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I have published more than 100 books and scores of articles, but I'm always looking for something new to write and edit. Here are some of my latest and most popular publications:
The description from my publisher, McGraw-Hill:
Get prepared to take the Praxis I and II and start your teaching career!
McGraw-Hill's Praxis I and II offers you complete preparation for the entry-level Praxis I PPST exam, including numerous test-taking tips and strategies not available from official ETS sources. It also provides three full-length practice PPSTs based on the recently revised test format, plus sample questions for all the most popular Praxis II exams and fully updated information on state Praxis testing requirements.
Topics include:
Get prepared to take the Praxis I and II and start your teaching career!
McGraw-Hill's Praxis I and II offers you complete preparation for the entry-level Praxis I PPST exam, including numerous test-taking tips and strategies not available from official ETS sources. It also provides three full-length practice PPSTs based on the recently revised test format, plus sample questions for all the most popular Praxis II exams and fully updated information on state Praxis testing requirements.
- 3 full-length practice PPSTs based on the new test format.
- Preparation for Praxis I PPST: review of vocabulary, speed reading, comprehension boosters; grammar, usage and mechanics review, model essays.
- Preparation for Praxis II: listening skills, elementary subject assessments; principles of learning and teaching; review of mathematics, history, English, and science.
- Eye-catching 16-page introduction section.
- Test-taking tips and strategies not available in official ETS sources.
- Concise, effective test content reviews.
- Updated information on state testing requirements.
Topics include:
- What You Need to Know About the Praxis Exams Overview;
- Test-Taking Strategies;
- Dealing with Test Jitters;
- PPST Reading Test;
- PPST Writing Test;
- PPST Mathematics Test;
- Praxis II Content Tests;
- 3 Practice Exams;
- answer key with full explanations.
This book has helped so many people, that it’s already in its third edition. Here are some of the reviews:
Great Resource
I have to say I am overall pleased with this book. I purchased this item in preparation for my PPST Praxis I Test. I began preparing about two weeks’ prior to taking the text. The book provided great pointers on taking the praxis test. What I valued most was the diagnostic test which was given for reading, writing and math. I felt that I had done pretty badly on two of the three. However the diagnostic tests were actually a life saver because they helped me to focus in on the areas in which I needed the most help. I passed all three parts of this test and this was the only tool I used. This book was definitely worth the purchase.
GREAT study guide for the Praxis
I got this book because of the reviews it already had. I was looking for a book I could use to help me prepare for the praxis I and II exams. This book is a great tool to have, it gives great examples of text questions and I feel very prepared to take the exam after using this book as a study guide. There are also great test taking tips. Overall a great buy!
very helpful if you study and practice the skills
This book is well written. The math notes are very helpful and detailed enough to prepare you for the test. The book includes practice tests for the pre professional praxis tests and specialized content tests. All the books include the answer keys which are helpful to immediately find out why something is correct or incorrect. I would recommend this book taking the praxis test.
Featured in the New York Public Library’s recent exhibit on writing, this guide has attracted attention around the world! Aiman Eid Al-Rawajfeh, Associate Professor of Thermal Process Technology at Tafila Technical University in Jordan just wrote to me: “I am writing to you regarding you great book: Writing Great Research Papers. I am thinking to translate the book into Arabic, with one of my colleague, because the Arabic library is poor in such topics. “
The description from my publisher, McGraw-Hill:
The experts at Schaum's are at your service--ready to help you with concise, complete, step-by-step instructions that will make writing research papers a breeze, not a burden. The clear, concise guidelines and in-depth instruction in this book will show you how to write high-quality research papers that will help you succeed academically and in the professional world. You'll quickly learn how to:
And a few reviews:
Lifesaver!
This book is a must for any level college student. I was recently shopping for a book that would give me some pointers for completing a research paper for grad school. Let me be the first to say...It is a Gem! It has become my bible.
Quick - straight to the point
This book is very helpful in describing the research form. The samples used were also helpful in elaborating further on each topic. I found the book easy to read and gets straight to the point. The book doesn't waste your time.
Practical for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Though I purchased this from Amazon, I first saw this book in the campus bookstore and thought it would be useful reference for students writing research papers. The graduate students who have used this reference for writing research papers or theses have told me it was very useful. After reading material these same students wrote before and after using this book I can attest that their writing improved (hopefully as a result of the material presented in the book). The suggestions presented by authors for organizing thoughts and constructing the paper are very helpful to those who lacked sufficient training or experience writing basic and more advanced material. I recommend this book to any student (or instructor) looking for some basic, practical information for developing a paper that is well written.
The description from my publisher, McGraw-Hill:
The experts at Schaum's are at your service--ready to help you with concise, complete, step-by-step instructions that will make writing research papers a breeze, not a burden. The clear, concise guidelines and in-depth instruction in this book will show you how to write high-quality research papers that will help you succeed academically and in the professional world. You'll quickly learn how to:
- Select and narrow your topic
- Evaluate and present evidence persuasively
- Avoid plagiarism and other novice mistakes
- Learn from examples, sample papers, and model documentation
And a few reviews:
Lifesaver!
This book is a must for any level college student. I was recently shopping for a book that would give me some pointers for completing a research paper for grad school. Let me be the first to say...It is a Gem! It has become my bible.
