Publisher's Synopsis
Designed for students from a variety of academic disciplines, this handbook presents an approach to acquiring basic writing skills. Following a broad overview, the book examines the specific components of the writing process, including paragraphs, sentences and punctuation. The final section of the book guides students through the process of preparing a research-based essay with chapters on taking notes and drafting a paper. A full chapter is devoted to commonly confused words. Examples and practical advice are also included.
