Language Arts & Disciplines Composition & Creative Writing
Practical Writing
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2014
- Category
- Composition & Creative Writing
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780199006915
- Publish Date
- Oct 2014
- List Price
- $49.99
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Description
This concise introduction to the writing process gives students step-by-step instruction for completing any writing assignment while encouraging the development of key writing skills and individual style. Through practical instruction, exercises, and excerpts, this text helps students become productive and efficient writers.
About the author
Contributor Notes
Maxine Ruvinsky is a former journalist and professor of journalism. She is an author of three other Oxford University Press textbooks: Practical Grammar, Third Edition (2014); Investigative Reporting in Canada (2008); and Reporting for the Media, Canadian Edition (2011).
Editorial Reviews
"One of the major strengths of this [book] is the author's voice. Ruvinsky takes a direct and personable approach that will be very appealing to her readers." --Heather Wright, Conestoga College
