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Simon & Schuster Handbook for Writers, 8/e

DESCRIPTION

For any course where students need help with the writing process, critical thinking, grammar, research, and documentation.

The Simon & Schuster Handbook for Writers, from trusted authors Lynn Troyka and Doug Hesse, is a hardback, comprehensive handbook, published in full color. The handbook is available in an Annotated Instructor's Edition, and has exercises and student samples throughout. The Simon & Schuster Handbook for Writers is also accompanied by a valuable supplements and media package, including an interactive eBook, a personal writing plan, tutoring, and tools on the Web.

FEATURES

• Provides thorough explanation, examples and exercises for every major writing concern
  • Thinking and writing critically
  • Writing Process
  • Writing Across the Curriculum
  • Writing to Connect to the World
  • Writing using Visuals
  • Research and Documentation
  • ESL
  • Grammar - Sentences and Words
  • Grammar - Punctuation and Mechanics
• Provides thorough treatment of writing from sources, including writing the research paper and documenting accurately.
  • The most current MLA and APA guidelines
  • Source maps - clearly illustrate where students should find information from sources to include in their works cited and reference pages.
  • Student sample papers - provide models for students with plentiful examples of how to document a variety of sources, including many electronic sources.
  • Online resources include MY DROP BOX - tools that checks student papers for originality.
• Provides myriad tools to help students find information quickly and easily.
  • "Quick Find Road Map" allows students to quickly reference common errors and the accompanying information to remedy those mistakes.
  • "Quick Boxes" highlight and summarize important material in handbook for students.
  • One-of-a kind "Quick Card" provides a portable reference on the most critical writing topics.
  • "Quick Notes" encourage students to take notes in their handbook, and to engage in their writing experience by using the handbook as a personal writing tool.
  • Documentation Source Maps
  • Indexes for Quick Box, ESL, Subject
  • Quick View Table of Contents
• Provides integrated, specific help for non-native English speakers.
  • ESL coverage integrated throughout text to gives ESL students additional writing help at appropriate places and in context.
  • Dedicated ESL handbook section gives ESL students more in-depth explanations, examples, and practical advice.

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