Ben Yagoda's How to Not Write Bad illustrates how we can all write better, more clearly, and for a wider readership. He offers advice on what he calls "not-writing-badly," which consists of the ability, first, to craft sentences that are correct in terms of spelling, diction (word choice), punctuation, and grammar, and that also display clarity, precision, and grace. Then he focuses on crafting whole paragraphs—with attention to cadence, consistency of tone, sentence transitions, and paragraph length. In a fun, comprehensive guide, Yagoda lays out the simple steps we can all take to make our writing more effective, more interesting—and just plain better.
Anyone who's ever had to edit or proofread his or her own work knows how difficult and time-consuming it can be. You read and re-read your document, but errors still manage to slip by. Then, once it's too late to make changes to your document, the same errors have a maddening way of becoming glaringly obvious. And nothing is more frustrating than having an important business letter, memo, or resume sabotaged by an embarrassing error. Error-Free Writing gives you a simple, proven four-step writing and editing method that will help you produce error-free documents virtually every time. It also makes the writing process itself easier, while greatly reducing the deadline-related stress many business professionals experience when writing.
How to Proofread Your Own Writing guides writers through the process of detecting spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting errors in their work, with a particular emphasis on those who wish to self-publish. The book focusses on three main areas: 1) Different proofreading techniques and their effectiveness. 2) The types of spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting errors that need to be addressed, with specific tips on how to deal with each one. 3) Advice on how to effectively translate traditional publishing formats into eBook and POD publications and the additional proofreading challenges that entails. This book is a practical guide that will arm writers with the tools necessary to succeed when proofreading their own writing.
"Error Correction, things you should know, questions and answers" is an essential resource designed to enhance your English language skills by targeting common mistakes made by learners. Whether you are a student, professional, or simply someone seeking to improve your fluency, this comprehensive book offers a wide array of engaging exercises to help you overcome typical errors and enhance your overall proficiency. Inside this meticulously crafted guide, you will find a diverse range of exercises that cover various aspects of the English language, including grammar, vocabulary, syntax, and more. Each exercise is carefully designed to pinpoint common errors and provide you with the necessary tools to correct them. From identifying incorrect verb tenses to improving subject-verb agreement, from refining word choice to eliminating punctuation mistakes, this book covers it all. Additionally, answer are provided, allowing you to self-assess your progress and identify areas that require further improvement. The book also takes into account the diverse needs of learners, catering to different learning styles and preferences. Whether you prefer traditional pen-and-paper exercises or interactive online practice, you will find a variety of exercises to suit your individual needs. Furthermore, the carefully selected exercises encompass a range of real-life scenarios, enabling you to apply your newfound skills to practical situations. "Error Correction English Exercises" is more than just a collection of grammar drills. It serves as a valuable companion for learners of all levels, offering insightful tips, strategies, and advice to help you become a more confident and proficient English speaker and writer. With regular practice using this book, you will not only rectify common errors but also gain a deeper understanding of the English language, leading to enhanced clarity and precision in your communication. Embark on a journey of self-improvement and linguistic growth with "Error Correction English Exercises." Let this book be your trusted guide as you master the intricacies of the English language and achieve fluency with ease.
Treatment of Error offers a realistic, well-reasoned account of what teachers of multilingual writers need to know about error and how to put what they know to use. As in the first edition, Ferris again persuasively addresses the fundamental error treatment questions that plague novice and expert writing specialists alike: What types of errors should teachers respond to? When should we respond to them? What are the most efficacious ways of responding to them? And ultimately, what role should error treatment play in the teaching of the process of writing? The second edition improves upon the first by exploring changes in the field since 2002, such as the growing diversity in what is called “L2 writers,” the blurring boundaries between “native” and “non-native” speakers of English, the influence of genre studies and corpus linguistics on the teaching of writing, and the need the move beyond “error” to “second language development” in terms of approaching students and their texts. It also explores what teacher preparation programs need to do to train teachers to treat student error. The second edition features * an updating of the literature in all chapters * a new chapter on academic language development * a postscript on how to integrate error treatment/language development suggestions in Chapters 4-6 into a writing class syllabus * the addition of discussion/analysis questions at the end of each chapter, plus suggested readings, to make the book more useful in pedagogy or teacher development workshops
This book is mainly an attempt to be precise about the types of difficulties to be found in basic writing papers and beyond that, to demonstrate how the sources of those difficulties can be explained without recourse to such empty terms as 'handicapped' or 'disadvantaged.' This book is divided into sections of difficulty such as, handwriting and punctuation, syntax, common errors, spelling, vocabulary, and beyond the sentence.
This book looks at aspects of L2 research that influence error correction, finding that second language acquisition takes time and that second language writers' texts differ from those written by native English speakers. Using this research, Dana R. Ferris dispels the myth that diligent teacher correction and student editing can lead to perfect, error-free texts. In clear and simple terms, Ferris makes six suggestions for things teachers can do in the classroom regarding error correction and provides samples. Other issues regarding the expectations of students and others—such as in timed (high-stakes) situations—as it relates to "perfect" papers are examined. The book closes by addressing the basic principles of developing students' language skills in second language/ESL writing classes.
The field of technical communication is rapidly expanding in both the academic world and the private sector, yet a problematic divide remains between theory and practice. Here Stuart A. Selber and Johndan Johnson-Eilola, both respected scholars and teachers of technical communication, effectively bridge that gap. Solving Problems in Technical Communication collects the latest research and theory in the field and applies it to real-world problems faced by practitioners—problems involving ethics, intercultural communication, new media, and other areas that determine the boundaries of the discipline. The book is structured in four parts, offering an overview of the field, situating it historically and culturally, reviewing various theoretical approaches to technical communication, and examining how the field can be advanced by drawing on diverse perspectives. Timely, informed, and practical, Solving Problems in Technical Communication will be an essential tool for undergraduates and graduate students as they begin the transition from classroom to career.
Why you need a writing revolution in your classroom and how to lead it The Writing Revolution (TWR) provides a clear method of instruction that you can use no matter what subject or grade level you teach. The model, also known as The Hochman Method, has demonstrated, over and over, that it can turn weak writers into strong communicators by focusing on specific techniques that match their needs and by providing them with targeted feedback. Insurmountable as the challenges faced by many students may seem, The Writing Revolution can make a dramatic difference. And the method does more than improve writing skills. It also helps: Boost reading comprehension Improve organizational and study skills Enhance speaking abilities Develop analytical capabilities The Writing Revolution is as much a method of teaching content as it is a method of teaching writing. There's no separate writing block and no separate writing curriculum. Instead, teachers of all subjects adapt the TWR strategies and activities to their current curriculum and weave them into their content instruction. But perhaps what's most revolutionary about the TWR method is that it takes the mystery out of learning to write well. It breaks the writing process down into manageable chunks and then has students practice the chunks they need, repeatedly, while also learning content.
