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Rules of Thumb, 5/e
Jay Silverman, Nassau County Community College
Elaine Hughes, Nassau County Community College
Diana R. Wienbroer, Nassau County Community College

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Part 4: Growing as a Writer

In Part 4, you will learn ways to grow as a writer, including keeping a journal, adding details to your writing, recognizing clichés, eliminating offensive language, trimming wordiness, using strong verbs, varying your sentences, and finding your voice.