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College Writing Skills, Media Edition, 5/e
John Langan, Atlantic Community College

An Introduction to Writing

Learning Objectives


This chapter will explain:

  • the importance of supporting a point in writing
  • the structure of the traditional essay
  • the benefits of writing the traditional essay

The chapter will also:

  • present writing as both a skill and a process of discovery
  • suggest keeping a journal
  • recommend word processing