FREE SHIPPING BOTH WAYS
ON EVERY ORDER!
LIST PRICE:
$15.30

Sorry, this item is currently unavailable.

Rules of Thumb : A Guide for Writers

ISBN: 9780070920743 | 0070920745
Edition: 4th
Format: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw Hill College Div
Pub. Date: 8/1/1998

Why Rent from Knetbooks?

Because Knetbooks knows college students. Our rental program is designed to save you time and money. Whether you need a textbook for a semester, quarter or even a summer session, we have an option for you. Simply select a rental period, enter your information and your book will be on its way!

Top 5 reasons to order all your textbooks from Knetbooks:

  • We have the lowest prices on thousands of popular textbooks
  • Free shipping both ways on ALL orders
  • Most orders ship within 48 hours
  • Need your book longer than expected? Extending your rental is simple
  • Our customer support team is always here to help
SummaryTable of Contents
Rules of Thumb: A Guide for Writers, Third Edition, is a brief, easy-to-use, and affordable handbook. Designed to accommodate real writing needs, Rules of Thumb offers advice on the writing process as a whole, as well as specific guidance on punctuation, mechanics, usage, and a wide variety of common writing assignments.
Acknowledgmentsv
How to Use Rules of Thumbvii
PART 1: CORRECTNESS
A Word About Correctness
2(1)
Confusing ... MORE
3(5)
One Word or Two? [a lot]
8(3)
Spelling (ie or ei? One p or two?]
11(3)
Capitalization
14(2)
Abbreviations and Numbers
16(2)
Apostrophes ['s]
18(1)
Consistent Pronouns [he or she, they, one]
19(3)
Correct Pronouns [I vs. me]
22(2)
Vague Pronouns [which, it, this, that, and who]
24(2)
Recognizing Complete Sentences
26(3)
Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
29(6)
Commas [,]
35(2)
Semicolons [;]
37(1)
Colons [:]
38(1)
Dashes and Parentheses [---()]
39(2)
Quotation Marks [`` '']
41(4)
Underlining or Quoting Titles
45(1)
Verb Tenses
46(5)
Shifting Verb Tenses [moved, had moved]
51(2)
Verb Agreement
53(1)
Word Endings: s and ed
54(2)
Tangled Sentences [Parallel Structure, Danglers]
56(5)
PART 2: PUTTING A PAPER TOGETHER
What to Do When You're Stuck
61(4)
Finding an Organization for Your Essay
65(3)
How to Work on a Second Draft
68(2)
How to Make a Paper Longer (and When to Make It Shorter)
70(2)
Introductions and Conclusions
72(3)
Paragraphs---Long and Short
75(3)
Transitions
78(2)
Proofreading Tips
80(5)
PART 3: MEETING SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENTS
Format of College Papers
85(3)
Writing in Class
88(3)
Writing About Literature
91(4)
How to Quote From Your Sources
95(2)
Using the College Library and the Internet
97(7)
Writing Research Papers
104(7)
Plagiarism (Cheating)
111(1)
Documentation
112(17)
PART 4: WRITING WITH ELEGANCE
Keeping a Journal
129(3)
Finding Your Voice
132(1)
Adding Details
133(2)
Recognizing Cliches
135(2)
Eliminating Biased Language
137(2)
Trimming Wordiness
139(3)
Varying Your Sentences
142(5)
Postscript147(1)
About the Authors148(1)
Index149

Related Products


  • Rules of Thumb text with Catalyst access card
    Rules of Thumb text with Catal...
  • Rules of Thumb with 2002 APA Update and Electronic Tutor
    Rules of Thumb with 2002 APA U...


Please wait while this item is added to your cart...