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"The Write Course: An Introduction To College Composition; Highly effective, The Write Course is an imaginative way to learn the nuts and bolts of good writing. Now the most widely-used college-level on writing., it features a comedy series interspersed with interviews to emphasize the process method. Practical advice is offered by such contemporary authors as Irving Wallace, Larry Gelbart, and Irving Stone, while minidocumentaries filmed on location in business and government offices tackle real-life writing problems, emphasizing the need for clarity and organization. Produced by Dallas Telecourses, Dallas County Community College District. Released: Fall 1984." "Program 19: Words And Meanings; A heightened awareness of word choices as a stylistic device and an increased sense of the finer points of style are covered in this program. Running Time: 30 minutes." "Program 20: Word Strategy; Jargon, euphemism, wordiness, and triteness are foes of good communication, as this program explains. Running Time: 30 minutes." (from back cover of case)