Intended for use in which the practice of composition is combined with the study of literature, it gives in brief space the principal requirements of plain English style and concentrates attention on the rules of usage and principles of composition most commonly violated. A short tutorial on the process of writing. Links to hand-outs to help students move through all the steps of writing an essay or paper from coming up with a topic final proofreading. Includes help with writer's block and anxiety. This excellent guide to grammar problems is a must, especially for writers who aren't sure about when to use imply or infer , or other sound alikes with very different meanings.
Table of contents leads to short definitions with examples.
Malcolm Hayward, Director, graduate program in Literature and Criticism, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Literary theory and criticism employ a vocabulary that can be very specialized and dense. This resource offers clear explanations of terms from such varied theories as post-colonialism, deconstructionism, reader response theory, etc. A very handy tool. A good starting point for reviewing or improving your writing skills. Readers may click on the back issues link to see a list of terms and problems that have been discussed in previous columns.