Developmental Exercises for Hacker Handbooks

by Hacker, Diana; Van Goor, Wanda

• ISBN13: 9781319146313
• ISBN10: 1319146317
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781319146320
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780312648985, 9781457686337
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2017-11-17
• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
• More Book Details

About This Book

Developmental Exercises for Hacker Handbooks

ISBN: 9781319146313

Developmental Exercises for Hacker Handbooks is a comprehensive resource designed to help college students develop their writing skills. This book offers more than 175 class-tested exercise sets in a variety of formats, all aimed at enhancing the writing abilities of students. The exercises are thematically linked, often focusing on the achievements of famous individuals or groups, making the content engaging and relevant to students' interests.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in college-level writing courses. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their writing skills, including professionals seeking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of effective writing techniques.

History and Editions

First published in 2018, Developmental Exercises for Hacker Handbooks has been a trusted tool in the educational community for several years. The book has been class-tested with nearly four thousand students over thirty-five years by its author, Diana Hacker. This extensive testing has ensured that the exercises are practical, relevant, and effective in developing writing skills.

Author and Other Works

Diana Hacker is a renowned author in the field of writing handbooks. She personally class-tested her handbooks with nearly four thousand students at Prince George's Community College in Maryland. Her handbooks, including *A Writer's Reference*, *A Pocket Style Manual*, *The Bedford Handbook*, and *Rules for Writers*, are the most widely adopted in America. Wanda Van Goor co-authored this specific book, contributing to its comprehensive nature.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Exercises: The book offers more than 175 class-tested exercise sets, covering a wide range of writing topics.
• Thematic Focus: Exercises are thematically linked, making them more engaging and relevant to students' interests.
• Practice and Review: Each section includes practice and review exercises that identify problem areas and direct students to relevant sections in their handbook for explanations and revision strategies.
• Answer Key: An answer key is provided at the back of the workbook, offering answers and feedback for practice exercises.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Print ISBN: 9781319146313
• Digital ISBN: 9781319146320
• eBook Format: Available for digital purchase at $9.99 USD[1][2]

Publication Details

• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
• Publication Date: 2018
• Authors: Diana Hacker and Wanda Van Goor
• Number of Pages: Varies by edition (not specified in sources)
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• Digital Edition: Available through VitalSource with built-in study tools, read-aloud functionality, offline access, and global search capabilities[2].
• Print Edition: Available for purchase at various retailers, including Knetbooks and Hshangout[3][4].

Related ISBNs:

• 9781319146320 (Digital ISBN)
• 1319146325 (Digital ISBN)
• 9781319146313 (Print ISBN)
• 1319146317 (Print ISBN)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Developmental Exercises for Hacker Handbooks, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.