Simon & Schuster Quick Access Reference for Writers

Prentice Hall's exclusive Companion Website offers unique tools and support for every concept in the Quick Access text. Every part of the book references additional online information, including: thousands of self-graded questions for every key concept; pre-and post-tests to gauge comprehension on all grammar/punctuation topics; a complete online text reference keyed to every exercise; tips and exercises for various stages of the writing process; and writing help for different audiences and different academic/professional papers.

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. For writers looking for information to help them become better writers—who want to spend more time learning and less time looking.