Chapter 1 Manuscript Form and Punctuation 1 Manuscript Form 1.Arrangement 2.Word Division 3.Capitalization 4.Handwriting 2 Punctuation 1.The Comma ������ 2.The Period ��.�� 3.The Semicolon ��;�� 4.The Colon ��:�� 5.The Question Mark �� �� 6.The Exclamation Mark ������ 7.Quotation Marks ����...���� 8.Parentheses / Brackets ����...���� 9.Square Brackets ��[...]�� 10.The Dash ��--�� 11.The Slash ��/�� 12.Underlining and Italics Keys for ReferenceChapter 2 Using Proper Words 1 Types of Words 2 Choice of Words 3 Synonyms 4 Some Good Dictionaries Keys for ReferenceChapter 3 Making Correct and Effective Sentences 1 Correct Sentences 1.Completeness in Structure 2.The Right Subject 3.Agreement Between the Subject and the Predicate Verb 4.Agreement Between Pronoun and Antecedent 5.Clear Pronoun Reference 6.Ending Sentences with Full Stops 7.Joining Clauses with Conjunctions 8.A Main Clause in a Complex Sentence 9.Proper Use of Comparisons 10.Correct Use of the Tenses 2 Coordination and Subordination 3 Effective Sentences 1.Unity 2.Coherence 3.Conciseness 4.Emphasis 5.Variety 6.Avoid Chinglish Keys for ReferenceChapter 4 Developing Paragraphs 1 Features of a Paragraph 2 Ways of Developing a Paragraph 1.Development by Time 2.Development by Process 3.Development by Space 4.Development by Example 5.Development by Comparison and Contrast 6.Development by Cause and Effect 7.Development by Classification Keys for ReferenceChapter 5 Summarizing 1 Uses of Summary-Writing 2 Procedure 1.Reading 2.Writing 3.Revision Keys for ReferenceChapter 6 Composing Essays 1 Criteria of a Good Composition 2 Steps in Writing a Composition 1.Planning a Composition 2.Writing the First Draft 3.Revising the First Draft 4.Making the Final Copy 3 Three Main Parts of a Composition 1.The Beginning 2.The Middle 3.The End 4 Types of Writing 1.Narration 2.Exposition Keys for ReferenceChapter 7 Writing for Practical Purposes 1 Notices 2 Greetings�� Good Wishes�� and Formal Invitations 1.Greetings 2.Good Wishes 3.Formal Invitations 3 Notes 1.Appointments 2.Apologies 3.Informal Invitations 4.Requests 5.Thanks 6.Messages 4 Letters 1.Personal Letters 2.Business Letters 3.Envelopes 5 Resumes Keys for ReferenceChapter 8 Preparing Research Papers 1 Definition and Purpose 2 Steps 1.Choosing a Topic 2.Collecting Information 3.Analyzing the Information�� Organizing Ideas and Working Out an Outline 4.Writing the First Draft 5.Revising the Draft and Finalizing the Paper 3 Format 1.Components of a Paper 2.Use of Quotations 3.Use of Notes 4.Works Cited 4 A Sample Research Paper Keys for ReferenceӢ������/У����̖�����e�`�yӋ��