The Longman Writer: Rhetoric and Reader, Brief Edition (6th Edition)

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This best-selling writing guide integrates purpose, process, and rhetorical strategies into every chapter, offering readers the clearest explanation of writing. In addition to emphasizing critical reading, every major chapter contains professional and student samples, rhetorical techniques, journal exercises, reading and writing activities, collaborative activities, peer-response guidelines, and revision suggestions. A student essay in each chapter contains writing process materials (outlines, audience analysis, interview notes, drafts, revision plans, etc.). For high school and college students.

Writer's Brief Handbook, The (5th Edition)

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Definitely Brief
Good for learning different writing formats
The Easiest Writing Guide Ever!
The Easiest Writing Guide Ever!
This is the best handbook on the market!

Writer's Brief Handbook, The (5th Edition)
Alfred Rosa , and Paul Eschholz
Manufacturer: Longman
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ASIN: 0321250478

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Ever written a letter to the editor? A report for your boss? An email to an old friend? A compact, easy-to-use guide, The Writer’s Brief Handbook offers clear definitions, helpful explanations, and up-to-the-minute research and reference tools–altogether the best concise yet comprehensive reference available for today’s writers in any context. An extensive research section provides clear guidelines for how to research online, and examples of special-purpose writing–email, letters to the editor, business reports, and others–make this book useful to everyone who puts pen to paper–or fingers to keyboards.

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Composing, Paragraphs, Grammar Essentials, Sentence Basics and Sentence Style, Word Choice, Punctuation, Mechanics, Document Design, Special Kinds of Writing, and Research.

Customer Reviews:

Definitely Brief.......2007-04-04

I do like the book and use it alot for school. The part that I use most is the Directory of Words Cited. Unfortunately, many times the exact type of work to be cited is not listed. For instance, a book with an editor in multiple volumes in an edition other than the first is not covered. Neither is an article from a journal obtained from a database.

Good for learning different writing formats.......2007-01-08

I found it very helpful as I was not familiar with APA or other writing styles and took my class online so I had no live instructor to question.

The Easiest Writing Guide Ever!.......2001-02-02

I first purchased this book when I was a freshman in college seven years ago. It is without a doubt the best and easiest reference guide to writing I have ever read. I love the plastic tabs that mark each section. This guide is easy to read and follow it is organized in basic steps that are categorized accourding to section. So for example if you need to find out how to cite a web page or a video tape, etc using the MLA style you just flip to the section called doucmentation clearly marked with a plastic tab. I have since purchased an updated guide for myself and also bought one for my brother - a freshman in college. I really wish I had this book when I was in high school. I highly recommend this book to any high school, college, graduate student or writer. I especially recomend this book for students with learning disabilities, I myself have ADD and before I got this guide I could not understand how to write a paper in the MLA style or in any style other than a book report. I promise this is the easiest reference guide to writing ever published.

The Easiest Writing Guide Ever!.......2001-02-02

This is the best handbook on the market!.......1999-07-08

This book is the best on the market - I highly recommend it to all students in high school and college -- and it is a must for every person who writes in business! It has everything you need to know about professional writing from the sentence to the essay or research paper, as well as resumes and letters. It should be added to the desk collection along with the dictionary and thesarus. I love the way it opens and lays flat; I love the tabs for easy recognition of sections; it has large enough print and enough whitespace to make it very easy to read; it has great explanations and examples, and the MLA section is complete and easy to follow. It even has a section for people who speak English as a second language and are dealing with the special problems related to English. This is a must have book !

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Never got the book
A Dope Buy...Check it Out!
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A Gift to Students
An excellent guide for students when writing documents!!

Keys for Writers: A Brief Handbook
Ann Raimes
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Company
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ASIN: 0618115234

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This concise composition handbook offers innovative design features that make it the most accessible tabbed handbook available: moveable KeyTabs allow students to personalize the book, a menu-driven Key to the Book, and color-coded divider tabs help students find information quickly. Every copy comes with a free subscription to Digital Keys Online; an individualized password is automatically shrinkwrapped.

