Prentice Hall, 1997. — 477 pp.This brief, spiral-bound handbook is ideal for writers who want a clear, concise, user-friendly reference beside them while they write. Its easy-to-navigate coverage offers a wide variety of traditional topics and ESL tips as well as the most current information on writing with computers, conducting online research, and using MLA, APA, Chicago Manual, CBE and COS citation formats. It also covers all major areas of grammar and mechanics, conducting research in libraries, using the World Wide Web as a resource, documenting and evaluating both print and electronic sources, document design, and writing résumés and cover letters. For writers or anyone that needs to write in their everyday lives who would benefit from a clear and concise guide to writing.The Writing Process
Purposes and Audiences
Writing Processes and Strategies
Paragraphs
Writing with Computers
Sentence Accuracy, Clarity, and Variety
Comma Splices and Fused Sentences
Subject-Verb Agreement
Sentence Fragments
Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers
Parallel Constructions
Consistency (Avoiding Shifts)
Faulty Predication
Coordination and Subordination
Sentence Clarity
Transitions
Sentence Variety
Parts of Sentences
Verbs
Nouns and Pronouns
Pronoun Case and Reference
Adjectives and Adverbs
Prepositions
Subjects
Phrases
Clauses
Essential and Nonessential Clauses and Phrases
Sentences
Punctuation
Commas
Apostrophes
Semicolons
Colons
Quotation Marks
Hyphens
End Punctuation
Other Punctuation
Mechanics and Spelling
Capitals
Abbreviations
Numbers
Underlining/Italics
Spelling
Style and Word Choice
Sexist Language
Unnecessary Words
Appropriate Words
Research and Documentation
Finding a Topic
Searching for Information
Taking Notes
Documenting in MIA Style
Documenting in APA Style
ESL Concerns
Verbs
Omitted Words
Repeated Words
Count and Noncount Nouns
Adjectives and Adverbs
Prepositions
Idioms
Appendices
A Argumnent
B Document Design
C Resumes
