A Pocket Style Manual with Exercises, with 2021 MLA Update

by Hacker, Diana; Sommers, Nancy

• ISBN13: 9781319503277
• ISBN10: 1319503276
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781319455576
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781319341961
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2022-10-01
• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
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About This Book

A Pocket Style Manual with Exercises, with 2021 MLA Update

ISBN: 9781319503277

A Pocket Style Manual with Exercises, with 2021 MLA Update, is a comprehensive guide designed to help students master the skills of writing and research. This book is a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering quick explanations, exercises to practice writing skills, and plenty of examples to illustrate key concepts.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in college-level writing and research courses. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in improving their writing and research skills, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of academic writing principles.

History and Editions

The 9th edition of A Pocket Style Manual with Exercises has been updated to reflect the 2021 MLA guidelines. This edition includes detailed explanations and examples that help students understand and apply MLA formatting rules. The book has been a trusted resource in the field of academic writing for many years, providing students with the tools they need to succeed in their writing and research endeavors.

Author and Other Works

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

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers essential topics in academic writing and research, including detailed explanations and examples.
• Exercises and Practice: It includes numerous exercises to help students practice their writing skills and reinforce their understanding of key concepts.
• Updated Guidelines: The 2021 MLA Update ensures that the book remains current with the latest guidelines for academic writing.
• Spiral-Bound Format: The spiral-bound edition allows students to keep their book open while writing, making it easier to use in class or during study sessions.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Spiral-Bound: ISBN-13: 9781319503277
• eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9781319455576 (Note: This eTextbook includes the 2021 MLA Update)
• Other Editions and Formats:
• The book is also available in other formats, but the primary ISBN for the 9th edition with the 2021 MLA Update is 9781319503277.

Publication Details

• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
• Publication Date: October 1, 2022
• Number of Pages: Not specified
• Language: English

Related ISBNs:

• 9781319455576 (eTextbook with 2021 MLA Update)
• 9781319503277 (Spiral-Bound with 2021 MLA Update)
• Other related ISBNs may include variations for different editions or formats, but these are the primary ones associated with this specific edition.

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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

Exercises