When Words Collide
By Lauren Kessler, Duncan McDonald
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Offering solutions for today's cross-platform, multi-media writing environment, Kessler and McDonald's WHEN WORDS COLLIDE, 9e is praised by students and professors alike for its straightforward presentation of grammar and writing guidelines. This versatile handbook works for both beginning and continuing media writers, providing concise, clear explanations and examples, as well as quick and accurate answers to common grammar and usage questions. The unique “from writer to writer” perspective guides students step by step through the writing process. The Ninth Edition emphasizes the importance of language skills to help students quickly learn to create effective prose. Its simplified rules appeal to students from a broad variety of backgrounds. In addition, engaging new boxed features reinforce key concepts.
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Offering solutions for today's cross-platform, multi-media writing environment, Kessler and McDonald's WHEN WORDS COLLIDE, 9e is praised by students and professors alike for its straightforward presentation of grammar and writing guidelines. This versatile handbook works for both beginning and continuing media writers, providing concise, clear explanations and examples, as well as quick and accurate answers to common grammar and usage questions. The unique “from writer to writer” perspective guides students step by step through the writing process. The Ninth Edition emphasizes the importance of language skills to help students quickly learn to create effective prose. Its simplified rules appeal to students from a broad variety of backgrounds. In addition, engaging new boxed features reinforce key concepts.
Beginning with Chapter 1: “Grammar Lives!”, WHEN WORDS COLLIDE, 9e focuses on the dynamic, evolving, cross-platform, multi-media environment for today's writers.
This versatile handbook can be used both as an easy-to-use reference tool and as a grammar/usage textbook-making it a meaningful addition to any writer's bookshelf long after the course is complete.
Timeless and appropriate examples compare correct with incorrect uses, enabling students to see as well as hear the difference.
Chapter 2: “Ten Little Secrets, Ten Big Mistakes” engages students with the writing process right from the beginning of the text and provides them with effective tips and tactics for successful writing.
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Part 1: Understanding Grammar and Style
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