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Samson, Donald C., Jr. – 1993
Intended for students in upper-division technical communication courses and professionals in business and government who want to learn how to edit technical writing, this book describes what technical editors do and how they do it. Throughout the book are exercises that students can use as self-tests; answer keys are provided for checking work.…
Descriptors: Editing, Grammar, Higher Education, Proofreading
1991
This handbook for writers is designed to be a practical guide to the conventions of the English language in its written form. The handbook also offers information and advice on composition and grammar and on a selection of other editing- and publishing-related topics. Chapters in the book are: (1) Punctuation; (2) Capitals, Italics, and Quotation…
Descriptors: Editing, Elementary Secondary Education, Grammar, Higher Education
Rodgers, Molly; Zimmer, Linda M. – 1990
Intended for use by students at any level above grade 2, this practice book helps students recognize and correct sentence fragments, edit sentences for subject-verb agreement, use nouns and pronouns correctly, use present and past tense, and capitalize and punctuate sentences and abbreviations. The book also introduces students to the correct…
Descriptors: Capitalization (Alphabetic), Editing, Elementary Education, English
Rodgers, Molly; Zimmer, Linda M. – 1990
Intended for use by students at any level above grade 4, this practice book sharpens students' knowledge of basic grammar skills. The book emphasizes combining and expanding sentences as well as checking written sentences for correct use of various parts of speech. The book includes a section on capitalization and punctuation. The book is…
Descriptors: Capitalization (Alphabetic), Editing, Elementary Education, English
Rodgers, Molly; Zimmer, Linda M. – 1990
Intended for use by students at any level above grade 5, this practice book helps students master fundamental grammar concepts and avoid grammar errors commonly made in speaking and writing. The book emphasizes correct sentence structure and clarity of expression. The book includes editing and proofreading exercises and a section on capitalization…
Descriptors: Capitalization (Alphabetic), Editing, Elementary Education, English
Rhodes, Lynn K.; Dudley-Marling, Curt – 1988
Intended for teachers of learning disabled or remedial learners at all levels, this book presents a holistic perspective on reading and writing instruction, focusing on meaningful, purposeful literacy applications. The book begins with a general discussion of learning disabled and remedial students and then introduces readers to a holistic theory…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Conferences, Diagnostic Teaching, Editing