Little, Brown Compact Handbook, The (with MyCompLab NEW with E-Book Student Access Code Card)

by Aaron, Jane E.

• ISBN13: 9780205661657
• ISBN10: 0205661653
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Longman

Summary

The most trusted and authoritative name in handbooks,The Little, Brown Compact Handbookis an easy-to-use reference that will answer any question you may have in grammar, writing, or research. This edition offers the latest information on writing with computers, writing online, analyzing visuals, and researching effectively on the Internet. With clear explanations, a wealth of examples, and quick reference checklists and boxes,The Little, Brown Compact Handbookwill makes it easy to find what you need and use the information you find. Will answer any question a writer has about grammar, the writing process, or research. The writing process, critical thinking, argumentative writing, style, grammar, mechanics, usage, the research process, how to document sources. Anyone who wants a reliable writing reference book.

Table of Contents

Writing Process

The Writing Situation

Assessment

Subject

Audience

Purpose

Invention

Journal keeping

Observing

Freewriting

Brainstorming

Clustering

Asking questions

Thesis and Organization

Thesis statement

Organization

Drafting

Starting to draft

Maintaining momentum

Sample first draft

Revising and Editing

Revising the whole essay

Sample revision

Editing the revised draft

Formatting and proofreading

Sample final draft

Collaborating

Preparing a writing portfolio

Paragraphs

Unity

Coherence

Development

Introductions and conclusions

Document Design

Academic papers

Principles of design

Elements of design

Illustrations

Readers with disabilities

Writing In And Out Of College

Academic Writing

Becoming an academic writer

Audience

Purpose

Structure and format

Language

Study Skills

Time management

Listening and note taking in class

Reading

Exams

Critical Thinking and Reading

Reading texts

Viewing images

Argument

Elements of argument

Reasonableness

Organization

Visual arguments

Sample argument

Online Writing

Electronic mail

Online collaboration

Web compositions

Oral Presentations

Organization

Delivery

Public Writing

Business letters and resumes

Sample letter and resume

Memos, reports, and proposals

Sample memo, report, and proposal

Community work: flyers, newsletters, brochures

Sample flyer, newsletter, and brochure

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