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published
November 23rd 2006
(first published 1999)
by Bedford/St. Martin's
binding
Plastic Comb, 512 pages
isbn
0312450257
(isbn13: 9780312450250)
description
The expert advice students need is just one click away with the new e-book for A Writer's Reference, Sixth Edition. Cross-references between the compa...more
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Hacker writes a strong writer's reference here. This was my preferred text while teaching.
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These reference books are all pretty much the same. I've seen dozens (publishers always send professors text books in hopes they'll adopt them for their classes) and they're all pretty much the same. Major points of difference are completness and ease of use. This is a good one for that. Besides, Hacker is a classic.
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Like I said, they're all pretty much the same. But, once again, if you don't know most of this stuff . . . do. Especailly if you're a writer. But even readers can increase their comprehension, vocabulary / diction, etc. Good standard stuff to have lying around the house. Get it.
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Read in September, 1996
I've had Ms. Hacker's book for over 10 years (an earlier edition) and I absolutely love it! Well organized and extremely helpful...it has saved my rear on countless occasions. It occupies a prominent spot in my book shelves.
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Read in January, 1999
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A professor from collegerecommends it for: Everyone who reads and writes in English.
This has been my grammar bible since college. (Well, the one I had in college, in the early to mid '90s, was a much older edition.) Hacker's product is a very user-friendly reference book.
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Read in January, 2005
A very excellent reference book for anyone who wants to know how to write using formal styles correctly. APA, Chicago, MLA, CMS, etc. This is my little writers bible for school.
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Not as good as Strunk & White's book, but a good reference, anyway. More up to date on some stuff that I rarely use, like business headers & such.
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Read in January, 2002
This is a second handbook that I was required to get a different year of college. I use this when I need a source different from Little, Brown.
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I've had this book since college, even took it with me when I studied abroad for two years, and I still find a constant use for it.
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recommends it for:
people who call me at the last minute to ask how they should format their papers
I use this book every time I write a paper. This is why I am an MLA champion!
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There's a reason this is required for students coming into University.
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recommends it for:
english majors
always a classic midnight read. a must have for many majors.
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