Simon & Schuster Handbook for Writers

by Lynn Quitman Troyka, Doug Hesse

For courses in first-year composition. " "" The most balanced coverage of the writing process, grammar, research, and other issues important to today s readers. The Eleventh Edition of the "Simon & Schuster Handbook for Writers", from trusted authors Lynn Troyka and Doug Hesse, continues its emphasis on critical thinking and reading as fundamental skills, integral to quality writing and sound research practices. This handbook provides all the information that readers need how to write papers, use and document sources, write online, write with visuals, master grammar, and use correct punctuation. Designed for easy use and speedy entry into all topics, this book welcomes readers into a conversation about becoming better writers, and makes them feel supported every step of the way. Also available with MyWritingLab
This title is also available with MyWritingLab, an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. In addition to the full eText, activities directly from the text are available within MyWritingLab. These include written assignments, readings from the text, review exercises, and more. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab & Mastering does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab & Mastering, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab & Mastering, search for: 0134140176 / 9780134140179 Simon & Schuster Handbook for Writers Plus MyWritingLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 11/e Package consists of:
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0134172825 / 9780134172828 Simon & Schuster Handbook for Writers

Genres: Reference, Writing, Nonfiction, Textbooks, School, Language, Philosophy

832 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Mikayla Jacobs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Im very excited to use what i learned from this book.

[Bee Kapitan]

This book I picked up today from my local second hand store.

I like the back of this hardcover, that must be intended for secondary education. It reads...

Using this book will not only help you succeed as a writer, but will also help you fulfill your potential in all academic, workplace, and public settings.

Sign me up. I needed help with this weeks UBC's writing homework assignment.

Thick and full of visuals, I think this book can deliver on it's promises.

[Juliana Es]

Mine is actually the Eighth Edition.

[Constantine]

First Canadian Edition--by Troyka, Buckley, Gates

[Dennis Casinillo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m a Filipino, who is now studying as a teacher major in English. I consider myself to be one of the luckiest people to have this book. I remember a friend, Marry Rinnert from Arkansas, a corps volunteer gave it to me back when I was in elementary on my birthday.
She asked me what kind of gift would I be pleased to have and I said a book in English, because I want to be a great writer someday. Fortunately she gave two of it this one and the other one (The Little Brown Handbook-6th edition, “includes 1995 MLA Guidelines)
Well, the book is so great. It has a clear and elaborate explanation with exercises after the topic. It’s like a dictionary of a writer and student trying to be a great writer like me.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nearly indispensable when citing sources, creating an annotated bibliography, formatting a paper, or a myriad of other tasks associated with writing papers or other forms of media. I, for one, am lost without it.

[Valerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

very helpful.

[Sandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Every writer should have a copy of this book handy --as it includes topics on basic grammar (the stuff we all forget) and it shares formats on how to organize the information into papers.

[sologdin · Rating 1 out of 5]

similar to The Bedford Handbook, very philistine, worthy of class time only to beat it up.