http://t2.stooorage.com/thumbs/874/3251405_oxford-2bessential-2bguide-2bto-2bwriting.jpg Title: The Oxford Essential Guide to Writing Author(s): Thomas S. Kane Publisher: Berkley ISBN-13: 978-0425176405 Date: July 10, 2000 Pages: 446 Size: 1.97 Mb Format: PDF Quality: High Language: American English Contents: This essential resource helps all writers organize, shape, and complete their work while expressing their ideas creatively and clearly. Rules of style and technique are covered, with examples of expert prose from the masters. An Appendix covers punctuation and grammar. Contents Introduction 3 1. Subject, Reader, and Kinds of Writing 5 2. Strategy and Style 9 3. Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics 13 PART 1 The Writing Process 4. Looking for Subjects 19 5. Exploring for Topics 23 6. Making a Plan 29 7. Drafts and Revisions 34 17 PART II. 8. 9. 10. 11. The Essay 43 Beginning 45 Closing 60 Organizing the Middle Point of View, Persona, 67 and Tone 74 PART 3 The Expository Paragraph 87 12...