Simon & Schuster Quick Access Reference for Writers (1998 MLA Update Edition) - Softcover

Troyka, Lynn Quitman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130965960 ISBN 13: 9780130965967

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1998

Synopsis

This quick reference handbook offers the same user-friendly approach widely hailed in Troyka's other best-selling handbooks -- with additional features that allow writers to access information quickly. Additional content on such topics as critical thinking and grammar basics, makes this an even more complete manual. Coverage includes the writing process itself; thinking and reading reflectively; grammar basics; effective sentences and words; punctuation; spelling and mechanics; research writing; MLA, APA, CM, and CBE documentation; and tips for multilingual writers.

About this title

From the Publisher:

This quick reference handbook offers the same user-friendly, student-oriented approach widely-hailed in Troyka's other best-selling handbooks -- with additional features that allow students and teachers alike to access information quickly.

From the Back Cover:

Key Benefit: This quick reference handbook offers the same user-friendly, student-oriented approach widely hailed in Troyka's other best-selling handbooks —with additional features that allow writers to access information quickly. Key Topics: Highlights the writing process, research and documentation, ESL, and covers grammar, mechanics and usage. Market: All writers.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0130965960
• ISBN 13: 9780130965967
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 360