SF Express,The: 2009 MLA Update Edition (2nd Edition)

For Freshman-level writing courses, such as Freshman Composition, English Composition, First-Year Writing, Expository Writing or any course where students need help with grammar, research and documentation.

The material in SF Express is drawn from the Scott, Foresman Handbook for Writers, which is now in its seventh edition and has been a leader in the market for more than fifteen years.  The Scott Foresman Handbooks have long been recognized as exceptional for their coverage of research, documentation, and technological topics and for their student-friendly approach to grammar and mechanics. SF Express shares these strengths.

 

SF Express is unique in providing coverage of a full range of writing issues in a pocket handbook format.  It begins with six chapters on critical writing and thinking issues, including a separate chapter on writing logical arguments.  And its treatment of style, design, and visual/online literacy is fuller than that provided in competing handbooks.  The book offers all these features in an attractive, affordable, student-friendly format.

 

Note: Spiral bound

With SF Express, the authors have created a pocket handbook unique in its treatment of issues frequently not covered in a book of its size: including a sound introduction to critical thinking and the writing process, document design, and writing for the web. Includes Pre-eminent, cutting-edge coverage of electronic research. Presents more documentation models for all five systems - MLA, APA, CMS, CBE, and COS - than any other pocket handbook. Includes a complete model MLA research paper. "Express!" boxes at the beginning of every chapter provide immediately useful information about the chapter topic. "Destinations" on the Web URLs are included for helpful Web site references. Chapter 1, "Critical Reading," helps writers deal with the kinds of materials they'll encounter both in college and the work around them. Chapter 6, "Writing for the Web," features concise, but complete treatment of Web Writing. "E-tips" throughout share strategies and information about using computer and online resources for writing. For those seeking a pocket-sized handbook to enhance their writing and critical thinking skills.