1 General Introduction to Writing
1.1 The Importance of Writing
1.2 Writing as a Skill
1.3 Definitions of Writing
1.4 Point and Support
1.5 Reading and Writing
1.6 Revising and Editing
1.7 The Writing Process and Prewriting
1.8 Dictionaries
1.9 Wisely Using the Internet
2 Mechanics and Punctuation
2.1 Mechanics
2.2 Punctuation
3 Diction Skills
3.1 Spelling Improvement
3.2 Effective Word Choice
3.3 Figures of Speech
4 Sentence Skills
4.1 Elements of a Sentence
4.2 Types of Sentences
4.3 Criteria of an Effective Sentence
4.4 Grammar
5 Paragraph Skills
5.1 Elements of a Paragraph
5.2 Steps in Writing a Paragraph
5.3 Criteria of an Effective Paragraph
5.4 Patterns of Paragraph Development
6 Essay Skills
6.1 Elements of an Essay
6.2 Steps in Writing an Essay
6.3 Criteria of an Effective Essay
6.4 Types of Essays
7 Practical Writing
7.1 Letters
7.2 Resume
Keys for Reference
Appendix: Commonly Confused Words
Bibliography