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New Releases - Writing Narrative
This fun and accessible program exposes common areas of narrative writing that pose challenges for inexperienced writers and provides hints and tips to help them create a well written and engaging story. Viewers will discover how to develop rounded and dynamic characters, ideas for hooking the reader right from the start, and techniques for establishing tone and mood. They will also learn about writing realistic dialogue, developing a good plot, building tension, and arriving at a successful ending. This engaging resource will get viewers thinking about their own writing and motivate them to overcome the blocks they face along the way.
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AD08691814
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18 minutes
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2011
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AUD 235.00
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Some of the most misused and misunderstood pieces of punctuation are also the smallest. This program provides a practical review of two important punctuation marks - apostrophes and speech marks. We begin with the troublesome apostrophe, its origins, functions and the reasons why it remains a necessary part of the English language. The program provides a detailed look at how to use apostrophes to indicate possession and to spell contractions. We also revise the proper use of quotation (or speech) marks, and examine some common errors in using these tricky punctuation marks in written expression.
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SR08691582
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DVD
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18 minutes
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2010
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AUD 235.00
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Many people have problems using punctuation marks correctly. Recent technological developments such as email, text messages and online instant messaging have required many English expressions to be simplified and shortened, prompting many people to question whether we still need punctuation at all. In this program, we explore the reasons for the continuing importance of learning to master punctuation. We provide some straightforward revision of the five most commonly-used punctuation marks: capital letters, full stops, question marks, exclamation marks and commas. Join us for an interesting look at how punctuation rules enable us to make ourselves understood more clearly.
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NW08691583
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DVD
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18 minutes
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2010
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AUD 235.00
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Punctuation is something many people have trouble getting their heads around. This program provides a comprehensive guide to proper punctuation. We examine some common punctuation errors and pitfalls, and explain how to improve our written expression. We'll look in detail at the functions of colons, semicolons, dashes, parentheses and ellipses. These punctuation marks are often avoided in everyday writing, due to confusion about their features and functions. In this program we offer some simple rules to optimize the use of these punctuation marks, and demonstrate that effective punctuation needn't be complicated.
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CN08691584
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20 minutes
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2010
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AUD 235.00
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Pip with the aid of her persuasive writing piece has convinced her doughnut loving principal that the school canteen needs a nutritional face lift. However, for her principle to make the best decision on improving the canteen he has asked Pip to prepare and informative report. Pip decides to do some work experience at a local paper to learn more about informative writing. This Australian-made, primary curriculum fit program guides students through the informative writing process and points out some common problems students face when gathering information and presenting reports. Students will see how delivering the right information in the right way can be a very powerful tool.
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DY11100113
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12 minutes
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2009
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AUD 235.00
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Getting your own way is not something we always achieve. Yelling, slamming doors, and being aggressive are not the ways to successfully argue a point. However having the right tools and approach to being persuasive can give you the power to achieve what you want, and even influence people to make a real difference in the world. This Australian-made, curriculum fit program guides students through the persuasive writing procedure and offers tips for reaching a desired outcome. Students will see the power of a well thought out and balanced argument with Pip our main character bringing about change at her school and even at home.
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ZP11100114
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DVD
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13 minutes
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2009
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AUD 235.00
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This program comprehensively covers the following areas:
Period
Question Mark
Exclamation mark
Apostrophe
Quotation Marks
Ellipsis Points
Commas.
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NC11100394
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DVD
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24 minutes
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2003
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AUD 235.00
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Punctuation 2 covers the following areas:
Special uses of the Comma
Colon
Semi-Colon
Dash
Parenthesis
Brackets
Multiple Punctuation
Hyphen.
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PU11100390
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DVD
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28 minutes
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2003
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AUD 235.00
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The correct use of italics can be very important. For example, if you were writing about Othello, you would have to be careful to italicize the name of the play whenever you meant the play and not the character of the same name. This program presents the conventions pertinent to the use of italics in a way that is both clear and comprehensive.
