The St. Martin's Handbook

by Andrea A. Lunsford

Andrea A. Lunsford's years of experience in the classroom and in the field have given her a unique understanding of how, what, where, and why today's students write. For her research for The St. Martin's Handbook -- ongoing for over two decades -- she has studied thousands of papers by composition students nationwide. Andrea Lunsford's trademark attention to rhetorical choice, language and style, and critical thinking and argument have always made The St. Martin's Handbook an accessible and thorough writing resource. Now informed by new research into student writing patterns and featuring expanded and more visual coverage of research, documentation, and writing in any discipline, The St. Martin's Handbook offers students more help than ever before with meeting the expectations of college work.

Genres: Reference, Writing, Textbooks, Nonfiction, School, College, Language

992 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[Bernie4444]

A good general reference for one who wants to communicate

The one quality of English is its flexibility. Right behind flexibility is adaptability. You can say anything that you are thinking about in a myriad of ways. The local college said do not waste your time with grammar classes.

This is fine and works well until you listen to the evening news. "The police are looking for a suspect that ran" They are not particular as to which suspect, just any that ran.

One of my favorites is in the movie "The Thin Man" (1934), Nora says "It says that you were shot twice in the Tabloids.", Nick says "They never came near my tabloids."

Unix is built on the premise that less is more. Unless you have to do something precise, use fewer command options.

However once in a while, you will need to be precise and if you are addressing a precise audience, it is best to know the preferred syntax. This book can help guide you through the process of "Proper" English.

Keep it next to the dictionary and read it periodically on sleepless nights.

[Maddie]

idc i'm still going i need to get this number up

[Harry Liu]

The elements of an argument: claims, reasons, assumptions, evidence, and qualifiers.

Types of arguments include emotional, ethical and logical appeals.

[Ruthie Jones]

I had to get this book for my editing class in spring 2007. I have used it constantly ever since for other classes, paper writing, and general reference. Even though this 5th edition is still useful, I would love to get a more current edition. This one is from 2003.

[John]

This has been a great reference on our shelves for many years.

[Michael]

Funny how you buy grammar books with the intent of using them but then never really do. It, however, remains a valuable resource...I think.