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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 course on writing, it features a comedy series interspersed with interviews to emphasize the process method. Proctical advice is offered by such contemporary authors as Irving Wallace, Larry Gelbart, and Irving Stone, while minidocumentaries filmed on location is business and government offices tackle real-life writing problems, emphasizing the need for clarity and organization. Produced by Dollas Telecourses, Dollas County Community College District. Released: Fall 1984." "Program 15: Argumentation; Common ligical fallacies can undermine powerful writing. The components of persuasive writing and audience appeal are discussed. Running Time: 30 minutes." "Program 16: Paragraph Patterns; The visual, logical, and rhetorical functions of paragraphs are explained in this program. Running Time: 30 minutes." (from back cover of case)