This thorough revision now offers a full-color design; substantial new material on evaluating sources and the use of technology for research and writing; expanded coverage of writing online and document design; the most up-to-date MLA, APA, Chicago, CBE, and CGOS guidelines; integrated ESL resources; and an expanded section on argument. Part 5, Technology: For Communication, Document Design, and Work, presents information on writing for online readers, e-mail discussion lists, and chatrooms. Ample illustrations—including a sample student web site and an online scannable resume—address web site and document design.

Customer Reviews:

Never got the book.......2005-02-08

i ordered the book back in Janurary, had it rushed shipped, and i never got it

A Dope Buy...Check it Out!.......2003-10-15

Ann Raimes' Keys for Writers is a comprehensive, clever, well-coordinated tool for learning and teaching. As a student, I have been through numerous English courses with substandard textbooks. The information within this handbook is valuable and effective for anyone from beginning to advanced writers. Like anything in an imperfect world, the book does have its deficiencies and drawbacks however. Judging from past writing books and what I have learned thus far from this book, it has demonstrated to be the most informative, handy, and efficient. This high praise is due to Keys for Writers's convenient layout, simple maneuverability, constructive teachings, and trouble-free comprehension.
First off, allow me to run through the books few, minor weaknesses. My initial criticism was the spiral binding. I have had the book for merely seven weeks and already pages have begun to tear at the binding. This approach was a poor decision since it weakens the book, which usually goes through a rough life of being tossed, squashed, and bent. Also, there is a lack of pictures. It's understandable that it may be difficult to utilize visuals in an English text, but the primary purpose is to offer an interesting example. This is a very effectual method of keeping the consumer's attention. Another downside, at least from a teacher's standpoint, is the missing exercises and problems. Coming from a student's perspective however, I am not complaining at all! Keys for Writers has minimal flaws, which adds to its credibility as a fine textbook.
The book's traditional arrangement with unique advancements allow for rather uncomplicated navigation. With a flip of the cover, you are encountered by a general directory to what lies ahead. The book is first broken up into two categories: the "Writing Process" and "Sentence-Level Issues". It further divides the text into ten separate sections and specifies the pages of each main idea within the divisions. On the right hand side of the pages there are tabs identifying where each of these sections begins. This is distinctive feature that most books don't have provides for the simple navigation. The book is concluded with an extensive index followed by the table of contents. Conventionally the table of contents is found in the introduction of books, but this poses no threat to this one's worthiness.
The information Ann Raimes poured into her book is extremely practical and beneficial. There is an entire section devoted to teaching the MLA documentation style. She keeps each way of documenting a source short and sweet, but all of them are backed with a helpful example. This section is proceeded by one dedicated to the other types of documentation including APA, CBE, Chicago, and CGOS. What I found most helpful was the tips on evaluating who your audience is and overcoming the notorious writer's block. These are located in the first section which I feel is very necessary. Keys for Writers covers writing critically, essay exams, oral and lab reports, and business letters. It even touches on technological issues including e-mails, web site designs, visuals, and PowerPoint. Additionally, there is a portion that teaches the reader how to perform and evaluate research. This happens to be the first book I have come across to even mention this in detail. And this book has an entire chapter covering it. The majority of the second half of the text contributes the grammar portion. I thought I had learned all there is to know about grammar, but I was proven wrong. Being a somewhat experienced writer I was surprised how I still picked up things that I was unaware of. Furthermore, the glossary is complete and comes in hand often. The language used within the definitions is easy to read which lets you gain a better understanding.
Perhaps the cleverest of the book's construction is the multilingual section or the KeyTabs. Near the end of the text, Ann Raimes put together a piece that is principally aimed at multilingual students. This clears up most difficulties or misunderstandings that foreigners may have with the English language. This was an ingenious move by Raimes as these foreigners usually get overlooked and unaccounted for. The unique KeyTabs are included side notes that the consumer can use to mark a page or make a memo on. They are located in the rear of the book but are removable and can be placed wherever desired due to the binding. This lets one personalize their book and gives a quick reference if needed.
Overall, Keys for Writers establishes itself as a very commendable textbook that provides valuable information for a variety of consumers. From novice to developed writers, this book easily allows the student to learn. It is well worth the forty-five dollars you'll spend on a new edition of it. To teachers - lesson plans will be effortless to develop with the aid of this book and your students will greatly benefit for it. To students - this book will assist you and increase your chances at succeeding in your English course. It is strongly recommended by many others and me to purchase Keys for Writers.

