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Offers advice on the scholarship application process, what judges look for, interview strategies, and examples of both successful and unsuccessful scholarship essays accompanied by constructive criticism.

Presents an introduction to expository writing, explaining that it contains writing that informs or provides facts, and can include anything from a science report to a letter to the president, showing how to write with main ideas, supporting facts, and strong conclusions.

Shares the secrets of powerful writing and explains how to eliminate poor writing habits, enliven tired vocabulary, write effectively for a target audience, and express oneself with greater clarity, harmony, and specificity.

Examines the impact of speechmaking on presidential credibility and effectiveness of communicating with the public and stresses the need for presidential speechwriters to have access to policy information and the officeholder.

A complete literature-based language arts book and catalog of fascinating facts and activities; covers the basics of thinking, using information, reading, writing, and grammar, plus helpful strategies and tips.

Presents step-by-step advice for writing well, covering organization, style, conciseness, and revision, and providing special sections on essay types, including personal, persuasive, problem and solution, and others.

Presents a practical pocket reference manual that provides offers instruction on sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics for writers and researchers.