Good Writing Made Simple - Softcover

The writing process inspires dread in countless students, and the underlying source of fear is almost always the same: “I’m just not a good writer.” Fortunately, Monique Ferrell and Julian Williams assure students in Good Writing Made Simple that writing is a learnable skill, just like anything else. And yes―anyone can do it!

Good Writing Made Simple delivers everything students need to succeed at college writing. Early chapters provide coverage on the foundations of crafting clear, understandable written ideas: Grammar and Syntax and Punctuation. After these topics, chapters on both The Writing Process and Writing the Research Essay show how to do everything from generating ideas to evaluating sources. With Ferrell and Williams dispelling common writing myths along the way, students will find the guidance to tackle their papers with knowledge and confidence.

Ferrell and Williams’ Good Writing Made Simple features:

• A detailed table of contents for easy reference.
• An initial chapter discussing how to tailor writing to a specific audience, including a discussion on misused words.
• Summary charts that condense writing and grammar rules, making them easy to view and comprehend.
• Exercise sections to practice newly-learned writing skills.