Short Assignment #3.......2003-10-15

Keys for writers written by Ann Raimes, is useful reference book for students and scholars of all ages. Hitting on almost all major points of writing today, this book helps with everything from the documentation, grammar, and style. Being written very recently also allows the reader to use the handbook to research things such as how to site a website, website design, and even an area about online discussions. Raimes also goes into an area about multilingual writers. This is very helpful especially when attending a college that a majority of the people do not use English for their first language. Tips for these people on writing are easy to find and follow. Raimes hits many points throughout the whole book making it one of the best reference books for English that I have seen in a long time.

One of the hardest assignments in any age of schooling today is a research paper. There is a certain format that one must follow and many rules on how exactly to write the paper. This handbook helps students in these areas like research, documentation (both APA and MLA), and also punctuation and mechanics. Particularly on pages 125 through 158 I found great examples of documentation using the MLA format, in all types of ways. It is much easier to see an example written as Raimes has done, then to just be given a format. She even goes through how to document one or more authors, speeches and lectures, and translated books. Some of these things I never even knew existed. Many students, myself included find research very hard sometimes. Sure anyone can go onto the Internet type the main words of your search, but what do you do when 143,000 different references come up and which of these references are acceptable to use? On pages 72 through 120 Raimes gives specific examples of what kind of reference to use and where even to find these references. What makes it even nicer is that she breaks down her sources into subject so you can search quickly and efficiently. Research papers, including the one that I have due in December will be much easier to write with the help of this book.

Many students do not even know what style means when it comes to writing. I would bet that some thing that style only means the type of cloths you wear. Raimes goes into style very thoroughly. She even hits some great points with her table on the "Five C's of Style," on page 249. This table guides a writer with a series of questions to ask yourself before, after, and during the writing of a paper to keep your thoughts in order. Thoughts such as "is my paper wordy or repetitive," "could any of my language offend the reader," and "am I staying connected throughout the whole piece and not jumping from thought to thought without any transitions." These are often points that a writer overlooks and needs go through every time a paper is written. Hitting on the style aspect as well is the sentence structure through out a paper. Many times a writer will use the same word to start each sentence or misuse pronouns and verbs. This problem is helped in the "Common Sentence Problems" and the "Punctuation, Spelling, and Mechanics" areas of the handbook. These two sections go through some basic points and aspects of writing. Just as any other sport or hobby one must master the basics before becoming really good at what they do, and this is what Raimes hits on perfectly. She tells the writer to go with their ideas, but do not forget these basic rules and format that one must follow in the writing of any paper.

Some aspects of the book, not on a structure level that I found to be very good are the price and make up of the book. A book only costing around forty to fifty dollars that is going to get this much use throughout the years of high school, college, and beyond is almost impossible to find these days. I feel that the price was very reasonable and probably was the only book that I purchased the semester without cringing while reaching my hands into my pocket. Also the spiral binding makes it easy for a writer to flip through and keep open on one's desk while writing. The tabs for easy to find aspects and the small make up of the book make it great to carry around in a students backpack without weighing it down. If I had to bring up some negative points of the book I would say that Raimes does not give any exercises for one to practice the skills she is teaching and also a supplemental CD format for the computer would have been helpful. Many students today like to pop in a CD and sit on the computer to go through something. As a whole though I found Raimes' book to be very informative and helpful in my writing process and plan to keep this book very many years to come!

