Grammar, Rhetoric and Composition |
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... writing and we naturally want to express ourselves as well as possible . We want to be able to com- municate our thoughts to others by speaking or writing accurately , convincingly , and gracefully . Thinking , speaking , and writing ...
... writing and we naturally want to express ourselves as well as possible . We want to be able to com- municate our thoughts to others by speaking or writing accurately , convincingly , and gracefully . Thinking , speaking , and writing ...
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... WRITING There is a great deal more to the writing process , however , than merely learning rules and applying them . You must have a subject worth writing about and some clear thoughts on the subject , as well as an ability to compose ...
... WRITING There is a great deal more to the writing process , however , than merely learning rules and applying them . You must have a subject worth writing about and some clear thoughts on the subject , as well as an ability to compose ...
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... writing you feel that a change will make for greater clarity or emphasis . Sample outlines for your guidance will be found on pages 310-312 . WRITING AND REVISING THE FIRST DRAFT AND MAKING THE FINAL ... WRITING AND REVISING EASE IN WRITING.
... writing you feel that a change will make for greater clarity or emphasis . Sample outlines for your guidance will be found on pages 310-312 . WRITING AND REVISING THE FIRST DRAFT AND MAKING THE FINAL ... WRITING AND REVISING EASE IN WRITING.
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