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The guide introduces four stages of writing, then walks through preparing to write, drafting, and revising, with examples and checklists to improve coherence and consistency. A second major section systematically reviews grammar, nouns, verbs, punctuation, spelling, usage, vocabulary, and reference tools, helping readers produce accurate, well-structured documents for essays, letters, and presentations.","The task of writing, that is, ofproducing TsEtnaueeTttksosm:hetsiptinLondEt–othIfinktheoasalktGfeahseain fbrcdOteonna partuggests. thathetnertiitneialldWtlbartheIsrsGearduch, satisfaction and pleasure to be gained  \nThe task of writing, that is, of producing a written  \naosckuHms: nEawFseoeendeosctipnionofs shiehoeaihaEecrtonth a partwriting. GtahlleUlalbIr ontadksoareTnwdar, enshenugget ietstbsesabeithaiettdroiswarDmtincWhasstriRone exneilsasurofeatony  \nother skill. The task ofwriting, that is, ofproducing a  \nMARTIN H. MANSER  \nDAVID H. PICKERING and STEPHEN CURTIS  \nAssociate Editors  \nTHE FACTS ON FILE GUIDE TO GOOD WRITING  \nCopyright © 2006 by Martin H. Manser  \nAll rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher. For information contact:  \nFacts On File, Inc.  \nAn imprint of Infobase Publishing  \n132 West 31st Street New York NY 10001  \nLibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data  \nManser, Martin H.  \nThe Facts On File guide to good writing / Martin H. Manser.  \n[p. cm](p. cm).  \nIncludes index.  \nISBN 0-8160-5526-2 (acid-free paper)  \n1. English language—Composition and exercises—Study and teaching (Elementary) 2. English language—Grammar—Study and teaching (Elementary)  \nI. Title: Guide to good writing. II. 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Arroyo)Cover design by Cathy Rincon  \nPrinted in the United States of America VB FOF 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1  \nThis book is printed on acid-free paper.  \n CONTENTS  \nIntroduction ix  \nPART I THE WRITING PROCESS   \n✒ Introduction 3  \n✒ The Four Stages of the Writing Process 4  \n1 Preparing to Write 7  \n✒ Thinking and Researching 7  \n✒ Paraphrasing and Summarizing 22  \n✒ Quotations 29  \n✒ Thinking and Researching: An Overview 36  \n✒ Planning 36  \n✒ Planning: An Overview 47  \n2 Writing Your Document 48  \n✒ Getting Started 48  \n✒ Your Authorial Voice 54  \n✒ Composition: Paragraphs 63  \n✒ Writing: An Overview 71  \n3 Revising Your Document 72  \n✒ How to Revise 72  \n✒ Revision Checklist 74  \n✒ An Example of Revising a Text 75  \n✒ Checking for Consistency 86  \n✒ Proofreading 88  \n✒ References 89  \n✒ Revision: An Overview 92  \n✒ Introduction 95  \n4 Grammar 97  \n✒ Introduction 97  \n✒ Nouns 98  \n✒ Adjectives 109  \n✒ Determiners 114  \n✒ Verbs 115  \n✒ Adverbs 132  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