A Gift to Students.......2003-10-15

Ann Raimes has successfully blended grammatical construction, error correction methods, and easy usage into a 6x8 ring-bound writer's handbook. It is fascinating how, in one book, entry level college writers, graduate writers, and even multilingual writers can learn to write with poise, insight and comfort, successfully. Everything from writer's block to punctuation is addressed. In fact, if a writer doesn't know 'how to address,' Keys for Writers addresses that also.

The book begins by detailing the writing process. The most important steps in any successful paper are to:
Define your purpose, Assess your audience, Choose your topic, and
Generate a thesis. Generating a thesis is one of the most important steps. A weak thesis will not define the purpose of the paper, a broad thesis will take away from the main facts. Keys for Writers walks the writer through the processes.

The next section of the text explains the writing procedure. Creating an argument and taking a stand is vital. If an argument is not present the writer may be less formal, writing figurative language, essays, oral reports or poetry. I am a lover of poetry and Keys for Writers really spoke to my passion.
Common errors are remedied in the sentence structuring section. Sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and subject-verb agreement errors are conquered. It is quite helpful for a beginner. Even a graduate, at times, may have trouble.

The book is very careful to address the learning student's needs. It clearly identifies all of the key in the writing process. It also points out the importance of revision. Proofing and revising a paper before submitting it may further remedy and errors. During revision a writer can add any last minute changes, rephrase, and even outline. Outlining the paper may help the student decide if the ideas in the paper flow.

The most amazing fact about Keys for Writers is it's section for multilingual writers. Few other books address these student's needs. Anne Raimes' effort to help each student is commendable. This may even make it possible for multilingual students to engage in learning together at equal levels.

One of the facts that has been pointed out is the cost of the book. Some think that it is too expensive. I do agree to some extent that it is very expensive, but when 'what is learned' is weighed against 'cost' the purpose is obvious. This book is a must have.

Every student should have a copy of Keys for Writers. The book is great for English speaking students, Multilingual students, students unfamiliar with the writing process and even professionals. Ann Raimes has done an excellent job in preparing this resource. The money for the book will be well spent. It is the perfect gift for a student and with Christmas right around the corner the time to buy
is now.

An excellent guide for students when writing documents!!.......2003-10-15

Whether it is for school or work, "Keys for Writers"
holds a lot of invaluable information that can be used for
any writing assignment. I would recommend this book to
anyone that enjoys writing and would like to improve their
writing abilities. Whether it is writing essays, documents,
poems, etc., "Keys for Writers" would be a great help for
anyone. It contains great advice and tips that can help you
get rid of annoying writer's block. "Keys for Writers" is
the first writing textbook that I have actually enjoyed
reading.

This book does not feel like any ordinary textbook
instead, it is more of a reference guide to writing. One
reason why I like this book is because it has a abundance of
information is displayed in a way that is easy to
comprehend. It gives students the ability to research
information without being restricted to large dictionaries
and grammar books. Another good aspect to this book is that
it is, paper back, small, and lighter than most other books
so it can fit into bags without weighing down your shoulders.

The organization of this book was great. The book
begins by talking about the writing process, which is a great
reminder for those who may have forgotten a few things. It
tells the readers what steps are needed in order to create
successful document with less stress. Suggesting helpful
tips on brainstorming and proofreading final drafts help the
writer form a good foundation on which a good paper can be
built.

"Keys for Writers" is divided into two sections each
having their own color. The first section is titled "The
Writing Process- Working with Sentences" represented in red
it is about getting the reader's focused on what they are going
to write about and gathering information on the topic. The
second section coated in orange is titled "Sentence / Level
Issues." This section helps the reader construct the actual

document in a presentable manner with correct structure and
grammatical form. These two sections are divided into "parts"
that break down each section into categories which explain
the purpose and ways to help the reader identify specific
problems they he or she may be experiencing when writing.
Each "part" is divided by labeled tabs which gives reader
easy access to what they are looking for. In the beginning
of each "part," there is a small table of contents that
displays a list of the upcoming topics. Inside readers can
find the page numbers and titles which allows the reader to
have a quick access to what they are looking for with out
having to read unwanted information.

