CONTENTS 1
To the Learner 1
1．Generalization of Writing 3
Composing Process 3
The Form of Good Writing 8
Generating Material 12
The Topic Sentence 24
2．Methods of Development 34
Time Sequence 36
Spatial Order 41
Exemplification 46
Classification 52
Process 57
Comparison-Contrast 62
Cause-Effect 70
Extended Definition 76
3．Unity and Coherence 82
Sentence Unity 82
Paragraph Unity 85
Sentence Conherence 89
Paragraph Coherence 100
4．Categories of Composition Style 110
Descriptive Style 110
Narrative Style 121
Expositive Style 131
Argumentative Style 140
The Envelope 151
5．Letters 151
Personal Letter Writing 154
Business Letter Writing 163
6．Appendix 172
Ⅰ．The Resume 172
Ⅱ．Transitions 175
Ⅲ．Punctuation 180
Ⅳ．Capitalization 187
Ⅴ．Proofreaders’Marks 190
Bibliography 192