Ready Reference Handbook Canadian Ed

Designed for courses in first year composition and writing- intensive courses in other disciplines. The tabbed section dividers, spiral-binding, and accessible 2-colour format of this compact handbook will help students readily find the information they need on grammar, usage, and every phase of the writing or research process. The unique action-oriented "How to ..." boxes provide writers with constructive guidelines for advancing their compositions at every step, from invention through revision and editing. Abundant practical suggestions assist students with assignments in composition classes and with more specialized assignments in other writing-intensive classes. Praised by reviewers for its user-friendly tone, The Ready Reference Handbook, Canadian Edition, gives students positive encouragement in solving editing problems and writing effective essays. In addition, the text is more comprehensive than any other compact handbook available - with more detail on the writing process, research, argumentation and persuasion, and writing about literature.