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This thoughtful text teaches readers the basics of good academic writing. Following the Common Core English Language Arts Standard in writing, this book includes tips on setting up a proper writing space, finding motivation, and coming up with ideas. It also teaches readers how to conduct research, organize one’s notes, formulate theses, put together an outline, write rough drafts, revise, write a final draft, compile a bibliography, keep everything organized, and more. With a straightforward and pragmatic approach, this book will give students the basics they need to write successfully in school.

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ISBN-13:	9781508170884
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2015
Series:	Surefire Study Success Series
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Foreword: Write On! v

Introduction: One Step at a Time xv

Chapter 1 Getting Ready for Action 1

Chapter 2 Developing Your Battle Plan 15

Chapter 3 Your Approach to Research 23

Chapter 4 Creating a Working Bibliography 33

Chapter 5 Researching in Detail 41

Chapter 6 Organizing Your Research 51

Chapter 7 Writing Your Rough Draft 61

Chapter 8 Documenting Your Sources 71

Chapter 9 Revising Your Masterpiece 81

Chapter 10 Compiling Your Final Bibliography 91

Chapter 11 Applying Finishing Touches 101

Chapter 12 Essay Tests and Oral Reports 105

Chapter 13 Writing with ADD 117

Glossary 123

For More Information 125

For Further Reading 128

Index 129

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