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Language Arts & Disciplines Composition & Creative Writing

Practical Writing

by (author) Maxine Ruvinsky

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Initial publish date
Oct 2014
Category
Composition & Creative Writing
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780199006915
    Publish Date
    Oct 2014
    List Price
    $49.99

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Description

This concise introduction to the writing process gives students step-by-step instruction for completing any writing assignment while encouraging the development of key writing skills and individual style. Through practical instruction, exercises, and excerpts, this text helps students become productive and efficient writers.

About the author

Contributor Notes

Maxine Ruvinsky is a former journalist and professor of journalism. She is an author of three other Oxford University Press textbooks: Practical Grammar, Third Edition (2014); Investigative Reporting in Canada (2008); and Reporting for the Media, Canadian Edition (2011).

Editorial Reviews

"One of the major strengths of this [book] is the author's voice. Ruvinsky takes a direct and personable approach that will be very appealing to her readers." --Heather Wright, Conestoga College