College writing skills with readings [printed text] / John Langan  . -  8th ed. . - New York : McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2010 . - 1 v. ; 24 cm.
ISBN : 978-0-07-122158-0
Ranging from mastering the traditional five-paragraph essay and its variations to learning about the finer points of grammar and punctuation, this title empowers students to take control of their writing and put it to work for them

Class number:	808.042
Abstract:
Contents note:	PART 1 - Essay Writing 1) An Introduction to Writing 2) The Writing Process 3) The First and Second Steps in Essay Writing 4) The Third Step in Essay Writing 5)The Fourth Step in Essay Writing 6) Four Bases for Revising Essays PART 2 - Patterns of Essay Development 7) Introduction to Essay Development 8) Description 9) Narration 100 Exemplification 11) Process 12) Cause and Effect 13) Comparison or Contrast 14) Definition 15) Division Classification 16) Argument PART 3 - Special Skills 17) Taking Essay Exams 18) Writing and Summary 19) Writing a Report 20) Writing a Resume and Cover Letter 21) Using the Library and the Internet 22) Writing a Research Paper PART 4 - Handbook of Sentence Skills, Section 1:Grammar Section 2:Mechanics, Section 3: Punctuation, Section 4:Word Use PART 5 - Readings for Writers