McGraw-Hill College Handbook - Softcover

Marius, Richard; Wiener, Harvey S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071134824 ISBN 13: 9780071134828

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (ISE Editions), 1994

Synopsis

This handbook is both a comprehensive reference to stylistic principles and rules, and an accessible guide to the full writing process. Each stylistic rule is systematically presented, giving an explanation; several carefully chosen and sometimes humorous examples; a brief discussion of the examples, and reinforcing exercises. Examples from published works, both fiction and non-fiction, address current topics and include many samples of work by women and ethnic writers. The text offers insights and coaching in writing, style, usage and grammar from handbook authors who not only contribute to the academic literature, but also enjoy success and critical praise in the popular press. Checklists are included at critical points within each chapter to provide a review of key topics and a chance for students to self-test. This edition features interdisciplinary examples and exercises and provides coverage of special topics, such as writing about literature, argumentation, business writing and writing in-class essays. It also includes a new chapter on writing in the disciplines and expanded coverage of the research paper, which includes sample papers in both MLA and APA formats. In addition, the first four chapters on the writing process now incorporate greater emphasis on the documented essay. Critical thinking and researched writing are also emphasized and there is a new ESL appendix of grammar, usage and mechanics advice, which is referenced in the text margin.

About this title

Book Description:

A comprehensive handbook for freshman writing courses. This edition is in a new, distinctive, and user friendly four color format. The first four chapters on the writing process is revised to place greater emphases on the documented essay. There is an appendix on grammar, usage, and mechanics advice for ESL students. The comprehensive appendix is referenced by an easy-to-use icon system.

About the Author:

Richard Marius directed the Expository Writing Program at Harvard University for sixteen years, teaching students and creating the philosophy for the only course required of all Harvard undergraduates. That philosophy is embodied in this book. He is the author of three novels, biographies of Thomas More and Martin Luther, and several textbooks on writing including the McGRAW-HILL COLLEGE HANDBOOK which he wrote with Harvey Wiener. His articles have appeared in publications as diverse as the medieval journal, Tradition and the nonmedieval journal, Esquire. He reviews books for many periodicals, including The New York Times, and he writes a regular book review column for Harvard Magazine. He was one of the editors of The Yale Edition of the Complete Works of St. Thomas More, and with Keith Frome, he has edited the Columbia Anthology of Civil War Poetry. He now teaches English and Religious Studies at Harvard and is at work on a fourth novel and a large book on Martin Luther. In 1993 he was awarded the Harvard Foundation Medal for his contributions to minorities at Harvard.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (ISE Editions)
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0071134824
• ISBN 13: 9780071134828
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 640