(4) 4-6 You Can Write series. Grammar discusses parts of speech, punctuation, and proofreading. A list of "Common Grammar Goofs" is appended. Essay defines what one is, covers different forms, provides information on research and writing, and includes a sample essay. Students will find these serviceably written books useful, but the dull layout is off-putting and a joking cartoon pencil is annoying. Reading list, websites. Review covers these You Can Write titles: You can Write Using Good Grammar and You Can Write an Essay.

Reviewer: Kate Murphy

(4) 4-6 You Can Write series. Grammar discusses parts of speech, punctuation, and proofreading. A list of "Common Grammar Goofs" is appended. Essay defines what one is, covers different forms, provides information on research and writing, and includes a sample essay. Students will find these serviceably written books useful, but the dull layout is off-putting and a joking cartoon pencil is annoying. Reading list, websites. Review covers these You Can Write titles: You can Write Using Good Grammar and You Can Write an Essay.

Reviewer: Kate Murphy

(4) YA You Can Write series. Report discusses how to choose a topic, do research, and make an outline, and it also includes tips on writing and editing. Story describes writing genres, touches on such topics as plotting and characterization, and offers information on editing and publishing. Although their prose is unexciting, these books contain solid material for those writing either out of necessity or desire. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these You Can Write titles: You Can Write a Report and You Can Write a Story or Narrative.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) YA You Can Write series. Report discusses how to choose a topic, do research, and make an outline, and it also includes tips on writing and editing. Story describes writing genres, touches on such topics as plotting and characterization, and offers information on editing and publishing. Although their prose is unexciting, these books contain solid material for those writing either out of necessity or desire. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these You Can Write titles: You Can Write a Report and You Can Write a Story or Narrative.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 You Can Write series. These books provide satisfactory step-by-step guidance for writers. The information is logically organized; the bland presentation is somewhat enhanced by black-and-white drawings of a cartoon pencil that offers encouragement and jokes. A brief listing of Internet addresses may distinguish these books from similar titles. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these You Can Write titles: You Can Write a Business Letter and You Can Write Speeches and Debates.]

Reviewer: Amanda Sullivan

(4) 4-6 You Can Write series. These books provide satisfactory step-by-step guidance for writers. The information is logically organized; the bland presentation is somewhat enhanced by black-and-white drawings of a cartoon pencil that offers encouragement and jokes. A brief listing of Internet addresses may distinguish these books from similar titles. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these You Can Write titles: You Can Write a Business Letter and You Can Write Speeches and Debates.]

Reviewer: Amanda Sullivan