Stephen Uchenna Eneh
Writing coach, English editor and education consultant
Apart from his graduate and post-graduate education in English and Literary studies, 9 years of experience in teaching the English language – grammar, writing and others – and writing and editing for professionals and organisations, enabled Mr Stephen to come up with this most timely book, The Rudiments of English Composition. This book was written to eliminate the fears many students harbour about writing, clear the myths holding them back and guide them in classroom-teachers-style to write A-worthy essays and letters not just in their exams but in national and international publications.
What's in this Book
Writing essays and letters should not be difficult for anyone who can hold normal conversation or narrate an experience. However, many students find it hard to write a good composition largely due to limited or poor guidance, myths, and phobia for the English Language. ‘The Rudiments of English Composition’ published in Nigeria by Fratee Media is a step-by-step guide on essay writing. It takes students through the process of writing, starting from the pre-writing stage to the final draft. It touches different areas of writing where students often commit errors and explains in detail how to overcome those errors. Some of these areas, among others, include punctuation, paragraphing, introduction and some commonly confused words, etc.
The book pays concise attention to the essay topics that form the bases for WAEC and NECO questions. It also has sample essays presented at the end of each chapter where these essays are discussed. It is aimed at helping students build the skills of writing as well as gain confidence in essay writing especially in these examinations.
- Chapter One: General Guidelines to Essay Writing
- Chapter Two: Punctuation Marks and Their Uses
- Chapter Three: Writing Informal Letter
- Chapter Four: Writing Formal Letter
- Chapter Five: How to Write Narrative Essays
- Chapter Six: How to Write a Debate
- Chapter Seven: Mastering Article Writing
- Chapter Eight: Mastering Speech Writing
Featured in this Book
In this 312-page book, we laid strong emphasis on these key areas:
In-depth Composition Writing
The author gave comprehensive treatment of the subject of composition starting from mastering the practice of writing to different forms of writing that learners will encounter in their exams lake trip life.
Essay and Letter Writing Samples
More than explaining the rules of writing was needed to achieve the transformation the author expected from the readers, every form of writing is accompanied by five (5) properly written samples to drive the point home.
Mastery of Punctuation Mark Usages
Wrong use of punctuation marks does not only have the capacity to alter the meaning of a sentence completely but eats deep into students' grades in exams. A chapter is dedicated to the proper use of punctuation marks.
Exam Questions Mastery & Breakdown
Having the desire to write is one thing and writing is another. Being a master in writing starts with understanding the questions one intends to answer. With this knowledge, the author takes the students through a thorough analysis of five (5) questions in each chapter in other for the students to understand what the questions demand for proper answering.
Written in Classroom Teacher's Style
The author is fully aware of the challenges students have with writing English composition. But there is only so much he can do as a person. He wrote in classroom-teacher's style to deliver a near-classroom experience to students reading the book.
Writing Protip and Sage on Writing
There is more to writing than mastering the principles and applying them. The author spiced up the book with writing tips and words from master writers that will not just make them good essay writers in exams but transform them into excellent writers in real life.
Sneek Peak into the Book
Praise for Author & 'Rudiments of English Composition'
Learning topics that deal with Oral English was always a difficult thing for me, especially when we were taught word stress but with the help of our teacher, Mr Stephen, I was able to have oral English at the tip of my fingers even word stress. Mr Stephen also taught me how to write books; when to give a suspense to capture the readers attention and many others. Now I am currently working on writing my own book!
Mr Stephen finds a way to blend the hardest parts of English into something simple and understandable. I personally was a student who found English tenses harder than it was supposed to be, but Mr Stephen made it clear that English is only difficult when you make it. During the examination, I kept repeating these words too myself and at the end of the day I passed English language in both WASSCE and NECO. I am now a graduate of the class of 2023 Graceland College.
Where to Buy this Book
For easy access to this book, we have distributors across the country. If there is none in your location, contact the publisher/author on how to get a copy
St Paul's Book Centre, Enugu
Holy Ghost Cathedral, Beside Ogbete Market, Enugu || 0706 656 4958
Dainz Book,
Enugu
Shop 17 Mgbemena Plaza, 7 Market Rd, beside Ecobank Holy Ghost, || 08135775301
Graceland College, Enugu
Megs Close, Off Onoh Crescent, GRA, Enugu || 0806 900 9713
Ukpaka Bookstore, Enugu
MA No 9, Ogbete Main Market Enugu || 08039334520
About the Author
Mr. Stephen Uchenna Eneh is from Omashi Amaji Umuabi in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. He is a graduate of English Language and Literary Studies, Ebonyi State University. He has completed his Post Graduate Diploma in Education with National Techer’s Institute, Kaduna and currently tidying up his master’s degree programme in English Language with the National Open University of Nigeria. He is an exceptional teacher of the English Language, and a powerful resource person for the training of students, teachers and parents. His training capacity goes beyond the school and extends to other organisations. He also offers editing services to organisations and individuals that need his services. He is currently serving as the Head, Language Department and Vice-Principal, Administration, at the prestigious Graceland College, Enugu.
Let's Collaborate
Drawing from his expertise anchored on sound education and sharpened by his experiences, he collaborates with individuals and organisations in the following areas.
Student Coach
As a student coach, he not only helps students gain mastery of the English Language grammar and composition writing, he equally guides them towards better study habits and excellence in exams.
Writing Expert
When you need to write a speech, an essay, or even turn your ideas and stories into text, he comes with his mastery of the language and writing skill that has been sharpened with years of experience to meet your needs.
English Editor
In writing, the goal is to communicate clearly. However, grammar errors, misapplication of expressions and punctuation marks often impede on clear communication. As an editor, he sharpens your writing for clearer communication.
Teacher-Train Expert
In his almost a decade of teaching, the training, experiences and quality supervisors he had encountered transformed him into an exceptional teacher. He takes pleasure in training other teachers as well.
Education Consultant
By virtue of his further education and responsibility, he has gone beyond just teaching in class to gaining mastery of designing education solutions. He consults for students, parents and schools on creating and managing education solutions.
Motivational Speaker
As humans, we thrive when rightly motivated. One of the most potent motivational tools is words. Over the years, he has recorded success in using words to motivate students to perform at their peak and inspire teachers and other professionals to stretch to their God-given potential.
Get in Touch
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