Sf Express

by Ruszkiewicz, John E.; Hairston, Maxine E.; Friend, Christy E.

• ISBN13: 9780131969865
• ISBN10: 0131969862
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

A pocket handbook unique in its treatment of writing issues frequently not covered in a book of its size, including a sound introduction to critical thinking and the writing process, document design, and writing for the web,SF Express, 2 nd Edition,presents writing as a dynamic activity grounded in practical choices. It is an excellent guide to grammar, mechanics, usage, and documentation.Covers electronic research; models for the MLA, APA, CMS, CBE, and COS; critical reading and writing; planning, drafting, and revising; web writing; research; documentation; sentence revision; and punctuation.An excellent reference and handbook for anyone who wishes to write and research more effectively.

Table of Contents

Preface

Writing and Thinking

Critical Reading

The Writing Situation

Planning

Drafting and Revising

Making Arguments

Design

Writing for the Web

Research

Finding Information

Evaluating Sources

Using Sources

Documentation

MLA Style

APA Style

Chicago Style

CSE Style

Sentence Revision

Clarity

Economy

Variety

Consistency and Sentence Logic

Sentence Grammar

Repair Sentence Fragments

Repair Run-on Sentences

Make Subjects and Verbs Agree

Check Verbs

Check Pronouns

Check Adjectives and Adverbs

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