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KU11100392
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DVD
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11 minutes
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2003
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AUD 235.00
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The incorrect use of capital letters can be confusing. Moreover, it can, in certain situations, result in perhaps the most insulting kind of punctuation error known to literate society. This program explains when and where to use capital letters in a way that is both clear and comprehensive.
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PJ11100391
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DVD
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28 minutes
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2003
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AUD 235.00
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One of the trickiest aspects of good punctuation is knowing when to write "2nd" and when to write "second"- or when to write "60" and when to write "sixty". This program will help students make better choices when they come to represent numbers in their texts.
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WP11100393
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DVD
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15 minutes
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2003
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AUD 235.00
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An essay is a journey along an idea. The student's task is to take the reader through their knowledge of the topic or question. It can be an interesting and worthwhile trip by using fresh ideas, evidence and examples that focus on the topic. The program takes students through a simulated computer demo where a student learns all about the preparation, planning, writing and review stages of essays. The student is taken inside the computer and interacts with animated characters within the computer demo, learning about the introduction, body and conclusion of essays, paragraphs and topic sentences, writing essay plans, and linking ideas together.
Review
"A simple, but clearly explained, outline suitable for students up to Grade 9. The explanation of paragraphing was very appropriate. This is a good program to be used in conjunction with the worksheets." - Mrs. Jan Leary, St. Virgil's College.
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WR08690126
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DVD
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20 minutes
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2002
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AUD 235.00
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With heavy curriculum demands, teachers and lecturers have to make certain assumptions of their students, including that they know how to write a good essay. Sad to say, this assumption rarely holds true. Using an essay question based on global environmental issues, this fast-paced program takes students through the process of essay-writing from start to finish. From preparation and planning, through structure, fluency and style, to a decisive conclusion, it gives students a complete overview of how to write a successful essay, every time.
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MC08690127
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DVD
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18 minutes
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2002
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AUD 235.00
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Genres is the starting point to analysing texts, whether they be literature, film or music. It is through genres we gain a context for the meaning of texts. This video introduces the viewer to the basic genres and shows how genres provide contexts for characters in fiction. Through vignettes, it illustrates the various tools to identifying a genre. The program also discusses genre as a critical concept to analysing Film and Music. A must for senior students who want to consolidate the basic concepts about genres.
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DG11100328
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DVD
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17 minutes
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2002
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AUD 235.00
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Narrative Structures explores the necessary ingredients in writing better pieces of Narrative fiction. What are the better strategies for telling your story in a more interesting way? A must for students of Creative Writing. Topic Areas: What is a narrative, and how is it different to a story or a plot? Setting. What do you need to set up a piece of narrative fiction. Describing characters. Thematic Concern. The Three Act Structure explained. What is a Three Act Structure, and how is it used?
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MV11100203
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DVD
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24 minutes
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2002
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AUD 235.00
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Designed for senior students, this program focuses on three main areas of poetic analysis ¡V theme, context and form, giving simple definitions and examples and illustrating them with a wide variety of poetry. The range of poems used is diverse from classics, to modern verse; from both published and unpublished poets. Some of the language and images used are confrontational, some are evocative, some are mysterious, in all cases, the aim is to provide a framework with which students can begin to analyse poetry and compare one poem with another, fostering an appreciation for poetry in its multitude of forms. Excerpts of an interview with Australia's Dorothy Porter are included to help to illustrate some of the points being made. Brief references are also made about poetic devices, including alliteration, similes and metaphors.
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PA08691771
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DVD
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24 minutes
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2002
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AUD 235.00
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A program that recreates and dramatises the story of Hansel and Gretel in the context of the oral storytelling tradition. Followed by a ten minute presentation that uses examples from the story and references and illustrations from many other fairy tales to comment on characteristic patterns and motifs that recur in fairy tales such as recurring language patterns, repetitive plot structures, use of repetition and rhyme, recurring character types, happy endings. The Fairy tale text likened to a generic Journey with emphasis on the encounter with the Witch in the Forest. "An excellent introduction to a myth or a journey unit. This dramatisation of a familiar tale is followed by a thoughtful commentary, with examples, to illustrate the characteristic patterns, motifs and archetypes that recur in fairy tales."
