Quick Access, Reference for Writers [with Quick Access Workbook for Writers, MyCompLab, & eText Access Code]

by Lynn Quitman Troyka, Douglas Hesse

Quick Find Road Map If you sometimes feel a bit unsure as you write, try using the QUICK FIND ROADMAP to get you back on track to effective writing. The roadmap reflects some of the most common writing errors that frustrate writers. To find the information you need, choose the item that best describes the issue you are facing and then turn to the pages referenced. WORDS AND SENTENCES Write complete sentences instead of fragments. Join independent clauses correctly by avoiding comma splices and run-ons. Match grammatical forms within sentences to avoid shifts and keep sentences clear. Make sentences with introductory phrases and with modifiers clear. Know when to use its or it's . GRAMMAR Match subjects and verbs in number and person. Match pronouns to the word or words they refer to. Use correct verb endings. Choose verbs that correctly express time in tense and form. Describe relationships with the correct prepositions for time and place. PUNCTUATION Use commas after introductory elements. Use commas in compound sentences. Use commas to set off nonrestrictive elements. Do not use commas to set off restrictive elements. Use commas with a series of three or more elements that share the same grammatical form. Use apostrophes correctly. STYLE AND WORD CHOICE Choose the best words for your meaning. Make your writing to the point and concise.

Genres: Writing, Reference, Nonfiction, Language, Textbooks

Paperback

First published December 12, 1931

Reviews

[Dot · Rating 5 out of 5]

As the title states, this is a quick access reference book. It is easy to navigate and clearly written.

[Jeffrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Other than the Everyday Writer by St. Martin's press, none of these handbooks stand out from the others. They're kind of like soda or beer, even. Can't taste much of a difference without a lot of concentration. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm, was that McGraw-Hill or Pearson? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm . . . But when in doubt, go with St. Martin's. I think they are a little more adventerous. More fun. And heaven knows we need as much of that as we can get. "OK, kids, let's get back in the pool."

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a book I had to use to teach a beginning writing class. It was fine, but not one of Troyka's best.

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

April 2009 - Quick Access is a helpful tool for all writers. I have a copy.