Free Downloads The Hodges Harbrace Handbook, 18th Edition
Continuously evolving to address the needs of today's students, THE HODGES HARBRACE HANDBOOK, 18E, guides student writers in developing their understanding of the rhetorical situation. This understanding enables even those students with minimal experience or confidence in their writing to learn to write more effectively--to choose the most pertinent information, arrange it well, and use the most appropriate language when writing for an audience. This grammar-first handbook provides comprehensive coverage of grammar, style, punctuation, mechanics, writing, and research--all presented in the context of rhetorical concerns, including the writer, reader, message, context, and purpose. Like all of its predecessors, the 18th edition provides both teachers and students the ease of reference and attention to detail that have made the HARBRACE handbooks THE standard of reliability since 1941.
Hardcover: 813 pages
Publisher: Cengage Learning; 18th edition (January 1, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1111346704
ISBN-13: 978-1111346706
Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 5.5 x 7.5 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
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This book is a great reference for any writing rules. It has a straightforward, concise definition of each type of punctuation, each part of a sentence, and more. It includes examples for usage of each item within the book. If you are looking for a straightforward guide to how to write in English, this is the book for you. Anyone who can read English will find what they need to know to be able to also write properly in the pages of this book. However, this is not a book to be read from cover-to-cover. This is very strictly a reference book - kind of like a dictionary, except that this book is for every part of writing instead of individual words.I am rating this book 5 stars for the following reasons:- It is an imperative tool for writers.- It contains exactly what you need to know without anything extra.- The contents are easy to navigate for quick access to what you need at the moment.- Descriptions and definitions of terms are exact and concise - leaving little room for misunderstanding or error.- This is a book that I could recommend to anyone looking to write anything from a short essay to a technical paper or novel.
Strunk and White is much better known, but the Harbrace College Handbook (as it used to be called) is much more useful. I've had my old edition for 35 years now, and I still consult it to doublecheck a point or explain something to someone else. It's an essential reference for anyone who wants to write correctly instead of like an uneducated dunderhead.
Bought this book for a freshman Honors English class--probably the most useful English reference book ever! Great for MLA/APA citations. I will definitely use this for all of my future papers!
Great book, really makes understanding grammar very easy. I learned so much just after the first few chapters. So happy I purchased it instead of renting
This is the classic reference book for writing. It has well organized sections on grammar, mechanics, punctuation, spelling and diction, effective sentences, and different types of writing situations. It is a handy reference to have at my side.
This is an essential item for anyone who has to communicate effectively via verbal or written methods. I am referring to those who have to write proposals and/or business plans or letters, make presentations, write research papers, and understand grammar, sentence structure, and proper attribution.
I have looked for some time for a reference guide for writing. This book not only meets my needs for class assignments, it also has helpful information for other writing. It's format is easy to use and the information is concise and to the point. It is not filled with useless information like some reference books. I would definitely buy it again.
Well organized and detailed writing resource for all. A MUST have for high school and college as well as a future writing resources beyond. The additional resources provided are a gem!
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