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BF11100191
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DVD
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30 minutes
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2001
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AUD 235.00
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There is little doubt that email is an extremely useful innovation that has changed, and continues to change, the way we communicate. However, the fact that email is different to both voice and paper based communications can be a source of frustration for many people.
This up to date program gives viewers an understanding of the conventions that have been developed by email users over the years to facilitate effective communication. In addition, the program exposes many of the myths that exist regarding such issues as email privacy, and warns of possible dangers when using email. The words 'Spamming' and 'Flaming' may not make sense to many people, but chances are they've come across examples of this type of behaviour in their email usage.
The animated 'cyber-postman', who features throughout the program, has seen every example of bad email usage you could imagine. With his assistance we provide a comprehensive introduction to the etiquette of using email.
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RD08690129
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DVD
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30 minutes
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2000
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AUD 235.00
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This program is an imaginative and entertaining resource to help students understand genre and its different components. When Scoop, an out-dated whodunit character from the 1940s loses his genre, he journeys through several different genres including a fairy tale, science-fiction, gothic, adventure, rap and romance. As students develop their understanding of genre and its importance to successful narrative technique, they will begin to improve their writing skills as well as their ability to analyse the writing of others. As they experiment and their confidence grows, they are able to quickly recognise the features within all genres.
Review
"Exploring Genre is a success both as a piece of entertainment and as a teaching tool. I recommend this video to teachers of English and English Media without hesitation. What a gem!" - Wendy Lewis, Head of English, York Humber High School, Toronto, ON
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LH11100313
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DVD
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18 minutes
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1999
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AUD 235.00
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This highly entertaining dramatised video takes a satirical look at satire. The bureaucratic "Satire Licensing Clerk" takes us through an understanding of what satire is, using the analogy of "laughter with knives". Satirical sketches provide an understanding: context, purpose, irony, sarcasm, ridicule, exaggeration, caricature and parody.
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RH11100407
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21 minutes
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1999
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AUD 235.00
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Is the message of critical thinking hard to get across to your students? This Australian-made program, produced by the team at the University of Western Sydney, clearly and comprehensively explains the processes involved in critical thinking and writing at senior high school and tertiary level, and is helpful as a trigger for teachers and lecturers to further clarify their expectations of student assignments. The program offers: an entertaining and relevant story which illustrates what is meant by 'critical thinking' and how this relates to successful essay writing, and a comprehensive support manual containing examples of learning activities and suggestions for students. This program has cross-curricula relevance, and will be an essential learning tool for all teachers - and their students.
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KG08691420
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DVD
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32 minutes
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1999
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AUD 235.00
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This fascinating program explores the creative influences and complex processes of writing literature for young people, featuring four of Australia's best known writers - John Marsden, Libby Hathorn, David Metzenthen and James Moloney. They deal particularly with such things as inspiration, influences, characterisation, plot, and the time taken to develop an idea - and give some excellent tips to young writers. This program is a wonderful insight into the individual work of these four writers.
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RY08691268
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DVD
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26 minutes
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1999
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AUD 235.00
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Poor punctuation lets many people down. This program informs and entertains as it shows how to tidy up and improve your punctuation. The dots and squiggles which always confuse students: apostrophes, commas, full-stops, question marks and the much abused exclamation mark are explained simply.
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PM08690038
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DVD
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28 minutes
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1998
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AUD 235.00
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This program talks to celebrated children's writer, Margaret Clark, about sentences and paragraphs. Margaret reads from her books to illustrate key points and receives help from a leading young Melbourne comedian and mime artist, Richard Jones. The program is funny, highly informative and definitely not boring!
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TM08690039
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DVD
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22 minutes
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1997
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AUD 235.00
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This program introduces students to basic techniques and encourages the development of skills. It shows four senior high school students tackling various types of English essays, and using a series of simple steps to discover what they think and how to put their thoughts on paper effectively. This program will aid students sitting for examinations and stimulate essay writing in other subject areas.
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CC11100311
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DVD
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26 minutes
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1990
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AUD 235.00
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