The Modern Writer's Handbook
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Author Description
Comprehensive in coverage yet compact in size, this Fifth Edition has been thoroughly revised and is available in two formats: as an inexpensive paperback or as a durable hardcover. The Modern Writer's Handbook, while comparable with larger full-size handbooks in every respect including a full treatment of writing and research processes, focuses on user-friendly features to promote self-help in writing and revision. Innovations include revised and expanded coverage on writing arguments, critical/active reading, prewriting, revision, and ESL. This is a thoroughly up-to-date handbook for writers in the electronic era, with word-processing tips and suggestions throughout the book, and new coverage on researching, evaluating, and citing electronic sources, plus the latest MLA and APA documentation guidelines for these sources. For anyone interested in composition.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This handbook investigates the core question of how writers can effectively navigate the complexities of the modern composition process, from initial research to final revision. Authors Edward A. Kline and Frank O'Hare provide a compact yet comprehensive framework designed to assist students and professionals in refining their writing skills. By integrating traditional composition techniques with contemporary electronic research methods, the text serves as a practical guide for navigating the evolving demands of academic and professional writing.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive coverage of writing and research processes including prewriting and revision strategies.
- Specific guidance on MLA and APA documentation guidelines for electronic and traditional sources.
- Practical tips for word processing and writing in the electronic era.
- Expanded sections on constructing arguments and practicing critical, active reading.
- Targeted support for ESL writers navigating English composition.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The subject matter points to a dense, specialist text intended for students and educators seeking a structured approach to composition. The framing suggests an accessible, user-friendly reference tool that prioritizes practical application over abstract theory.
Page Count:
671
Publication Date:
1995-12-28
Publisher:
Allyn & Bacon
ISBN-10:
0205193420
ISBN-13:
9780205193424
Non-Fiction
Writing
Education
Reference
Language Arts
