Book
Writing for results : academic and professional writing tasks.
Record details
- ISBN: 9782761326001
- Physical Description: xi, 219 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
- Edition: 2nd ed. / H.M. McGarrell, K. Brillinger.
- Publisher: [Toronto] : Pearson Longman ; c2008.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. "This second edition is ideal for students whose programs have an academic or professional focus. This manual, which stresses a process approach, offers students skill-building practice, writing strategies and real-life tasks that constitute a practical preparation for writing in a variety of professional and academic situations."--p. [4] of cover. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Writing in the workforce : academic and professional writing -- Process to product : a review of the writing process -- Fine-tuning paragraphs for academic and professional writing -- Classification and definition -- Comparison and contrast -- Cause and effect -- Process and descriptions and basic technical writing -- Using sources effectively : paraphrasing, quoting and summarizing -- Writing and expository essay -- Answering questions -- Preparing an annotated bibliography -- Writing an argumentative essay -- Writing a formal report -- Writing job application materials -- Writing a research paper. |
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| Subject: | English language > Composition and excercises. Academic writing. Report writing. English language > Textbooks for foreign speakers. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Vancouver Community College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Library | PE 1128 M1958 2008 (Text) | 33109010173839 | Learning Centre | Not holdable | Available | - | ||
| Downtown Library | PE 1128 M1958 2008 (Text) | 33109010170504 | Learning Centre | Not holdable | Available | - |
