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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. Practical advice is offered by such contemporary authors as Irving Wallace, Larry Gebart, and Irving Stone, wihil 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 17: Sentence Patterns; The sentence and its rhetorical aspects are explored to gain an understanding of the importance of sentence style and its relation to grammar. Running Time: 30 minutes." "Program 18: Sentence Strategy; Sentences can be improved through the use of specific subjects with active verbs and by avoiding such pitfalls as sentence fragments and dangling modifiers. Running Time: 30 minutes." (from back cover of case)