The Active Reader: Strategies for Academic Reading and Writing, Third Edition
Designed to provide students with a practical, integrated approach to reading and writing, The Active Reader is divided into three parts. Part I: Academic Reading introduces students to the conventions of academic discourse and to critical thinking. Part II: Academic Writing begins with an overview of college/university essays and then discusses reports, critical analyses, summaries, and research essays. Part III: The Active Reader features thirty-nine diverse and cross-disciplinary readings that are organized into five thematic sections.
TIME’s signature voice and trusted content make it one of the most recognized news brands in the world. Offering incisive reporting, lively writing and world-renowned photography, TIME magazine has been credited with bringing journalism at its best into the fabric of world life.
TIME’s signature voice and trusted content make it one of the most recognized news brands in the world. Offering incisive reporting, lively writing and world-renowned photography, TIME magazine has been credited with bringing journalism at its best into the fabric of world life.
Coursera - Conjunctions, Connectives, and Adverb Clauses This course will help prepare you for studying in an American college or university or for International Exams, like the IELTS or the TOEFL. This first course will go over some of the basics of grammar and punctuation that you'll need to do good writing. Neverthless, anyone who wants to improve his or her writing skills can benefit from this course.
A letter to your friend and a cover letter for a job application are written very differently. Whether you work in business or are taking the general IELTS or CELPIP test, knowing the difference between informal and formal writing is a skill you should have.