Plastic Comb: 736 pages
Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's; 7 edition (April 8, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0312601441
ISBN-13: 978-0312601447
Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 1.1 x 8.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
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This is a great reference book with detailed explanations and examples. It's tabbed to help you find things easily and each section is coded. Our professor would write the code next to the corresponding error in our papers so we could figure out what was wrong. Overall it is a great reference book.
The Writer's Reference essentially does what it says it will do. It is a good reference to use. It was required for my English class, and was also used by the university's writing center. I mostly used it for reference on grammar, writing styles, and how to cite certain things. Yes, the internet can help you to some extent, but this book helps with very specific case and is a must buy for anyone getting started into writing and can prove useful to even seasoned authors.
I purchased this book for one of my English classes this year and it's been very useful for all of my classes when I have to write papers. I'm an English major, so I plan on keeping this book as a helpful resource. My roommate has even asked to borrow it on many occasions. It's a great tool if you're writing in MLA, APA, Chicago style, and has many useful reference and writing tools. Though a little expensive, it is well worth the cost as it is used over and over again.
I hate English and writing. The information was so correct and helped me get on the road that ck to writing and organizing with the MLA section on target when I used the Book I recieved a B on my papers. This was my first semester in years.Buy this book if you want to keep the rules of Cite. Good Luck and keep this open when you write.
A must for any student at a higher learning institution who is writing college term papers. It spells out proper essay format and even gives you examples.
This reference guide serves as a lifesaver when it comes to any form of writing. It includes an up to date and very informative description and explanation of MLA.
Had an earlier edition the first time I was in college. Picked this one up used when I went back. Can't beat "the Hacker Manual" for guidance in your academic writing -- regardless of which style your professor requires.
This is a must have for college writing - I use it as a reference book for my papers. My friend recommended the book and it is more helpful than any of the other resources I have purchased for writing.
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