The McGraw-Hill college handbook
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The McGraw-Hill college handbook
McGraw-Hill, c1994
4th ed., international ed.
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Includes index
Acknowledgements appear on p. 696-698, and on this page by reference
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This handbook is both a comprehensive reference to stylistic principles and rules, and an accessible guide to the full writing process. Each stylistic rule is systematically presented, giving an explanation; several carefully chosen and sometimes humorous examples; a brief discussion of the examples, and reinforcing exercises. Examples from published works, both fiction and non-fiction, address current topics and include many samples of work by women and ethnic writers. The text offers insights and coaching in writing, style, usage and grammar from handbook authors who not only contribute to the academic literature, but also enjoy success and critical praise in the popular press. Checklists are included at critical points within each chapter to provide a review of key topics and a chance for students to self-test. This edition features interdisciplinary examples and exercises and provides coverage of special topics, such as writing about literature, argumentation, business writing and writing in-class essays. It also includes a new chapter on writing in the disciplines and expanded coverage of the research paper, which includes sample papers in both MLA and APA formats.
In addition, the first four chapters on the writing process now incorporate greater emphasis on the documented essay. Critical thinking and researched writing are also emphasized and there is a new ESL appendix of grammar, usage and mechanics advice, which is referenced in the text margin.
Table of Contents
- Vol 1 The writing process: Part 1 Writing essays and paragraphs: planning a paper
- writing and revising a paper
- writing strong paragraphs. Part 2 Writing clear and effective sentences: basic sentence grammar
- sentence logic
- co-ordination, subordination, parallelism
- emphasis and variety. Part 3 Using words effectively: choosing tone and diction
- using imagery and figurative language
- making every word count
- avoiding bias
- using a dictionary and thesaurus. Vol 2 Usage rules and options: Part 4 Understanding grammar and writing correct sentences: correcting run-ons and comma splices
- correcting sentence fragments
- making subject and verb agree
- using verb forms correctly
- using pronouns correctly
- adjective and adverb modifiers
- avoiding misplaced modifiers
- avoiding confusing shifts. Part 5 Understanding punctuation: selecting end marks
- using commas
- using semicolons
- using apostrophes
- using quotation marks
- other marks of punctuation. Part 6 Reading and pronouncing carefully: improving spelling
- capitalizing correctly
- using numbers and abbreviations
- using italics. Vol 3 Special writing tasks: Part 7 Writing a research paper: starting a research project
- planning a research paper
- citing and documenting sources
- developing, writing and revising a research paper. Part 8 Other writing tools: writing logical arguments
- writing about literature
- writing across the curriculum
- writing in the workplace
- improving study techniques
- writing an essay exam
- using a word processor.
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