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Become a Better Writer by Donald Powers; Greg Rosenberg
Call Number: eBook

ISBN: 9781928466161

Publication Date: 2022

A practical guide for those who wish to write more clearly and concisely.
A Student's Writing Guide by Gordon Taylor
Call Number: eBook

ISBN: 9780511539183

Publication Date: 2009

Starting from the common difficulties students face, A Student's Writing Guide gives practical examples of all the stages necessary to write confident, convincing essays.

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