Here's How to Write Well (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Elizabeth McMahan (Author), Robert W. Funk (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 5, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0205337333 | ISBN-13: 978-0205337330 | Edition: 2

Here's How to Write Well is a rhetoric and handbook distinguished by its clarity, brevity, and readability. Its friendly, conversational tone and uncomplicated organization make the book easily accessible to readers. Although brief, this reasonably priced text offers thorough and practical instruction in the writing process, critical thinking and logic, reading, and the research paper, plus a compact handbook. The second edition includes new coverage of computers in the writing process-paper topics accessing the Internet, the role of computers in planning a paper, and updated information on accessing and documenting electronic sources. For those interested in improving their critical thinking, reading and writing skills.

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Here's How to Write Well is a rhetoric and handbook distinguished by its clarity, brevity, and readability. Its friendly, conversational tone and uncomplicated organization make the book easily accessible to readers. Although brief, this reasonably priced text offers thorough and practical instruction in the writing process, critical thinking and logic, reading, and the research paper, plus a compact handbook. The second edition includes new coverage of computers in the writing process-paper topics accessing the Internet, the role of computers in planning a paper, and updated information on accessing and documenting electronic sources. For those interested in improving their critical thinking, reading and writing skills.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Longman; 2 edition (July 5, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205337333
• ISBN-13: 978-0205337330
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,135,173 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guide, May 9, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Here's How to Write Well (Paperback)

This book offers an excellent guide for students starting out on their university writing careers. It covers everything from getting started, to voice, to structuring essays of different genres. If you want to know how to write an evocative descriptive essay, or a clear process essay, or how to go about preparing your research paper, this book will help you with its clear, friendly advice. It also covers such issues as writing effective sentences, how to document your work, and choosing the right words for your essay. Its many TIP! sections scattered throughout the book provide small bites of practical advice that you can take in at a glance.

Overall, "Here's How To Write Well" is short enough to be accessible--and to make an excellent writing guide for its price.

4.0 out of 5 stars good book, May 12, 2005

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candace cheatham (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Here's How to Write Well (Paperback)

Good book, it does its job. If you are looking for an intense writing book go with Diana Hacker. This book gives brief outlines of citations and grammar.