The Writer's World - Paragraphs and Essays 2E Table of Contents
Inside Front Cover - Paragraph and Essay Checklists
Preface
Part I The Writing Process
Chapter 1 Exploring
The Paragraph and the Essay
Visualizing the Writing Process
What is Exploring?
Topic
Audience
Purpose
Exploring Strategies
Journal and Portfolio Writing
Chapter 2 Developing
What is Developing?
Narrow the Topic
The Topic Sentence
The Supporting Ideas
The Paragraph Plan
The First Draft
Chapter 3 Revising and Editing
What is Revising and Editing?
Revise for Unity
Revise for Adequate Support
Revise for Coherence
Revise for Style
Edit for Errors
Write the Final Draft
Part II Paragraph Patterns
Chapter 4 Illustration
What is Illustration?
The Illustration Paragraph
Explore Topics
The Topic Sentence
The Supporting Ideas
The Paragraph Plan
The First Draft
Revise and Edit an Illustration Paragraph
Chapter 5 Narration
What is Narration?
The Narrative Paragraph
Explore Topics
The Topic Sentence
The Paragraph Plan
The First Draft
Revise and Edit a Narrative Paragraph
Chapter 6 Description
What is Description?
The Descriptive Paragraph
Explore Topics
The Topic Sentence
The Supporting Ideas
The Paragraph Plan
The First Draft
Revise and Edit a Descriptive Paragraph
Chapter 7 Process
What is a Process?
The Process Paragraph
Explore Topics
The Topic Sentence
The Supporting Ideas
The Paragraph Plan
The First Draft
Revise and Edit a Process Paragraph
Chapter 8 Definition
What is Definition?
The Definition Paragraph
Explore Topics
The Topic Sentence
The Supporting Ideas
The Paragraph Plan
The First Draft
Revise and Edit a Definition Paragraph
Chapter 9 Classification
What is Classification?
The Classification Paragraph
Explore Topics
The Topic Sentence
The Supporting Ideas
The Paragraph Plan
The First Draft
Revise and Edit a Classification Paragraph
Chapter 10 Comparison and Contrast
What is Comparison and Contrast?
The Comparison and Contrast Paragraph
Explore Topics
The Topic Sentence
The Supporting Ideas
The Paragraph Plan
The First Draft
Revise and Edit a Comparison and Contrast Paragraph
Chapter 11 Cause and Effect
What is Cause and Effect?
The Cause and Effect Paragraph
Explore Topics
The Topic Sentence
The Supporting Ideas
The Paragraph Plan
The First Draft
Revise and Edit a Cause and Effect Paragraph
Chapter 12 Argument
What is Argument?
The Argument Paragraph
Explore Topics
The Topic Sentence
The Supporting Ideas
The Paragraph Plan
The First Draft
Revise and Edit an Argument Paragraph
Part III The Essay
Chapter 13 Writing the Essay
Explore Topics
The Thesis Statement
The Supporting Ideas
The Essay Plan
The Introduction
The Conclusion
The First Draft
Revising and Editing the Essay
The Essay Title
The Final Draft
Chapter 14 Essay Patterns
The Illustration Essay
The Narrative Essay
The Descriptive Essay
The Process Essay
The Definition Essay
The Classification Essay
The Comparison and Contrast Essay
The Cause and Effect Essay
The Argument Essay
Chapter 15 Enhancing Your Writing with Research
What is Research?
Research for Academic Writing
Gathering Information
Evaluating Sources
Add a Paraphrase, Summary, or Quotation
Cite Sources Using MLA Style
Sample Research Essay Using MLA Style
Part IV The Editing Handbook
Section 1 Effective Sentences Section Theme CULTURE
Chapter 16 Simple Sentences
Identify Subjects
Identify Prepositional Phrases
Identify Verbs
Helping Verbs
Chapter 17 Compound Sentences
Compare Simple and Compound Sentences
Combine Sentences Using Coordinating Conjunctions
Combine Sentences Using Semicolons
Combine Sentences Using Transitional Expressions
Chapter 18 Complex Sentences
What is a Complex Sentence?
Use Subordinating Conjunctions
Use Relative Pronouns
Use Embedded Questions
Chapter 19 Sentence Variety
What is Sentence Variety?
Combine Sentences
Include a Question, a Quotation, or an Exclamation
Vary the Opening Words
Combine Sentences with a Present Participle
Combine Sentences with a Past Participle
Combine Sentences with an Appositive
Section 2 Common Sentence Errors Section Theme PSYCHOLOGY
Chapter 20 Fragments and Run-Ons
Fragments
Run-Ons
Chapter 21 Faulty Parallel Structure
What is Parallel Structure?
