The Writer's FAQs: A Pocket Handbook (Professional Version) - Softcover

Harris Professor Emerita, Muriel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130210250 ISBN 13: 9780130210258

Publisher: Pearson, 1999

Synopsis

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 CBE citation formats.

About this title

Synopsis:

This clear, concise, and inexpensive pocket guide offers a quick and easy reference for anyone needing extra help with grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and either traditional or online research. The Writer's FAQ is built around the typical questions writers have -- helping them find the information they're looking for even if they don't know the terminology. Dozens of hint boxes offer useful advice, strategies for understanding rules, and suggestions for avoiding common error. An extensive section on online research helps writers make better use of search engines, evaluate the quality of online sources, and document the sources they use. A separate multilingual speaker's section offers in-depth coverage of specific grammar issues faced by non-native speakers. For everyone who wishes to become a more effective writer.

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 this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0130210250
• ISBN 13: 9780130210258
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240