The Writer's FAQ's: A Pocket Handbook (3rd Edition) - Softcover

Harris, Muriel G.

9780131955769: The Writer's FAQ's: A Pocket Handbook (3rd Edition)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131955764 ISBN 13: 9780131955769

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2006

For writers who want a clear, concise, user-friendly pocket guide beside them while they write, this book has it all. Its easy-to-navigate coverage offers a wide variety of traditional topics as well as the most current information on conducting online research, and using MLA, APA, Chicago Manual, and CSE citation formats. Writers will find valuable assistance with the writing process; argument reading and writing; all major areas of grammar and mechanics; conducting research in libraries and online; using the World Wide Web as a resource; and documenting and evaluating both print and electronic sources. Writers don't need to be familiar with grammatical terms because lists of frequently answered questions lead them to needed explanations offered in a friendly, informal tone and a highly readable style. For writers and others needing a compact, comprehensive writer's reference.

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From the Back Cover:

The easiest pocket handbook to use. . .for writers who want a simple guide to writing the rules of composition. With The Writer's FAQs, Third Edition, writers can easily use the Question and Correct feature at the beginning of the handbook to find quick answers and clear explanations. This brief handbook is the easiest pocket reference for students to use in any course where writing or research is required as well as outside the classroom.

About the Author:

Muriel Harris is Professor of English and Writing Lab Director at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. She is founder and current editor of the Writing Lab Newsletter, member of NCTE, and director of Purdue's award-winning Online Writing Lab (OWL). She has authored several books, including The Prentice Hall Reference Guide to Grammar and Usage, now in its Fourth Edition.

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