Making the Grade: Thinking and writing

The focus here is on the production of high quality written work and the essential skills for good writing: understanding assignments, planning essays and clear thinking, grammar and punctuation, appreciation of written style, tackling exam questions. This and the first volume (on orienting oneself as a student; verbal communication; and listening, reading, and note-taking) offer practical help for adults returning to school. Distributed by St. Martin's Press. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR