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Greever, Garland
1883
1967
Greever, Gustavus Garland
Jones, Easley S. (Easley Stephen)
1884
1947
Jones, Easley Stephen
The Century Handbook of Writing
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"The Century Handbook of Writing" by Garland Greever and Easley S. Jones is a comprehensive guidebook on writing principles, likely produced in the early 20th century. This handbook addresses essential topics related to grammar, syntax, diction, and composition, providing a structured approach to improving writing skills through practical exercises and clear rules. It serves as an educational resource for both students and instructors aiming to enhance their understanding and application of effective writing techniques. The opening of the handbook introduces its objectives and structure, emphasizing a systematic decimal plan for easy navigation through the content. It outlines the focus areas, beginning with sentence structure and completeness of thought, stressing the importance of clarity, coherence, and unity in writing. The section highlights essential rules to avoid common pitfalls such as fragments, incomplete constructions, and logical comparisons. By integrating rules with practical exercises, the handbook promotes a self-directed learning approach, empowering users to apply these principles in their writing endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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