Contains coverage of word use and style topics that are often absent from other pocket-size handbooks. The latest documentation guidelines are provided , including those electronic sources. A sample paper is included in the research section. Special problems of English as a second language is covered in Chapter 1. Includes glossaries of usage and grammatical terms.
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Many of the humorous examples are quoted from famous writers, giving students exposure to elegant and polished prose models. New computer tips appear throughout the text giving help in such areas as using computers to help organize longer papers, and how to design documents for the web. Updated and expanded treatment of documentation , including more detailed coverage of citing electronic sources. Expanded treatment of diction and usage. Now includes a full paper using APA documentation style in addition to a full MLA style paper.