Category Archives: Writing Skills

Fiske Real College Essays That Work, 2E

The #1 book on college admissions essays, completely updated and revised From the most trusted name in college admissions, Fiske Real College Essays That Work is the first application essay book designed for those who need it most: bright students … Continue reading

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Writing Matters: class test version

Writing Matters unites research, reasoning, documentation, grammar and style in a cohesive whole, helping students see the conventions of writing as a network of responsibilities writers have… …to other writers. Writing Matters clarifies the responsibility writers have to one another–whether … Continue reading

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Writing Classified and Unclassified Papers for National Security: A Scarecrow Professional Intelligence Education Series Manual

Writing Classified and Unclassified Papers for National Security is designed to serve as a style guide for those in the intelligence profession and for those aspiring to that career and pursuing studies in intelligence, national security, homeland security, or homeland … Continue reading

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How to Write and Illustrate a Scientific Paper (How to Write & Illustrate a Scientific Paper)

This second edition of How to Write and Illustrate a Scientific Paper will help both first-time writers and more experienced authors, in all biological and medical disciplines, to present their results effectively. Whilst retaining the easy-to-read and well-structured approach of … Continue reading

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How to Write and Illustrate a Scientific Paper

This second edition of How to Write and Illustrate a Scientific Paper will help both first-time writers and more experienced authors, in all biological and medical disciplines, to present their results effectively. Whilst retaining the easy-to-read and well-structured approach of … Continue reading

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Write Like a Chemist: A Guide and Resource

Write Like a Chemist is a unique guide to chemistry-specific writing. Written with National Science Foundation support and extensively piloted in chemistry courses nationwide, it offers a structured approach to writing that targets four important chemistry genres: the journal article, … Continue reading

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Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer

One of America’s most influential writing teachers offers a toolbox from which writers of all kinds can draw practical inspiration. “Writing is a craft you can learn,” says Roy Peter Clark. “You need tools, not rules.” His book distills decades … Continue reading

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Writing Nonfiction, 5th Edition: Turning Thoughts into Books

The author of more than 100 books, Dan Poynter believes that nearly everyone has the ingredients to be a successful published author, and he provides the recipe in this one-of-a-kind guide on the mechanics of writing nonfiction books. An “evangelist” … Continue reading

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Schaum’s Quick Guide to Writing Great Research Papers

Schaum’s is here–to help you write great research papers The experts at Schaum’s are at your service-ready to help you with concise, complete, step-by-step instructions that will make writing research papers a breeze, not a burden. The clear, concise guidelines … Continue reading

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Copyediting and Proofreading For Dummies

Turn your knack for language into a lucrative career Must-know techniques and resources for maximizing your accuracy and speed Interested in becoming a copyeditor or proofreader? Want to know more about what each job entails? This friendly guide helps you … Continue reading

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