The Writer's Harbrace Handbook

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FeaturesThe first ten chapters all focus on the writing process, followed by chapters on grammar, punctuation, and mechanics, demonstrating that attention to grammar is Part of the writing process rather than a separate subject.A four-color design and bulleted lists at the beginning of each chapter enhance the accessibility of the handbook.The first chapter, "Reading and Writing Critically, " recognizes where the students are at the beginning of a course and addresses what they need to know if they are to succeed. The text then builds carefully on this foundation.Extensive advice on using the computer is integrated throughout the text, with computer boxes and computer icons highlighting discussions involving electronic composition.Chapter 4, "Document Design, " includes information on using a computer to integrate elements such as photos and graphs, as well as instruction on how to build a Web page.A complete chapter on argumentative writing (Chapter 5) shows how critical thinking is essential in argumentation.Two chapters on the research process discuss how to find and evaluate both print and electronic sources, as well as how to use MLA and APA styles of documentation.Separate chapters on "Writing about Literature" (Chapter 9) and "Writing for Work" (Chapter 10) introduce students to the types of writing they will be asked to do in college and beyond.Extensive discussions of writing difficulties common to dialect and ESL s

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