This book also contains information on how to write
many different kinds of documents such as on-line discussions
and even how to create the perfect email. You can get help
with writing resumes, business letters and or learn how to
create a dynamic power point presentation. There are also
short lessons on where the correct place for commas and
semicolons are and when it is or is not appropriate to use
abbreviations. You can also find help when citing sources
using the MLA, APA, CBE, or CGOS styles. Also in the book is
a glossary and index providing further assistance in
clarifying confusing words and similes. There are helpful
Key Tab cards that can assist the reader in taking notes or
used as bookmarks while reading.

Another thing I thought was very helpful was that it
also assistance for bilingual individuals who are learning
English as a second language (ESL). Which includes editing
questions concerning punctuation, sentence structure, verbs,
etc for those who speak Spanish, French, German, and other
languages spoken all around the world.

The language used in this book was very informal. I liked
that it was not as intense as a computer technical manual but
not as relaxed as a Sunday comic strip. It gives the student
what they need to know in a way that is easy for them to
understand. It's very convenient because most students do not
want to have to read extra material that is has a lot of
flowery language just to find out how a citation should look
in your report.

The author did a good job in preparing this book.
The manner in which the information is presented in a unique
style I believe enhances the readers enthusiasm for learning
about writing. It has a casual tone that gives the reader
comfort, unlike other textbooks that use complex language.
Even the spiral design of the book arouses curiosity in what
information it holds. I think "Keys for Writers" will be
very useful to me as a student now and in the future as I
continue to improve my writing abilities. It is very helpful
in answering a variety of questions from grammar to including
citations. It is a great tool for any writer to complete all
writing assignments unlike those books that are designed to
offer assistance with one specific topic.

Curious Writer, The, Brief Edition (2nd Edition) (MyCompLab Series)
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Curious Writer, The Brief Edition

Curious Writer, The, Brief Edition (2nd Edition) (MyCompLab Series)
Bruce Ballenger
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ASIN: 0205532136

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The Curious Writer by Bruce Ballenger is an assignment-oriented, all-in-one rhetoric-reader-handbook that stresses the connections between personal and academic writing.

This reader-rhetoric stresses the connections between personal and academic writing. Personal essays, writing profiles, writing proposals, research and documentation. General Interest; Improving Writing

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Curious Writer, The Brief Edition.......2007-09-21

I am very satisfied with your merchandise, I have purchased several books from here and each one I received was in perfect condition. I would highly recommend anyone looking for a particular book to purchase from this site, its awesome. You get the product delivered to your front door, save time and energy. Thanks for having such great merchandise to offer.

Prentice Hall Guide for College Writers: Brief Edition without Handbook (6th Edition)

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The Great Book
Great Book for College Writers

Prentice Hall Guide for College Writers: Brief Edition without Handbook (6th Edition)
Stephen P. Reid
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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ASIN: 013098258X

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The Great Book.......2000-05-05

I found this book great referance for people who want to learn a attractive style of writing.

It suitable for both beginer and advanced.

Great Book for College Writers.......1999-01-22

This is a great book for college writers. This book helps to understand more about the different types of essays. This book is mainly used for college for classes Composition I and II english classes including Oakton Community College.

The Writer's Harbrace Handbook, Brief Edition (with InfoTrac )

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good reference material
college textbook
very good
Too flashy
Comprehensive and Convenient

The Writer's Harbrace Handbook, Brief Edition (with InfoTrac )
Cheryl Glenn , Robert Keith Miller , Suzanne Strobeck Webb , and Loretta Gray
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ASIN: 1413002366

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The only brief handbook grounded in the rhetorical situation, THE WRITER'S HARBRACE HANDBOOK, BRIEF 2/E now features more coverage of visual rhetoric in a compact, spiral-bound and tabbed format.

