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The new edition of this bestselling series combines comprehensive development and practice in the rhetorical modes while integrating instruction in reading, grammar, critical thinking, and vocabulary development. Developing Composition Skills focuses students on narrating, describing, analyzing, comparing and contrasting, classifying, and evaluating at the paragraph level and offers a complete introduction that bridges the gap between the paragraph and the essay level. Refining Composition Skills develops essay writing skills needed for success at the college level by thoroughly reviewing and presenting the following rhetorical modes: compare and contrast, example, classification, process analysis, cause and effect, and argument
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Refining Composition Skills'? A: The main focus of 'Refining Composition Skills' is to enhance essay writing skills at the college level, integrating instruction in rhetorical modes such as comparison and contrast, classification, and argumentation.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Refining Composition Skills' is Regina Smalley.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition was published on February 28, 2011.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 448 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in academic writing? A: Yes, this book is designed to help students at various levels, including beginners, by bridging the gap between paragraph-level writing and essay-level writing.
- Q: Does the book include exercises for practice? A: Yes, 'Refining Composition Skills' combines comprehensive development with practice in rhetorical modes, providing exercises for students to develop their writing skills.
- Q: What are the key skills taught in this book? A: Key skills include narrating, describing, analyzing, comparing and contrasting, classifying, and evaluating, all at the paragraph and essay levels.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, it is part of the best-selling series 'Developing & Refining Composition Skills'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is sold as new.