Introduction<br/>1 The Foundation<br/>Reasons for Writing<br/>Parts of an Essay<br/>Next Steps<br/>2 Getting Started<br/>Step 1: Narrow Your Focus and Determine Your Thesis Statement<br/>Your First Free Writing<br/>Research<br/>Your Second Free Writing<br/>Your Thesis Statement<br/>Next Steps<br/>3 Methods of Development<br/>Step 2: Choose Your Method of Development<br/>Narration<br/>Description<br/>Process<br/>Comparison/Contrast<br/>Cause and Effect<br/>Argument/Persuasion<br/>Transitions<br/>Fallacies<br/>Method Examples<br/>Next Steps<br/>4 Form a Plan: Outlines<br/>Step 3: Develop Your Outline<br/>Formal Topic Outline<br/>Sentence Outline<br/>1-2-3 Outline<br/>In-Class Essay Exam<br/>Next Steps<br/>5 Craft Your First Draft<br/>Step 4: Write Your First Draft<br/>Title<br/>Introductory Paragraph<br/>Developmental Paragraphs<br/>Concluding Paragraph<br/>Next Steps<br/>6 Your Writer’s Toolbox: Sentences<br/>Step 5: Prepare for Your Final Draft, Part 1<br/>Parts of Speech<br/>Sentences<br/>Key Problem Areas<br/>Parallel Phrasing<br/>Next Steps<br/>7 Your Writer’s Toolbox: Mechanics<br/>Step 5: Prepare for Your Final Draft, Part 2<br/>Spelling<br/>Key Punctuation<br/>More on Punctuation<br/>Grammar<br/>Next Steps<br/>8 Your Writer’s Toolbox: Style<br/>Step 5: Prepare for Your Final Draft, Part 3<br/>Guidelines for Stronger Writing<br/>Giving Your Writing Extra Flair<br/>Language to Avoid: Wordiness and Redundancy<br/>Gender-Free Writing<br/>Twelve Tips for Compelling Writing<br/>Next Steps<br/>9 Your Final Draft Checklist<br/>Step 6: Revise and Finalize<br/>The Revision Process<br/>The Review Process<br/>Three-Stage Review Checklist<br/>Next Steps<br/>10 A Final Look<br/>Step 7: Proofread<br/>The Value of Proofreading<br/>What Is Proofreading?<br/>Checking the Three Cs<br/>Proofread in Stages<br/>A Final Word<br/>11 A Finished Assignment: From Beginning to End<br/>First Free Writing<br/>Research<br/>Second Free Writing<br/>Outline<br/>First Draft<br/>Preparing for the Final Draft<br/>Final Polished Essay<br/>Next Steps<br/>Appendix A: Checklists for Specific Essay Types<br/>Appendix B: Grammar and Usage Glossary of Terms<br/>Appendix C: Useful Word Lists<br/>Appendix D: Writing, Grammar, and Word References<br/>Appendix E: Proofreading in Stages<br/>Appendix F: Before and After Examples<br/>Answer Key<br/>Index<br/>Footnote<br/>ch14_fn01
