TY - BOOK AU - Spencer,Lauren TI - A Step-by-step Guide To Persuasive Writing T2 - The library of writing skills SN - 9781404202177 AV - PE1431 .S6 2005 U1 - 158.1 SPE PY - 2005/// CY - New York PB - Rosen Pub. Group KW - English language KW - Rhetoric KW - Problems, exercises, etc KW - Persuasion (Rhetoric) KW - Report writing N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. [45]-46) and index; Prewriting -- Research and organization -- Writing your first draft -- Revising your draft -- Proofreading and editing -- Presentation N2 - n clear language, this guide explains how students can improve writing skills through example and exercise First, it shows how to recognize persuasive writing, such as reviews or articles in the op-ed section of the newspaper. Students are then asked to write their ovwn opinion pieces following specific models included in the book. Colorful graphics illustrate helpful hints and pointers on how to differentiate facts from opinion conduct research, and organize findings in an outline UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0414/2004002690.html ER -