A Pocket Style Manual

by Hacker, Diana; Sommers, Nancy

• ISBN13: 9781319169541
• ISBN10: 1319169546
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781319327569
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780312406844, 9780312542542, 9780312593247, 9781319057404, 9781319083526, 9781457642326
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2020-09-15
• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
• More Book Details

About This Book

A Pocket Style Manual, 9th Edition

ISBN: 9781319169541

A Pocket Style Manual is a comprehensive guide designed to help students navigate the complexities of college writing and research. This book has been a trusted resource for over 25 years, making it a staple in many academic disciplines.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, A Pocket Style Manual is used by students and instructors in college-level English and writing courses. It is also a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their writing skills, including professionals seeking to enhance their communication abilities.

History and Editions

The 9th edition of A Pocket Style Manual has been updated to include more practical advice on grammar, style, and punctuation. It provides step-by-step guides and a how-to approach to research writing, helping students form research questions, integrate sources, and more. The book covers various citation models for four different styles, ensuring that students can cite sources accurately and efficiently.

Author and Other Works

Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers are the authors of A Pocket Style Manual. Diana Hacker is renowned for her clear and concise writing style, which makes complex concepts accessible to students. Nancy Sommers brings her expertise in teaching writing to the text, ensuring that it remains relevant and effective for students.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book provides straightforward instruction on grammar, style, and punctuation.
• Practical Advice: It offers practical advice for any level of college writing.
• Step-by-Step Guides: Includes step-by-step guides and a how-to approach to research writing.
• Citation Models: Covers numerous citation models for four different styles.
• Mobile-Friendly eBook: Available as a mobile-friendly e-book with highlighting and notetaking tools.
• Online Learning Tool: Integrated with Macmillan's new online learning tool, Achieve, to enhance student engagement and course outcomes.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Spiral-Bound: ISBN-13: 9781319169541
• eTextbook: Includes eBook Trial Access (14-day) [1]
• Package Deals: Available in paperback and spiral-bound formats (ISBN: 9781319448059) [1]
• Achieve Package: Includes Achieve and spiral-bound formats (ISBN: 9781319405328) [1]

Publication Details

• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
• Publication Date: Not specified
• Number of Pages: Not specified
• Language: English
• Item Weight: Not specified
• Dimensions: Not specified

Other Editions and Formats

• 10th Edition: Not available for this specific ISBN, but other editions may be available through different retailers.
• eBook Pricing: $19.99 USD (eBook) [3]
• Rental Options: Available for rent at various durations from different retailers (e.g., $16.24 USD) [4]

Related ISBNs:

• 9781319327569: eBook version [3]
• 9781319448059: Paperback and spiral-bound package [1]
• 9781319405328: Achieve and spiral-bound package [1]

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for A Pocket Style Manual, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Table of Contents

Clarity
1 Tighten wordy sentences.
2 Prefer active verbs.
3 Balance parallel ideas.
4 Add needed words.
5 Eliminate distracting shifts.
6 Untangle mixed constructions.
7 Repair misplaced and dangling modifiers.
8 Provide sentence variety.
9 Find an appropriate voice.
Grammar
10 Make subjects and verbs agree.
11 Be alert to other problems with verbs.
12 Use pronouns with care.
13 Use adjectives and adverbs appropriately.
14 Repair sentence fragments.
15 Revise run-on sentences.
16 Consider grammar topics for multilingual writers.
Punctuation
17 The comma
18 The semicolon and the colon
19 The apostrophe
20 Quotation marks
21 Other punctuation marks
Mechanics
22 Capitalization
23 Abbreviations, numbers, and italics
24 Hyphenation
Research
25 Posing a research question
26 Finding appropriate sources
27 Managing information; avoiding plagiarism
28 Evaluating sources
MLA Papers
29 Supporting a thesis
30 Avoiding plagiarism
31 Integrating sources
32 Integrating literary quotations
33 MLA documentation style
34 MLA format; sample research paper
APA Papers
35 Supporting a thesis
36 Avoiding plagiarism
37 Integrating sources
38 APA documentation style
39 APA format; sample research paper
Chicago Papers
40 Supporting a thesis
41 Avoiding plagiarism
42 Integrating sources
43 Chicago documentation style
44 Chicago format; sample pages
CSE Papers
45 CSE documentation style
46 CSE format