By Jane E. Aaron - The Little, Brown Essential Handbook, 7th Edition (7th Edition) (2010-11-23) [Spiral-bound]

by Jane E. Aaron

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. For first-year composition and undergraduate courses across the curriculum.Cross-curricular outlook, straightforward presentation, essential coverage.The Little, Brown Essential Handbook is brief, accessible, and pocket-sized--answering questions about the writing process, grammar and usage, researching writing, documentation, and writing in different disciplines. Through clear explanations and examples, minimal terminology, and specific tips for ESL writers, the text helps students at all levels of learning. Extensive sections on academic writing, research writing, source documentation, and document design support writers in all disciplines. The 9th Edition provides a better educational experience for instructors and students, with annotated examples of student writing and complete discussions of four major documentation styles, including MLA, APA, CMS, and CSE.

Genres: Nonfiction, Writing, College

Spiral-bound

First published June 13, 2003

About the author

Jane E. Aaron is a professional writer and editor as well as an experienced teacher. She is the author of the best selling Little Brown Handbook and coeditor of the best-selling Bedford Reader . She has served as consultant, editor, or writer on more than a dozen other textbooks for the first-year composition course.

Reviews

[Kelly L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book from college many years ago - I return to it often for grammar questions.

[L.T. Getty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just a review because I'm doing lots of editing as of late. Great resource.