The Scribner Essentials for Writers

by Robert DiYanni, Pat C. Hoy II

This pocket-sized, spiralbound handbook emphasizing thinking and writing is an inexpensive, handy reference manual for use in composing papers in all disciplines. More than a style manual, Scribner Essentials begins with a detailed chapter on the reading, thinking and writing processes - unique coverage in a handbook of this size. The authors' believe that these processes are interrelated and support each other while demonstrating how writers actually write. Reference chapters apply grammar principles to writing skills and include a separate section on ESL. The book also offers current research and Internet coverage along with sections on Writing in the Disciplines and Writing for the Web. The Scribner Essentials employs the same thoughtful yet practical style that has made a success of DiYanni and Hoy's Scribner Handbook for Writers. For writers of all ages and skill levels.

192 pages, Spiral-bound

First published November 16, 2000

About the author

Robert DiYanni is an adjunct professor of humanities and an instructional consultant at the Center for the Advancement of Teaching at New York University. In these capacities he teaches courses on critical thinking, interdisciplinary humanities, commerce and culture, and business and its publics, and conducts workshops and consultations with faculty throughout the university on aspects of pedagogical practice. Before coming to NYU, Dr. DiYanni taught at Queens College and Pace University and as a visiting professor at Harvard. He also served, for ten years, as Director of International Services at The College Board.