Items related to The Broadview Guide to Writing
Synopsis
Discusses the style and structure of essay writing and also grammar and usage, in a comprehensive guide with examples included throughout.
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Review
"Clear, concise, well laid out and affordable!" -- Erika Rothwell, University of Alberta
"I am impressed by the simple readable style of The Broadview Guide to Writing." -- Sandra Orser, Saint Mary’s University
"Offers solid advice on matters of style and usage without being repetitive or overly elaborate." -- Richard Collier, Mount Royal College
"The Broadview Guide is an economical and impressive writing reference, especially when compared to more costly yet comparable texts." -- Anne Maxham, Antioch University (formerly Associate Director of Composition, Washington State University)
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
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