Broadview Pocket Guide to Writing
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| Rating | : | 4.45 (706 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1551115190 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 165 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The Broadview Pocket Guide to Writing presents in concise form essential material from the more comprehensive text, The Broadview Guide to Writing. Included are summaries of key grammatical points and a reference guide to basic grammar; a glossary of usage; tips on writing style; a guide to bias-free writing; coverage of punctuation and writing mechanics; helpful advice on writing by computer and on Internet research; and information on citation and documentation in four commonly used styles -- MLA, APA, Chicago, and CBE.
Very helpful! This book is great and has everything you need to know in order to cite things in almost any style!
Don LePan's most recent book is a novel, Animals (Véhicule, 2009). Doug Babington is Director of the Writing Centre at Queen’s University, and the author of articles both on writing and on literature. Maureen Okun is a professor in the departments of English and of Liberal Studies at Vancouver Island University.
" 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"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)