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The Allyn & Bacon Handbook (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

by Leonard J. Rosen (Author), Laurence Behrens (Author)
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The Allyn & Bacon Handbook is designed as a superior resource for classroom and reference use, and is distinguished by its coverage of critical thinking and academic reading, writing, and thinking. The handbook is uniquely suited to students learning how to write in college settings, both in and beyond their freshman composition courses. Its opening chapters on "Critical Thinking and Writing" provide a foundation for decision-making skills from the invention and planning stages, to whole essay development, to the design of sentences. Writing and argument-as-a-way-of-knowing are developed from early chapters through to the three unique chapters on writing and reading in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

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Key Benefit: This superior reference book includes all the basics of grammar, punctuation and mechanics, with information on the writing process and detailed coverage on conducting research. Features such as the "Spotlight on Common Errors" make it easy to find the answers to the most easily asked grammar questions. Key Topics: In addition to including the basics of grammar, the handbook emphasizes critical thinking and reading as well as academic writing in various disciplines. Also included are three chapters devoted to helping non-native speakers, 4 chapters on doing research and documenting sources using MLA, APA, CBE and Chicago Manual styles, and separate chapters on writing and in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and business. Market: For anyone who needs a basic grammar/research/writing reference manual. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 944 pages
  • Publisher: Longman; 5 edition (July 26, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0321106202
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321106209
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 1.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #306,694 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars May I give 6 stars?, April 24, 2002
By "purexazn" (Alhambra, CA United States) - See all my reviews
My teacher at my tutoring school has this book. He said the Allyn & Bacon is his second brain where he stores his important Grammer and Usage techniques. I was interested with what he said; so I bought one myself from Amazon. This was the only reason I bought this book.

However, after I had received this book, I found this to be quite useful for the SAT II writing test. It would be a great reference guide whenever I need help with word usages, paragraph formats, punctuations, critcal thinking techniques, etc.

This book is wonderful. If I can give more than 5 stars, I would.

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5.0 out of 5 stars You can never go wrong, March 19, 2000
By James S. Gonzalez (San Antonio, Texas) - See all my reviews
The Allyn&Bacon Handbook is the most invaluable reference book I have ever come across. Originally purchased for guidance on formal composition, the book has helped me with everything from letter writing to revision. It contains valuable information on just about every writing topic. This book is an excellent companion for anyone taking an English course.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Just used it for my Comp 1 class, December 12, 2008
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Had mainly purchased this for my Comp - 1 class. It was pretty helpful then, but haven't had much use for this since.
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