Quick - straight to the point
This book is very helpful in describing the research form. The samples used were also helpful in elaborating further on each topic. I found the book easy to read and gets straight to the point. The book doesn't waste your time.
Practical for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Though I purchased this from Amazon, I first saw this book in the campus bookstore and thought it would be useful reference for students writing research papers. The graduate students who have used this reference for writing research papers or theses have told me it was very useful. After reading material these same students wrote before and after using this book I can attest that their writing improved (hopefully as a result of the material presented in the book). The suggestions presented by authors for organizing thoughts and constructing the paper are very helpful to those who lacked sufficient training or experience writing basic and more advanced material. I recommend this book to any student (or instructor) looking for some basic, practical information for developing a paper that is well written.
This book sells around the world, to students, teachers, and people who need a quick, complete, but enjoyable guide to writing and speaking better. It’s already in its second edition. See what people on amazon.com have to say about it:
Laurie Rocks!
By A Customer
This book is great. It has all the content of a dried-up grammar reference text, and NONE of the pain. Laurie is funny, direct, and great at communicating the relationship between grammatical functions and the purpose of writing. This text can be used as a regular reference to check your work, or you can read it straight through. (Let's see someone say that about Scott Foresman!) Thanks, Dr. Rozakis.
Read it for Fun!
By A Customer
Yeah, I know it sounds weird; who reads grammar books for fun? But Laurie Rozakis infuses this solid guide with her own brand of quirky humor, and it works beautifully. Wonderful quotes from famous writers add spice to the stew. Try it, you'll like it.
Grammar Boring? It Ain't Necessarily So!
By A Customer
I just loved this book! How does it manage to make learning about English grammar fun--got me, it just does. The author covers common mistakes and challenges while keeping you rolling in the aisle with her humor. The book is well organized so what you need is easy to find. If you buy one grammar book this year (and who needs more than one grammar book?) make it this one. You'll actually read it, which is half the battle.
compassionate scholarship
Dr. Rozakis, one of the nation's most revered textbook authorities, has balanced the elements of grammar with a wit and joie de vivre that is rare indeed in academe. This one belongs on the shelves of students, teachers, writers, and parents.
Everything you need to know about the English Language is right here in front of your eyes
If you need to study up on English for whatever reason, this is the book. It's so easy to understand. It covers everything in the English language. It's amazing. I read the entire thing dilligently and I have to say that I've never understood proper English until now. If you want to know more about English -- your search ends here. This is the book. No other book compares. This is where the road ends!
Laurie Rocks!
By A Customer
This book is great. It has all the content of a dried-up grammar reference text, and NONE of the pain. Laurie is funny, direct, and great at communicating the relationship between grammatical functions and the purpose of writing. This text can be used as a regular reference to check your work, or you can read it straight through. (Let's see someone say that about Scott Foresman!) Thanks, Dr. Rozakis.
Read it for Fun!
By A Customer
Yeah, I know it sounds weird; who reads grammar books for fun? But Laurie Rozakis infuses this solid guide with her own brand of quirky humor, and it works beautifully. Wonderful quotes from famous writers add spice to the stew. Try it, you'll like it.
Grammar Boring? It Ain't Necessarily So!
By A Customer
I just loved this book! How does it manage to make learning about English grammar fun--got me, it just does. The author covers common mistakes and challenges while keeping you rolling in the aisle with her humor. The book is well organized so what you need is easy to find. If you buy one grammar book this year (and who needs more than one grammar book?) make it this one. You'll actually read it, which is half the battle.
compassionate scholarship
Dr. Rozakis, one of the nation's most revered textbook authorities, has balanced the elements of grammar with a wit and joie de vivre that is rare indeed in academe. This one belongs on the shelves of students, teachers, writers, and parents.
Everything you need to know about the English Language is right here in front of your eyes
If you need to study up on English for whatever reason, this is the book. It's so easy to understand. It covers everything in the English language. It's amazing. I read the entire thing dilligently and I have to say that I've never understood proper English until now. If you want to know more about English -- your search ends here. This is the book. No other book compares. This is where the road ends!
Writing doesn’t have to hurt! My The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Writing Well has helped thousands of people learn to write, painlessly and enjoyably. Here are some typical reviews of the book from amazon.com:
Experts Do It Best
By A Customer
Students and teachers stand to gain a painless lesson in writing from Dr. Rozakis, one of the teaching realm's most published authors. Not only is she knowledgeable in scholarship and the real world, she displays an ebullience that infects the reader with the urge to write well.
Good Book on Writing!!!
This book is one of the best writing books I owned. It was written in an easy-to-follow way that you just don't want to stop reading it. I highly recommend it to anyone who are bored by other writing books.
Experts Do It Best
By A Customer
Students and teachers stand to gain a painless lesson in writing from Dr. Rozakis, one of the teaching realm's most published authors. Not only is she knowledgeable in scholarship and the real world, she displays an ebullience that infects the reader with the urge to write well.
Good Book on Writing!!!
This book is one of the best writing books I owned. It was written in an easy-to-follow way that you just don't want to stop reading it. I highly recommend it to anyone who are bored by other writing books.
