Product Description

Whether you are composing a Web page on the Internet or agonizing over an annual budget report, these books are the key to clarity, accuracy, and economy in any writing task. Explores the essentials of solid, point-based paragraphs, with chapters on unifying each paragraph around one point, developing paragraphs in a variety of interesting ways, binding sentences within the paragraph, and creating smooth transitions. A catalog of exemplary paragraph patterns, supported with clear diagrams, gives readers models to follow and options to consider.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #561760 in Books
• Published on: 1999-07-17
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 112 pages

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• ISBN13: 9780393317947
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From Library Journal
Ross-Larson, founder of the American Writing Institute, here offers a three-part course in "effective writing." He starts with the basics in Stunning Sentences, which uses model sentences to illustrate different approaches, including Dramatic Flourishes, Credible Quotations, and Stark Attachments. He moves up to the next level with Powerful Paragraphs, which tells writers how to make strong points and to link their paragraphs together to make smooth and highly readable transitions. Many model paragraphs show readers how to use the techniques described. Finally, the reader is ready to write Riveting Reports. This book tells how to develop a theme, put together an outline, gather material, write drafts, and do a final edit. Instead of the time- honored note cards, Ross-Larson has writers taping sheets of paper to the walls to get a full view, very likely the best way to write and edit reports with word processors. These three books have good solid information for writers and would be especially useful for high school students. [These three titles are also available from Norton in a single hardcover called Effective Writing, ISBN 0-393-04639-7. $29.95.]ALisa J. Cihlar, Monroe P.L., W.
-ALisa J. Cihlar, Monroe P.L., WI
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author
Bruce Ross-Larson lives in Washington, D.C.

Customer Reviews

Examples of paragraph construction
Like the other books of The Effective Writing Series, a host of examples awaits the reader. Although this book can be read from start to finish, its merit lies in being a great addition to any writer's reference library.

The text does not rely on having a command of grammar or writing terminology. Instead, the reader is given plenty of examples showing different ways paragraphs can be structured for effectiveness.

For each example, the author explains the example, then provides more examples for reference. Also, the topic sentence for each paragraph is highlight to help ease understanding.

I would highly recommend this book for all students taking a writing course and for all writers who wish to improve their writing.

Thank You , Bruse Ross-Larson
As someone who is called upon frequently to write recommendations, reports, articles, and speeches I was absolutely thrilled to find this resource and it's partner, "Stunning Sentences". I can't wait to purchase and read the remaining two books in The Effective Writing Series by this author. This particular book is clear, concise, and very easy to read. It is absolutely full of explanations and examples of ways to improve your writing. An outstanding book to keep in front of you while writing...when you're stuck just open to any page and find a technique to use to begin a new paragraph, add impact to one you just wrote, connect your thoughts, vary your style, etc. I highly recommend this book to both students and adults who want to make their writing clear, smooth, correct, and less stressful!!!

Thank You , Bruse Ross-Larson
As someone who is called upon frequently to write recommendations, reports, articles, and speeches I was absolutely thrilled to find this resource and it's partner, "Stunning Sentences". I can't wait to purchase and read the remaining two books in The Effective Writing Series by this author. This particular book is clear, concise, and very easy to read. It is absolutely full of explanations and examples of ways to improve your writing. An outstanding book to keep in front of you while writing...when you're stuck just open to any page and find a technique to use to construct a new paragraph, add impact to one you just wrote, vary your style, link your paragraphs etc. I highly recommend this book to both students and adults who want to make their writing clear, smooth, correct, and less stressful!!! A primer for good basic writing that will be an invaluable resource to have nearby every time you write.