Building Better Grammar - Softcover

Gina Baaklini Hogan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0495905143 ISBN 13: 9780495905141

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2012

Synopsis

The Building Better series evolved with developmental students in mind; however, the textbooks are designed to be inexpensive and flexible enough that all college students or writing instructors can use them as a quick reference guide.

About this title

About the Author:

Gina Baaklini Hogan is a tenured professor in the English department at Citrus Community College in Glendora, California. She has developed and taught developmental English courses, trained and mentored faculty in teaching developmental writing, and helped create Citrus College's Writing Across-the-Curriculum Center. She is the Chair of the College Success Committee, a committee that advocates the core principles of Citrus' developmental program. Gina has an MS in Business Administration and an MA in English Composition and Literature and is currently working on a doctorate in Education (Ed.D). Gina is a naturalized citizen of the United States, and English is her third language. She understands the challenges inherent to learning effective communication skills, and her passion is helping others learn to write clearly and to appreciate the English language.

Review:

"Many times textbooks are heavily emphasize terminology instead of practicality....The approach proposed for Building Better Grammar seems to be more in line with streamlining some of the wordiness involved that may sometimes turn off students and some instructors alike. Breaking down the learning process , so that it builds upon itself makes good sense. Developmental English learners cannot be assumed to know or understand some precepts, and this approach of covering material before we build upon it might work wonders for comprehension and application."

"Building Better Grammar is simple, accessible, and clear. It's a great place to begin--more than a reference--and not just a workbook."

"I'm very impressed with the clarity presented here, and I truly appreciate the practice sets! I so enjoy looking over the exercises here and imagining how I would employ individual and group work while covering this material. Students will gain excellent practice with each set of exercises designed for the new concepts presented. This allows for practice before the instruction is forgotten. Students get to employ what they are learning immediately! The exercises are fun and challenging. I sense confidence will be gained upon the completion of the exercises both in class and at home."

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0495905143
• ISBN 13: 9780495905141
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288