Customer Reviews:

good reference material.......2007-10-19

Easy, no fuss reference guide deconstructing the English language. Great for college students. It was recommended to me by my technical writing professor.

college textbook.......2007-09-27

The item was received quickly and this was important since it was for a class.

very good.......2007-02-19

If your trying to buy a book that teaches you how to write this is it. This hand book will teach you all about proper writing.

Too flashy.......2005-08-29

There is nothing that ruins a good reference book so much as over-attention to graphics. This book is very busy in both its design and implementation. Compared to other writing handbooks (particularly Diana Hacker's A Writer's Reference), this book is very hard to use. For example, the ToC for the MLA documentation section is not listed on the tab for MLA, but is buried several pages in. There are nearly 200 pages that start this book that are a mixed and confusing grab-bag of the greatest hits of rhetoric and writing, but do little to engage students in the act of crafting a written artifact. Also, after using this book for a semester, the tabs began to fray. As a teacher of first-year composition, I strongly recommend A Writer's Reference if you are looking for a user-friendly and comprehensive handbook for writing courses. This Harbrace book, which is the "Brief" version at 592 pages, is difficult to use as a teacher and as a student, and some information is nearly impossible to find (e.g. block quotation style guidelines).

Comprehensive and Convenient.......2000-11-19

Here is a terrific reference resource for anyone who frequently composes letters, e-mails, reports, etc. That is, for just about everyone. Even with various aids provided within software (eg to correct spelling), basic mistakes of grammar go undetected...and "send the wrong message" (both literally and symbolically) to recipients of what you write. Inside the front cover, the authors provide an especially handy detailed index (for questions concerning writing, grammar, effective sentences, diction, punctuation, and mechanics as well as glossaries of usage and terms) which directs their reader to the appropriate page or pages in the Handbook; on the back inside cover of the book, they then provide an equally handy list of checklists (also with page references) followed by a list of revision symbols. There are several such reference resources which will serve you well. In my opinion, this is the most comprehensive...and the easiest to use on a regular basis. I also urge you to check out Strunk & White's The Elements of Style and Stephen King's On Writing.

Rules for Writers: A Brief Handbook/With Update

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A rule of thumb
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Rules For Writers
The best writing reference I've found for the SAT Writing Section

Rules for Writers: A Brief Handbook/With Update
Diana Hacker
Manufacturer: Bedford Books
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A rule of thumb.......2007-09-29

A formidable book aimed at helping young students to master the rules and syntax of the English grammar.

GOOD BUY!!!!!.......2007-09-27

The prompt delivery was a plus, and the product was in better quality than I thought. Buy from this guys they are good.

School Books.......2006-11-04

Good book for rules on writing. Excellent for anyone in any kind of writing class, or if you just want the rules on writing.

Rules For Writers.......2006-07-01

Comprehensive grammar book. Great sections on APA and MLA format writing.

The best writing reference I've found for the SAT Writing Section.......2006-06-21

I'm an SAT tutor, and I haven't been thrilled with many of the grammar/usage/writing SAT books on the market. They usually do a decent job on a few topics but not all topics. I'm getting this book for every one of my students (and my own son) because it will not only help them with the SAT writing section but it serves as the best ongoing reference for their use in school. I haven't tried the CD-ROM yet (sold separately) but it has over 1000 practice exercises.

Writers Harbrace Handbook Brief With Infotrac: With Apa Update Card and Mla Update

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Writers Harbrace Handbook Brief With Infotrac: With Apa Update Card and Mla Update
Miller , and Webb
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Brief Handbook for Writers (3rd Edition)

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Brief Handbook for Writers (3rd Edition)
James F. Howell , and Dean Memering
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0130870242

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Focuses on non-linear composition skills to help students become more skilled writers of essays, research papers, literary works, examinations, and business correspondences. Covers both sentence and paragraph-level skills; features new material on essay and report writing, critical awareness and evaluation, and reading journals; introduces three new student papers; stresses revision and multiple drafting as key elements of good writing habits. A concise, complete and contemporary text/reference for freshman and advanced composition.

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