Identify Faulty Parallel Structure
Section 3 Problems with Verbs Section Theme ESPIONAGE
Chapter 22 Present and Past Tenses
What is Verb Tense?
The Simple Present Tense
The Simple Past Tense
Avoid Double Negatives
Chapter 23 Past Participles
Past Participles
The Present Perfect Tense: have/has + Past Participle
The Past Perfect Tense: had + Past Participle
The Passive Voice: be + Past Participle
Chapter 24 Other Verb Forms
Problems with Progressive Forms (-ing Verbs)
Nonstandard Forms: gonna, gotta, wanna
Problems with Conditional Forms
Nonstandard Forms: would of, could of, should of
Section 4 Verb Agreement and Consistency Section Theme COLLEGE LIFE
Chapter 25 Subject-Verb Agreement
Basic Subject-Verb Agreement Rules
More Than One Subject
Special Subject Forms
Verb Before the Subject
Interrupting Words and Phrases
Chapter 26 Tense Consistency
Consistent Verb Tense
Section 5 More Parts of Speech Section Theme INVENTIONS AND DISCOVERIES
Chapter 27 Nouns, Determiners, and Prepositions
Singular and Plural Nouns
Count Nouns and Noncount Nouns
Determiners
Prepositions
Chapter 28 Pronouns
Pronoun Case
Relative Pronouns (who, whom, which, that, whose)
Reflexive Pronouns (-self/-selves)
Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Indefinite Pronouns
Vague Pronouns
Pronoun Shifts
Section 6 Modifiers Section Theme HEALTH CARE
Chapter 29 Adjectives and Adverbs
Adjectives
Adverbs
Comparative and Superlative Forms
Chapter 30 Mistakes and Modifiers
Misplaced Modifiers
Dangling Modifiers
Section 7 Word Use and Spelling Section Theme THE LEGAL WORLD
Chapter 31 Exact Language
Use Specific and Detailed Vocabulary
Avoid Wordiness ad Redundancy
Avoid Cliches
Standard English Versus Slang
Chapter 32 Spelling and Commonly Confused Words
Spelling Rules
120 Commonly Misspelled Words
Look-Alike and Sound-Alike Words
Section 8 Punctuation and Mechanics Section Theme THE WORKPLACE
Chapter 33 Commas
What Is a Comma?
Commas in a Series
Commas After Introductory Words and Phrases
Commas Around Interrupting Words and Phrases
Commas in Compound Sentences
Commas in Complex Sentences
Commas in Business Letters
Chapter 34 The Apostrophe, Quotation Marks, and Titles
The Apostrophe
Quotation Marks
Punctuation of Titles
Chapter 35 Capitalization and Other Punctuation Marks
Capitalization
Other Punctuation Marks
Section 9 Editing
Chapter 36 Editing Paragraphs and Essays
Part V Reading Strategies and Selections
Chapter 37 From Reading to Writing
Reading Strategies
Reading Selections
CULTURE AND PSYCHOLOGY
- The Old-Time Pueblo World by Leslie Marmon Silko
- Bound Feet by Jung Chang
- I'm a Banana and Proud of It by Wayson Choy
- Fads by David A. Locher
- Dancing with Fear by Bebe MooreCampbell
- Religious Faith Versus Spirituality by Neil Bissoondath
ESPIONAGE AND DISCOVERIES
How Spies Are Caught
Nothing But Net by Scott Bekker
Growing Up in Cyberspace by Brent Staples
COLLEGE LIFE AND HEALTH CARE
Body Over Mind by Mitch Albom
Dying to Be Bigger by H.D.
It's Class, Stupid! by Richard Rogriquez
The Case for Affirmative Action by Dave Malcolm
Control Your Temper by Elizabeth Passarella
THE LEGAL WORLD AND THE WORKPLACE
Aunt tee by Maya Angelou
Dealing With People by Greg McGrew
Why I Worked for La Migra by Veronica Ortega
When the Legal Thing Isn't the Right Thing by Deborah Mead
A Faith in Other Versus Security by Barbara Card Atkinson
Interview with Jimmy Baca by Elizabeth Farnsworth
Appendices
Appendix 1: Grammar Glossary
Appendix 2: Irregular Verbs
Appendix 3: A Quick Guide to Verb Tenses
Appendix 4: Combining Ideas in Sentences
Appendix 5: Punctuation and Mechanics
Appendix 6: Writing Paragraphs and Essays in Exams
Appendix 7: Spelling, Grammar, and Vocabulary Logs
Credits
Index
Inside Back Cover
Editing Checklist
Revising and Editing Symbols
