1 General Introduction to Writing 1.1 The Importance of Writing 1.2 Writing as a Skill 1.3 Definitions of Writing 1.4 Point and Support 1.5 Reading and Writing 1.6 Revising and Editing 1.7 The Writing Process and Prewriting 1.8 Dictionaries 1.9 Wisely Using the Internet 2 Mechanics and Punctuation 2.1 Mechanics 2.2 Punctuation 3 Diction Skills 3.1 Spelling Improvement 3.2 Effective Word Choice 3.3 Figures of Speech 4 Sentence Skills 4.1 Elements of a Sentence 4.2 Types of Sentences 4.3 Criteria of an Effective Sentence 4.4 Grammar 5 Paragraph Skills 5.1 Elements of a Paragraph 5.2 Steps in Writing a Paragraph 5.3 Criteria of an Effective Paragraph 5.4 Patterns of Paragraph Development 6 Essay Skills 6.1 Elements of an Essay 6.2 Steps in Writing an Essay 6.3 Criteria of an Effective Essay 6.4 Types of Essays 7 Practical Writing 7.1 Letters 7.2 Resume Keys for Reference Appendix: Commonly Confused Words Bibliography
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