Writing for College: A No-B.S. Guide

by Robert Rubin and Robert Alden Rubin

This book guides first-year students through the dos and don'ts of composition, from such basic questions as "Can I use 'I' in a college essay?" to more advanced points about structure and style. Emphasizing the importance of writing in all majors, the author encourages students to find their own voice and to express themselves without jargon or "academese." Tips are provided on concision, use of supporting claims, marshaling arguments,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476673667
• ISBN13: 9781476673660
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher