The Brief Handbook - Softcover

Kirszner, Laurie G.; Mandell, Stephen R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0838406599 ISBN 13: 9780838406595

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

This brief handbook emphasizes strategies for success in a composition course and in a college career. It now features more student models, extensive coverage of avoiding plagiarism and evaluating sources, plus a chapter on "10 Habits for Successful Students", which provides information on time management strategies, advice for utilizing campus services, tips on utilizing technology, insight into becoming active learners and other essential topics. It also incorporates a "College Survival Skills" section. Information on the research process has been significantly expanded with more on topics such as using electronic sources evaluating both print and electronic sources. In addition, APA coverage is now in a separate chapter and information on all of the documentation styles has been increased along with the number of citations presented for each.

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Review:

"This is the most comprehensive [brief] handbook I have seen." "It is among the best of the brief handbooks and answers a wide range of compositional needs." "There is no better reference tool for the student beginning college research than THE BRIEF HANDBOOK." "My favorite things are: . . . the asurvival skillsa--students often read this on their own because the label attracts them. Iad imagine that this is the only place they get good advice on writing in-class exams." "The authors, while holding true to the elements and expectations of a brief handbook, had the forethought to include and examine Critical Thinking and Argument--the two aspects of writing required by every good collegiate-level teacher. This welcomed addition will change the landscape of "brief" handbooks." "My favorite things are: . . . the ?survival skills?--students often read this on their own because the label attracts them. I?d imagine that this is the only place they get good advice on writing in-class exams." "My favorite things are: . . . the 'survival skills'--students often read this on their own because the label attracts them. I'd imagine that this is the only place they get good advice on writing in-class exams."

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 0838406599
• ISBN 13: 9780838406595
• Binding: Plastic Comb
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 472