Pocket Keys for Writers
eBook - PDF

Pocket Keys for Writers

  1. 322 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Pocket Keys for Writers

About this book

Big writing help comes in a small package with Miller-Cochran/Raimes' POCKET KEYS FOR WRITERS, 7th Edition. Based on years of experience in the college writing classroom, this book offers everything you need to improve your writing. From navigating the research process to understanding the mechanics of writing and using punctuation to finding and documenting print and electronic source materials, the text assembles concise and practical information in one clear, easy-to-use handbook that you'll find yourself turning to again and again.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Key to the Book
  3. Table of Contents
  4. List of Annotated Sample Student Papers
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. How to Find Information in Pocket Keys for Writers
  7. Research Schedule
  8. Key to Citations
  9. Part 1: Writing in College
  10. Part 2: Research: Finding and Evaluating Sources
  11. Part 3: Using and Citing Sources: Writing without Plagiarizing
  12. Part 4: Documenting Sources
  13. Part 5: Five Cs for Clear Style
  14. Part 6: Common Sentence Problems
  15. Part 7: Punctuation and Mechanics
  16. Part 8: Writing across Languages and Cultures
  17. Part 9: Words to Watch For
  18. Index
  19. Editing Marks
  20. Research Paper Dos and Don'ts

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