This brief handbook offers the most focus on the writing process. The entire book is also available on the Internet, where it is fully searchable and customizable. This writing handbook focuses on the writing process, the research process, document design, clarity, punctuation, grammar, and documentation. This is a perfect reference for anyone wanting to produce effective written communications.
I'm giving this a 9 simply because I only skimmed through it a bit before I gave it to my cousin as a gift. Many years ago when I had English Comp, we were given Diana Hacker's "A Writer's Reference." This was a great book, but now I've misplaced it and it's out of print. This book, "The College Writer's Reference," is an excellent substitute, covering fine points on grammar, punctuation, research, style, etc. I simply refuse to get a writer's reference book that doesn't have easy- and quick-to-use tabs separating each section, and this book's got it all. If you write, whether it be formal or informal, get this book.
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