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    Essential Writing Skills for College and Beyond

    Author C.M. Gill
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    Penguin Adult HC/TR | Writer's Digest Books
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    On sale Apr 15, 2014 | 304 Pages | 9781599637594
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    Now with new material on inclusive language, peer review, sample essay prompts, and more, this indispensable guide helps you hone your writing skills for success in college and in life.

    Every student knows that writing a successful college paper is no small undertaking. To make the grade, you need to express your ideas clearly and concisely. So how do you do it? Essential Writing Skills for College and Beyond offers practical strategies to help you:
     
    - Write any type of college paper, including term papers, essays, creative assignments, and more
    - Improve your writing through the process of brainstorming and organizing ideas, researching like a pro, structuring and drafting your paper, and polishing your writing
    - Master the nuts and bolts by avoiding common mistakes in grammar, spelling, and punctuation
    - Stay organized and on-schedule with timelines tailored to a variety of papers
    - Take it to the next level with advice on writing effectively after graduation and on the job

    College writing may seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. No matter what your major or field of study, Essential Writing Skills for College and Beyond helps you take charge of your writing, your grades, and your path to success.
    C.M. Gill is on the faculty at Austin Community College in Austin, Texas. She has more than fifteen years’ experience as a university and community college instructor, teaching courses on English composition, American and world literature, college success, and GED test prep. She is also the author of College Success for Adults, and in her spare time, she writes plays, novels, and other works of fiction. View titles by C.M. Gill

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    Now with new material on inclusive language, peer review, sample essay prompts, and more, this indispensable guide helps you hone your writing skills for success in college and in life.

    Every student knows that writing a successful college paper is no small undertaking. To make the grade, you need to express your ideas clearly and concisely. So how do you do it? Essential Writing Skills for College and Beyond offers practical strategies to help you:
     
    - Write any type of college paper, including term papers, essays, creative assignments, and more
    - Improve your writing through the process of brainstorming and organizing ideas, researching like a pro, structuring and drafting your paper, and polishing your writing
    - Master the nuts and bolts by avoiding common mistakes in grammar, spelling, and punctuation
    - Stay organized and on-schedule with timelines tailored to a variety of papers
    - Take it to the next level with advice on writing effectively after graduation and on the job

    College writing may seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. No matter what your major or field of study, Essential Writing Skills for College and Beyond helps you take charge of your writing, your grades, and your path to success.

    Author

    C.M. Gill is on the faculty at Austin Community College in Austin, Texas. She has more than fifteen years’ experience as a university and community college instructor, teaching courses on English composition, American and world literature, college success, and GED test prep. She is also the author of College Success for Adults, and in her spare time, she writes plays, novels, and other works of fiction. View titles by C.M. Gill

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