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Samson, Donald C., Jr. – 1993
Intended for students in upper-division technical communication courses and professionals in business and government who want to learn how to edit technical writing, this book describes what technical editors do and how they do it. Throughout the book are exercises that students can use as self-tests; answer keys are provided for checking work.…
Descriptors: Editing, Grammar, Higher Education, Proofreading
1991
This handbook for writers is designed to be a practical guide to the conventions of the English language in its written form. The handbook also offers information and advice on composition and grammar and on a selection of other editing- and publishing-related topics. Chapters in the book are: (1) Punctuation; (2) Capitals, Italics, and Quotation…
Descriptors: Editing, Elementary Secondary Education, Grammar, Higher Education
Kiester, Jane Bell – 1990
Helping students in grades 3 through 11 to master the mechanics of language, this book describes the "Caught'ya" approach to teaching grammar, in which students correct error-filled sentences that form an ongoing humorous plot. The book notes that the sentences are presented 3 to 5 times a week at the start of class and take less than 10…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Grammar, Instructional Innovation
Rodgers, Molly; Zimmer, Linda M. – 1990
Intended for use by students at any level above grade 4, this practice book sharpens students' knowledge of basic grammar skills. The book emphasizes combining and expanding sentences as well as checking written sentences for correct use of various parts of speech. The book includes a section on capitalization and punctuation. The book is…
Descriptors: Capitalization (Alphabetic), Editing, Elementary Education, English
Rodgers, Molly; Zimmer, Linda M. – 1990
Intended for use by students at any level above grade 5, this practice book helps students master fundamental grammar concepts and avoid grammar errors commonly made in speaking and writing. The book emphasizes correct sentence structure and clarity of expression. The book includes editing and proofreading exercises and a section on capitalization…
Descriptors: Capitalization (Alphabetic), Editing, Elementary Education, English
Rodgers, Molly; Zimmer, Linda M. – 1990
Intended for use by students at any level above grade 3, this practice book helps students use the parts of speech correctly in speaking and writing. The book reviews (1) the kinds of sentences; (2) the use of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, and adjectives in sentences; (3) capitalization and punctuation; and (4) proofreading. The book is…
Descriptors: Capitalization (Alphabetic), Elementary Education, English, Grammar
Moxley, Joseph M., Ed. – 1992
This book of author-contributed chapters on academic writing grew out of workshops on scholarly writing taught at the University of South Florida. The chapters in part I review the working habits of successful academic authors. The chapters in part II analyze the genres of academic writing. Part III focuses on revision and editing of manuscripts.…
Descriptors: Faculty Publishing, Higher Education, Professional Development, Proofreading
