Better Writing

Beyond Periods and Commas

By (author) Travis J. Koll

Publication date:

03 May 2012

Length of book:

126 pages

Publisher

R&L Education

Dimensions:

239x157mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9781610485876

Using casual language and a straightforward approach, Better Writing: Beyond Periods and Commas provides students with an easy-to-read and effective guide for developing their writing skills. Rather than intimidate and overwhelm novice writers with vast sets of rules, Travis Koll utilizes simple explanations and examples to demystify the writing process. Armed with this better understanding, one that reaches far beyond the mere mechanics of punctuation and grammar, students can begin to recognize the true nature and significance of writing, its potential impact on their readers, and the importance of their voices in their communities and the world.
Better Writing helps unpack academic discourse for students. Koll gives voice to the challenges students face in the university and helps students avoid common errors (such as thesaurus-abuse and poor source usage) by providing them with a clear path to success in a style that is accessible. A must-read for those entering academia.