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1) On writing well: the classic guide to writing nonfiction

Author

Zinsser, William

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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Warns against common errors in structure, style, and diction, and explains the fundamentals of conducting interviews and writing travel, scientific, sports, critical, and humorous articles.

2) Writing a successful college application essay: the key to college admission

Author

Ehrenhaft, George

Publisher

Barron's

Pub. Date

[2000]

Language

English

3) Writing a successful college application essay

Author

Ehrenhaft, George

Publisher

Barron's Educational Series

Pub. Date

[2013]

Language

English

Description

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"An instructive guide to writing a compelling college application essay"--

4) You can't make this stuff up: the complete guide to writing creative nonfiction--from memoir to literary journalism and everything in between

Author

Gutkind, Lee

Publisher

Da Capo Press/Lifelong Books

Pub. Date

2012.

Language

English

5) Sin boldly!: Dr. Dave's guide to writing the college paper

Author

Williams, David R

Publisher

Perseus

Pub. Date

[2000]

Language

English

6) How to write a winning scholarship essay: 30 essays that won over $3 million in scholarships

Author

Tanabe, Gen

Publisher

SuperCollege

Pub. Date

c2016.

Language

English

Description

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"Examining the two basic components of scholarship competition-essays and interviews-this vital guidebook offers practical advice and real-life examples to guide students through the entire application process. A roundtable panel of judges and applicants supply inside information regarding the winning qualities sought after by award-giving organizations and tips for finding scholarships by using books, the internet, personal connections, and sources...

7) Essays that will get you into medical school

Author

Dowhan, Adrienne

Publisher

Barron's

Pub. Date

[2003]

Language

English

8) Dreyer's English: good advice for good writing : (adapted for young readers)

Author

Dreyer, Benjamin

Publisher

Delacorte Press

Pub. Date

[2021]

Language

English

Description

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An informative and witty guide to writing and grammar, written especially for a younger audience.

9) Grad's guide to graduate admissions essays: more than 50 real-life admissions essays from students who gained admission to Harvard, Columbia, Stanford, Georgetown, and more

Author

Reding, Colleen

Publisher

Prufrock Press Inc

Pub. Date

[2015]

Language

English

Description

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Provides more than 50 successful admission essays straight from the source--recent college graduates making the transition to earning advanced degrees at highly selective graduate programs. Harvard, Columbia, Stanford, and Northwestern are just a few of the universities to which these students were admitted. Each of the essays contains designated segments highlighting the particular characteristics that make them outstanding admissions essays. Additionally,...