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Opening Doors: Understanding College Reading, 3/e
Joe Cortina, Richland College
Janet Elder, Richland College
Recognizing Authors Writing Patterns

Learning Objectives

In this chapter you will learn the answers to these questions:

1.

What is meant by authors' writing patterns?

2.

Why is it helpful to be aware of writing patterns?

3.

How can I recognize list, sequence, definition, comparison-contrast, and cause-effect patterns when I read?

4.

What are mixed patterns?

5.

How can I recognize each writing pattern?








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