"it looks an excellent guide, particularly for university students - by no means only those studying language of course - and we hope tutors will make sure time and attention are given to it." Books Ireland Sept 1998 "The author leads us through definitions, distinctions and structures in an accessible, reader-friendly manner, using prose that is inviting and lively... Whether the purpose is learning how to write oneself or how to teach others, this book is an excellent guide and resource." Ireland on Sunday Sept 1998

• The writing process; phrases and clauses; the core of the independent clause; clause patterns focusing the subject; coordinating statements; subordinating statements; the mixed sequence paragraph; essay organization; adjective clauses; noun clauses; verbal phrases; verbal absolute phrases; parallel structure; apposition; correlative conjunctions; punctuation - a checklist; writing a summary; writing a report.

"it looks an excellent guide, particularly for university students - by no means only those studying language of course - and we hope tutors will make sure time and attention are given to it." Books Ireland Sept 1998 "The author leads us through definitions, distinctions and structures in an accessible, reader-friendly manner, using prose that is inviting and lively... Whether the purpose is learning how to write oneself or how to teach others, this book is an excellent guide and resource." Ireland on Sunday Sept 1998

• The writing process; phrases and clauses; the core of the independent clause; clause patterns focusing the subject; coordinating statements; subordinating statements; the mixed sequence paragraph; essay organization; adjective clauses; noun clauses; verbal phrases; verbal absolute phrases; parallel structure; apposition; correlative conjunctions; punctuation - a checklist; writing a summary; writing a report.

"it looks an excellent guide, particularly for university students - by no means only those studying language of course - and we hope tutors will make sure time and attention are given to it." Books Ireland Sept 1998 "The author leads us through definitions, distinctions and structures in an accessible, reader-friendly manner, using prose that is inviting and lively... Whether the purpose is learning how to write oneself or how to teach others, this book is an excellent guide and resource." Ireland on Sunday Sept 1998

• The writing process; phrases and clauses; the core of the independent clause; clause patterns focusing the subject; coordinating statements; subordinating statements; the mixed sequence paragraph; essay organization; adjective clauses; noun clauses; verbal phrases; verbal absolute phrases; parallel structure; apposition; correlative conjunctions; punctuation - a checklist; writing a summary; writing a report.