The Scott, Foresman Handbook for Writers

by Maxine E. Hairston, John J. Ruszkiewicz, Christy E. Friend

Book Overview

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0205751989
• ISBN13: 9780205751983
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
• Length: 858 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.7" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Very Helpful

I found this book to be very helpful in a number of areas. From developing a well written paper to using correct grammar, this book is it! It is easy to understand and uses a well thoughtout formula which is great for the novice. This book will be within easy reach for years to come.

It truly helps with reports for all grades

Hey guys, If your not sure this book will help you. I am telling you it will. I had a English course in college,it was required for class. Although, I would usually return my books, I kept this one. It has helped me during the course of my college years. In addition, it helps my sibling who is in high school.This book will help with any English problem you may be having.

Excellent college writing handbook

I'm an English instructor at Ohio State University. I chose this handbook above others (The Everyday Writer, The New St. Martin's Handbook) because it not only contains the usual grammar and style points in straightforward language, but also covers issues such as preparing to write, writing good arguments, avoiding argumentative fallacies, and how to respond to other people's written drafts in constructive ways. It's great to use as an instructional text because it comes with questions and exercises on the various sections. It's up-to-date about using visuals in texts, and using the web to research, and authoring websites. I'm using it for the first time to teach Sept-Dec 99, and I'll write back afterwards with a review of how successful it was and whether students liked it or not.

This book IS mandatory for many undergrads.

It's not a novel, but it is clear and very comprehensive. Your teachers will love you. Check out The Complete Idiot's Guide to Grammar and Style for another, more twisted approach to grammar and writing reference books.

This book should be mandatory for undergrad students.

This is an excellent book for students of all ages. It is clear and concise. It is also very user friendly. This book is also visually friendly. The design of the pages makes it easy to find the information that you are looking for.The only problem that I found with the book is that the section on documentation wasn't as in-depth as I would have liked.