Keys for Writers : A Brief Handbook

by Ann Raimes

This concise composition handbook offers innovative design features that make it the most accessible tabbed handbook moveable KeyTabs allow students to personalize the book, a menu-driven Key to the Book, and color-coded divider tabs help students find information quickly. Every copy comes with a free subscription to Digital Keys Online; an individualized password is automatically shrinkwrapped.This thorough revision now offers a full-color design; substantial new material on evaluating sources and the use of technology for research and writing; expanded coverage of writing online and document design; the most up-to-date MLA, APA, Chicago, CBE, and CGOS guidelines; integrated ESL resources; and an expanded section on argument. Part 5, For Communication, Document Design, and Work, presents information on writing for online readers, e-mail discussion lists, and chatrooms. Ample illustrations-including a sample student web site and an online scannable resume-address web site and document design.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Language, Writing, Education

453 pages, Ring-bound

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

She was a professor of English at Hunter College for thirty-two years.

Reviews

[Star Shining Forever · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good info about the APA style of citation for papers. I just ended up using only that part of the book lol ;)

[Niño Manaog Saavedra · Rating 5 out of 5]

You will never get tired leafing through this handy monograph, especially if you just forgot the MLA vs. APA formats. The page tabs or markers, though dog-eared already, brings quick answers to any question or query you may have about grammar, style or usage. The section Five Cs under Style offers writers alternatives to prune his words without compromising creativity.

[Diane Dreher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Should be a helpful handbook for young writers. I'm going to use it in my freshman comp class in January. The reviews say the students like the colorful format although it looks like a cookbook to me.

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author was my English professor, who I really adore!!! Now I leave this reference book at my job. Always useful and helpful!

[Alyssa]

The organization of this book was a bit confusing at first, but helpful once you figured it out. I plan to keep this for reference even after I don't need it for the course anymore.

[H.R. · Rating 4 out of 5]

More of what most every other writing help book out there will tell you, but broken down nicely. I always love a good spiral or semi-spiral bound book. Very good.

[Mimi Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for new writers

[Donald Owens II · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a reference book, so no, I didn't sit and read it preface to glossary. But of the many writing handbooks on my top shelf, this endures the most thumbing.