writing.</i></p> <p style="margin:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0px;"><b>Effective writers are effective learners</b></p> <p style="margin:0px;">Clear, effective writing is an increasingly important skill in today&rsquo;s world. With its intensive coverage of the writing process, <b><i>Along These Lines: Writing Paragraphs and Essays</i></b>, <b>8th Edition,</b> helps developing writers acquire and improve their skills to become more effective writers &ndash; and more effective learners. Biays and Wershoven guide students, step by step, through the writing process with in¿-depth instruction on grammar and a proven focus on developing effective paragraphs and essays. </p> <p style="margin:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0px;">Each chapter offers numerous individual and collaborative exercises, along with contextualized practical writing applications &ndash; such as workplace writing, personal writing, and classroom¿-centered academic material. Self-¿contained chapters provide a flexible framework that can accommodate various learning styles and instructional preferences. Encouraging critical thinking and personal engagement, the authors provide invaluable resources, interactive exercises, and continual reinforcement to give writers a solid foundation for future success in and out of the classroom.</p> <p style="margin:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0px;"><b>The loose-leaf version of this text is also available with MyLab Writing </b></p> <p style="margin:0px;">MyLab&trade; is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach <i>every</i> student. By combining trusted content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. When students enter your developmental writing course with varying skill levels, MyLab can help you identify which students need extra support and provide them targeted practice and instruction outside of class. Learn more about <a href="http://www.pearson.com/mylab/writing">MyLab Writing</a>.</p> <p style="margin:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0px;">&nbsp;</p>   

 <p style="margin:0px;"><b>PART 1 &ndash; WRITING IN STAGES: THE PROCESS APPROACH </b><br> 1. Writing a Paragraph<br> 2. Illustration<br> 3. Description<br> 4. Narration<br> 5. Process<br> 6. Comparison and Contrast<br> 7. Classification<br> 8. Definition<br> 9. Cause and Effect<br> 10. Argument<br> 11. Writing an Essay<br> 12. Different Essay Patterns: Part One<br> 13. Different Essay Patterns: Part Two<br> 14. Using Research to Strengthen Essays<br> 15. Writing from Reading<br> <br> <b>PART 2 &ndash; GRAMMAR FOR WRITERS</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> 16. The Simple Sentence <br> 17. Beyond the Simple Sentence: Coordination <br> 18. Avoiding Run-On Sentences and Comma Splices <br> 19. Beyond the Simple Sentence: Subordination <br> 20. Avoiding Sentence Fragments <br> 21. Using Parallelism in Sentences <br> 22. Using Adjectives and Adverbs <br> 23. Correcting Problems with Modifiers <br> 24. Using Verbs Correctly: Standard Verb Forms, Irregular Verbs, Consistency, and Voice <br> 25. Making Subjects and Verbs Agree <br> 26. Using Pronouns Correctly: Agreement and Reference <br> 27. Using Pronouns Correctly: Consistency and Case <br> 28. Punctuation <br> 29. Spelling <br> 30. Words that Sound Alike/Look Alike <br> 31. Word Choice <br> 32. Sentence Variety<br> <br></p><p style="margin:0px;">Appendix. Readings for Writers</p> <p style="margin:0px;">&nbsp;</p>   

<p><strong><em>Along These Lines</em></strong>: <strong><em>Writing Paragraphs and Essays</em></strong> guides you, step by step, through the writing process with in-depth instruction on grammar and a proven focus on developing effective paragraphs and essays. This title also helps you acquire and improve your skills to become a more effective writer and learner.</p>

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