Keys for Writers

by Ann Raimes

Keys for Writers is the most accessible, user-friendly handbook in the tabbed, comb-bound market. With a simple tabbing system (five red tabs for the writing process and research, and five gold tabs for sentence-level lessons), thorough and concise coverage of grammar, and an easy-to-read format, Keys for Writers is a valuable resource to students in all disciplines throughout their college careers. The Fifth Edition features enhanced discussion of plagiarism (and how to avoid it), expanded argument coverage, a full literature paper, two-page "Source Shots" that visually demonstrate to students where to find citation information in different kinds of publications, and even more discussion of evaluating online sources and writing in and for online environments. An emphasis on critical reading and critical thinking appears throughout discussions of the writing process, argument, and research. Superior coverage of style includes the popular "5 C's of Style"--Cut, Check for Action, Connect, Commit, and Choose the Best Words--which helps students submit their best work.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Language, Writing, Education

614 pages, Plastic Comb

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.