The Broadview Guide to Writing - Softcover

LePan, Don

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1551114240 ISBN 13: 9781551114248

Publisher: Broadview Press Ltd, 2001

Synopsis

The Broadview Guide to Writing is a concise yet uncommonly thorough text with a fresh approach to the craft of essay writing. The first part of the book discusses the style and structure of essay writing, and includes a useful discussion of the intangibles involved in the writing processā??such as confidence, perseverance, and a willingness to deal with criticism constructively. The second part of the book provides thorough coverage of grammar and usage in a comprehensive reference guide, ranging from the simplest mechanical issues (such as subject verb agreement) to subtle distinctions between words that have similar meanings. A wide range of examples is included throughout the book.The fifth edition incorporates the 2008 changes to MLA Style guidelines for documentation and includes a number of other changes that make it far better suited than previous editions to the needs of American writers in the twenty-first century.

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Review

"I am impressed by the simple, readable style of The Broadview Guide to Writing." -- Sandra Orser, Saint Mary's University

"This text offers solid advice on matters of style and usage without being overly elaborate or repetitive." -- Richard Collier, Mount Royal College

"an economical and impressive writing reference...make it a very useful and sensible text for any writer in the academic community." -- -Anne Maxham, Antioch University (formerly Associate Director of Composition, Washington State University)

"clear, concise, well laid out - and affordable!" -- Erika Rothwell, University of Alberta

From the Author

Key Features:

new convenient format; ring binding, cardboard section dividers, and vertical margin headings for ready reference; entries now numbered within each section
all-new section on business writing
expanded and updated section on writing by computer
expanded coverage of MLA style
coverage of CBE as well as APA and Chicago styles
new section discussing the issue of correctness in grammar and usage
full range of examples throughout
exercises now provided in an accompanying book rather than in the text itself
full discussion of the process of writing and researching essays
sample essay used as example of writing as well as of format
a full section on bias-free language, providing fuller treatment of this topic and why it is important than does any other introductory writing guide
includes a discussion of writing about literature
a fuller treatment of using connectives than in competing texts
appendix providing a full introduction to basic English grammar
appendix listing national variations
priced at about half that of leading competitors

Edition details

• Publisher: Broadview Press Ltd
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1551114240
• ISBN 13: 9781551114248
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 413