Practical Writer

by Edward P. Bailey, Philip Powell

THE PRACTICAL WRITER provides you with a manageable and accessible step-by-step approach to writing, from the one-paragraph essay to the five-paragraph essay, and beyond it into the research-driven paper. This text clearly and succinctly presents everything you need know to master college-level writing. Students receive the most up-to-date information on MLA documentation with the enclosed tri-fold card providing NEW 2009 MLA Handbook formats.

Genres: Writing

416 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1979

About the author

Dr. Edward P. Bailey Jr. is a retired writing and speaking teacher. Before his retirement, he was a Professor of Business Communication at Marymount University.

Reviews

[Steven Wang · Rating 5 out of 5]

College text for English writing. One can learn writing skills, grammar, and logical tools from the book. But it is really too thick.

[Behrad · Rating 1 out of 5]

Good