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From Paragraph to Essay: BOOK REVIEW
"From
Paragraph to Essay: Developing Composition Writing"is a book written by Maurice L. Imhoof and Herman
Hudson. In this book the authors present
different ways of developing paragraphs with the purpose of helping readers to
improve the writing of essays.
The book consists of several chapters; each chapter briefly develops a
paragraph development style: by listing, by examples, by comparison, by contrast and
finally by comparison and contrast. Every chapter is organized in the same way.
First, you find an explanation of what the paragraph development style is about.
Then, there are some characteristics of that kind of paragraph development and
some techniques, as well as tips to write it correctly. Finally, after all
those explanations, there is a sequence of exercises.
The expected audience of the book is advanced students. Clearly the
authors communicate effectively to them as regard with the terminology.
However, the fact that the book does not contain the key of the exercises given
limits the audience to not being able to develop their knowledge or not being
able to improve their writing without the help of a more knowledgeable person. I think this is an error of the authors because it is supposed that the
audience is limited to advanced students but without the keys, the book is
actually limited to students who read this book in a course where a teacher can
support them.
The explanations and techniques presented throughout the book are clear
and useful for those who need to improve their essays. Furthermore, the
exercises give the students the opportunity to apply what they have read. Nevertheless, I would not say that this book
is an essential reading. There is a great deal of material that deals with the
same topic.
In conclusion, I think the book has more strengths than weaknesses. I
would highly recommend this book to work with students in a course or for a
student who is supported by a tutor. I think the book really fulfills its
function, It enhances writing.
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