The College Writer's Reference (No Tabs)

by Fulwiler, Toby; Hayakawa, Alan R.

• ISBN13: 9780131586338
• ISBN10: 0131586335
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

This brief handbook offers the most focus on the writing process. The entire book is also available on the Internet, where it is fully searchable and customizable.This writing handbook focuses on the writing process, the research process, document design, clarity, punctuation, grammar, and documentation.This is a perfect reference for anyone wanting to produce effective written communications.

Table of Contents

Credits

Box Lists

Preface

Reading and Writing in College

Why Writing Matters

The Writing Process

Keeping a Journal

Strategies for Starting

Reading and Writing with Images

Composing College Papers

Reflecting on Experience

Explaining Concepts

Arguing For and Against

Writing About Literature

The Revising Process

The Research Process

Beginning the Research Process

Conducting Library Research

Conducting Internet Research

Conducting Field Research

Evaluating Research Sources

Using Research Sources

Avoiding Plagiarism

Writing in the Disciplines (MLA, APA, CMS)

Understanding the Differences Among the Disciplines

MLA: Writing in Languages and Literature

APA: Writing in the Social Sciences

CMS: Writing in the Arts and Humanities

Writing in the Physical and Biological Sciences

Writing in Business

Publishing and Presenting

Designing Printed Documents

Writing for the Internet

Writing for the World

Portfolios and Class Books

Making Oral Presentations

Editing: Clarity

The Editing Process

Paragraph Structure

Strong Openings

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