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This is Unit 1 of a four-unit Analytical Writing: Student Review and Practice Guide. This guide is designed for a first-year college composition or advanced High school writing course. This unit introduces students to the four most common types of essays used in academic or professional settings: a close reading analysis, a comparative or "lens" analysis, an argumentative essay, and a research paper. Each section of this guide includes numerous examples and practice exercises. An answer key is p

Includes a handout that explains various types and uses for primary sources in history, an activity, and an instructor notes/answer page.

Provides an annotated table of frequently misused or confused words (i.e. affect/effect) and a list of "needlessly wordy phrases" with suggested alternatives.