num_pages: 103
description: Engagingly written and illustrated with scores of telling examples, this plainspoken how-to book for college writers identifies those qualities that most typically distinguish good writing from bad and provides practical measures for avoiding pitfalls. Included are do's and don'ts for achieving concision, clarity, and flow, as well as pointers on using punctuation, writing gracefully, citing sources, and structuring persuasive writing. Championing "the plain style" with a keen appreciation for the uses to which language can be putÃ‚Â—including abuses to which it is proneÃ‚Â—The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing is a guide that never fails to remind readers why good writing matters so much in the first place, in college and beyond.
language: English
title: The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing
titlecomplete: The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing
genres: Reference, Writing, School, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Teaching
ratings_count: 230
publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.