A compact, easy-to-use guide, The Writer's Brief Handbookoffers clear definitions, helpful explanations, and up-to-the-minute reference tools to answer any question you may have about grammar, the writing process or research. Using clear, non-technical language, The Writer's Brief Handbookhas gained a reputation for being student-friendly, and the easy-to-use. It provides four different ways for students to diagnose a problem and find an answer, making the text ideal as a stand-alone reference.