The Little, Brown Essential Handbook for Writers (3rd Edition)
by By Aaron, Jane E.
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines , Grammar & Punctuation

This handy book answers common questions about the writing process, usage, grammar, and research writing. Writers at all levels will appreciate the minimal terminology and clear explanations and examples. Writers in all disciplines - both in and out of school - will appreciate the extensive sections on research, document design, and source citation.The third edition's new features include a checklist for every part of the book, an overview of the writing process, expanded chapters on research writing (especially finding and using online sources), emphasis on citing electronic sources in all styles (with a new chapter on Columbia style for the humanities and the sciences), and "Web Sites for Writing and Research" (dozens of sites that can help with research, composition, revision, and document design).