V. Writing for Different Purposes (Chapters 23-27)

V. Writing for Different Purposes (Chapters 23-27)

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Step-by-step instructions for sending email (p. 540)

Tips for using file attachments (p. 546)

Step-by-step instructions for subscribing to a mailing list (p. 548)

Links to bulletin boards, newsgroups, and discussion forums (p. 549)

A tour of Web classrooms (p. 553)

Samples and guidelines for professional writing (p. 559)

Formatting a functional resume (p. 565)

A sample abstract (p. 574)

Web resources for preparing oral presentations (p. 579)

Keyword searches of lecture notes (p. 590)

Writing an essay exam in a computer lab (p. 591)

Sample student responses to essay questions (p. 596)

Audio: The importance of netiquette (p. 543)

Audio: How the Web is used in college classrooms (p. 554)

Audio: Proofread job letters and resumes (p. 563)

Audio: Repeat key information (p. 574)

Audio: Writing under time constraints (p. 589)

Audio: Cue words to guide your essay responses (p. 591)

Audio: ESL students and essay exams (p. 596)

Video: Levels of formality in email messages (p. 561)

Video: Tips for formatting electronic resumes (p. 571)

Video: Designing a PowerPoint presentation (p. 583)

Video: Tips for taking essay exams (p. 589)

Video: Tips for oral presentations (p. 579)

Chapter 24: For Collaboration, Page 578

Glossary of Usage

Glossary of Grammatical and Rhetorical Use