Writing Incisively Do It Yourself Prose Surgery
Writing Incisively Do It Yourself Prose Surgery by William Strong, published by McGraw-Hill in 1991, is an insightful resource designed to enhance the revision and editing skills of students. This 257-page book focuses on providing practical advice and exercises that help readers become proficient editors of their own writing. The text emphasizes the importance of sentence-combining as a key revision technique, enabling instructors to tailor their teaching methods to suit various approaches in the writing process.
Readers will find that this edition offers a comprehensive exploration of language arts and disciplines, particularly in the areas of rhetoric, editing, and proofreading. The book presents strategies that encourage students to engage critically with their writing, fostering a deeper understanding of the revision process. By honing their skills in editing and revision, readers can improve their overall writing proficiency and develop a more nuanced approach to crafting effective prose.
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With a sole focus on revision and editing, this book gives students practice and advice for becoming adept readers/editors of their writing. The text demonstrates the benefits of sentence-combining as a revision skill, allowing instructors to address the balance of the writing process using whatever approach they wish.
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