Types of Rhetorical Error in the Written Themes of College Freshmen (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Milton Monroe Maynard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0366552813 ISBN 13: 9780366552818

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlocking why student writing trips over itself—and how to fix it

This nonfiction study analyzes the types of rhetorical errors found in the written themes of college freshmen, with practical insight for teachers and students alike.

This work explains how researchers classified errors in use of words, sentence structure, and paragraph organization. It draws on themes from Monmouth College freshmen and outlines how unity, coherence, and emphasis shape clear writing. The results point to concrete drills, especially outlining, to help students grasp the whole composition before writing began. The author also compares findings with earlier studies of language and grammar, showing how errors cluster and where instruction can make the biggest difference.

• Learn how improprieties and barbarisms are identified and how to avoid common word mistakes.
• See how unity and coherence drive stronger, more logical sentences.
• Discover how paragraph unity is built and what causes disjointed writing.
• Explore classroom implications, including outlining and targeted practice for better composition.

Ideal for teachers of writing, college instructors, and readers curious about how students learn to express ideas clearly.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0366552813
• ISBN 13: 9780366552818
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 131